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Dealing with Bad Breath

On May 1, 2013 By

If you’re struggling with bad breath, then knowing more about the condition may help you heave a sigh of relief. Here are some of the basic things you need to know about halitosis including its causes, treatments and prevention:

Cause of Bad Breath

Majority of cases of halitosis is due to bacterial overgrowth inside your [...]

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How the Tooth Fairy Came to Be

On April 28, 2013 By

One way for you to get your kids interested in oral health is to talk about the most familiar figure in the world of teeth – the tooth fairy. Although the tooth fairy has become a permanent fixture in children’s story books and every parent’s repertoire of bedtime stories, this prominent figure only started to [...]

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When Do You Wear Mouth Guards

On April 24, 2013 By

Of the different types of dental appliances, from traditional braces to dentures, mouth guards have always been a source of mystery. What exactly are they used for and how can they help improve your dental health?

Also known as mouth protectors, mouth guards are flexible oral appliances which are fitted over teeth and worn for [...]

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In this modern day and age, things have become a lot harder for parents. In the past, parents never really had to worry about problems like how early their children had to visit their dentist, or if their toddlers should start flossing or not. However, parents of the 21st century are burdened with their [...]

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A Healthy Diet for A Healthy Mouth

On February 19, 2013 By

You’ve heard the saying, “you are what you eat” but most do not realize that the kind of diet you consume shows by the way your mouth looks like. If you want a healthier mouth, load up on these things:

Green Tea

Green tea is one of the healthiest foods for the teeth. Green tea [...]

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In one of those post-procedure talks you’ve had with your dentist, you may have heard him or her mention the word “tartar” every now and then. This tartar is not the one used for baking; rather, it’s the mineral-like substance which forms along your gum line and bottom surfaces of your exposed teeth, and is so [...]

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What is Pericoronitis?

On February 1, 2013 By

The problem with your wisdom teeth isn’t just confined to misaligned molars or impacted teeth. Sometimes, even with your wisdom teeth comes in properly a problem called pericoronitis can still ensue. Pericoronitis is a disorder involving the inflammation of gum tissue surrounding the wisdom tooth. While pericoronitis is usually due to the irritation that [...]

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Why Do I Have to Brush My Teeth?

On January 30, 2013 By

Dental hygiene is something which we have been taught as early as we can remember. When we reminisce about our childhood memories, we would always remember mother nagging us to brush our teeth before going to bed, and the dentist telling us to floss our teeth with every visit to his clinic. But while [...]

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