Bleeding gums can be a sign of several different diseases and deficiencies. If your gums bleed easily, it might be because of something simple, like using the wrong brushing technique or it could be a sign of a health condition you need to check out. Common Causes You may have bleeding gums if you - [...]
Proper brushing is the key to meticulous oral hygiene. Manual and electric toothbrushes both have their own sets of benefits.Which brings us to the next question, what to choose,manual or electric toothbrushes? To find what suits your oral health needs better, we put together a comparison for you. Many people find using power toothbrushes [...]
Are you afraid of cold drinks or your favorite hot soup? If yes, then you’re not alone. Pain or sensitivity which is caused by hot or cold foods could be one of the signs of decay. Consumption of acidic foods and carcinogenic food can lead to such conditions. The pain or sensitivity in the [...]
Have you ever experienced pain in your neck and ear for no reason? Have you visited your dentist in last 6 months? If the answer is no then you should schedule your appointment with the dentist right away. Have your teeth checked for cavities or any abscess that sometimes radiates pain to ear and [...]
What is a canker sore? It is a small open wound or an ulcer in the mouth which makes talking and eating difficult to perform. The area is white in color and usually appear on the tongue and inner part of the lips. These sores are also identified as aphthous ulcers and can appear [...]
Are you suffering from bad breath? Do you clean your tongue daily? Taking care of our oral hygiene is one of the important things we consider in health. Bad breath is also known as Halitosis. It is a condition which causes a bad smell or odor in our mouth leading to unease, worry and [...]
Virtually all dental procedures require making impressions of the teeth and the surrounding oral structures. Until a few years ago, dentists used physical moldable materials for recording dental impressions. This process was uncomfortable and inconvenient for the patients. Patients also did not like the smell or taste of the impression materials Those days are [...]
As age progresses, there is not only a considerable decline in physical fitness, but dental health is also affected. However, just like our physical health and well being, if we want to enjoy perfect dental health during the old age, we must look after our teeth and gums in the early years. Let’s look [...]
Eating a healthy and nutritionally balanced diet is not only essential for keeping you physically fit, but it is equally important to make sure that you retain a sparkly white smile throughout life. It is said that you are what you eat! What you eat routinely can have a direct effect on your dental [...]
Do you have swollen and sensitive gums which bleed when you brush your teeth? If yes, then chances are that you have underlying gum disease. But you are not alone this! According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in every two American adults suffers from some form of gum problems. The good [...]
