Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) & How to Overcome It
Maintaining oral health is not just about brushing and flossing your teeth regularly. Sometimes, unconscious habits such as bruxism can also destroy the structure of teeth. Bruxism is a habit that involves grinding of the teeth. This often occurs during times of excessive anxiety, stress, anger, and other negative emotions. However, if a person does […]
Fruit Juices and Smoothies: Are They Bad for Our Teeth?
Contrary to popular belief, it is not just sugar that damages our teeth, but acid, too. Acid is usually found in frizzy drinks such as sodas, and wines. However, another source of acid would be… fruit juices. Yes, you read it correctly. Though fruit juices are healthy for the body, they might not be too […]
Summer Fun: Keep Your Teeth Safe
Summertime is the perfect time to be with your family and friends, and have fun under the sun! Since you will probably be thinking about all the good things you will be doing, you might neglect your teeth – but you shouldn’t. Here are some tips on how you can keep your teeth safe and […]
How to Beat Dental Problems and Stay Smiling
Some people tend to take oral health for granted. They only pay attention to their mouth when they experience throbbing and incessant pain. Some fail to make their oral health their priority and use their busy schedules as their excuse. However, your oral health is as important as your overall health. Here are some ways […]
Why It’s Time to Prioritize Your Oral Health
Oral health is not limited to your appearance and sense of well-being – it is also essential to your overall health. Achieving that ‘winner smile’ is something that requires hard work and extra care for your teeth. Even when you’re going through tough times, you still have to include regular dental care in your priorities. […]
How to Convince Your Children to Brush Their Teeth
If adults, who are aware of the importance of brushing their teeth still forget to do so, what more can you expect from children? Parents are supposed to brush their kids’ teeth until they turn 7. It might not be the most pleasurable experience – children might detest the act and it gets messy – […]
Stop Taking Your Teeth for Granted
Strong and healthy teeth are more than just aides in the digestive process of chewing and breaking down food. They are also more than just making you more attractive – a healthy and beautiful smile allows a person to speak and eat with confidence. This is why teeth should not be taken for granted. Many […]
Why Root Canal Therapy Is More Important Than You Think
Root canal is probably one of the most dreaded procedures of dental patients. However, it really is not that bad… root canal definitely relieves you from a nagging toothache and infection or abscess. Teeth are meant to last for a lifetime, however, inevitable injuries or deep cavity damages the teeth. Thus, the insides of the […]
How Proper Oral Hygiene Improves Your Overall Health
Not a lot of people know that a healthy mouth equates to a healthy body. Did you know that just by a swab of saliva, a doctor can tell a lot of things about what’s going on inside your body? Our mouths are helpful in detecting early signs and symptoms of certain systemic diseases (diseases […]
4 Qualities You Really Need in a Toothbrush
In order to have good oral hygiene practices, it is also important that we use the right type of toothbrush. Partner that with proper brushing techniques and good fluoride-containing toothpaste – you are sure to remove plaque from teeth effectively. Toothbrushes don’t just clean the teeth, they also help in keeping the tongue and gums […]
