Most of us would have seen the toothpaste makers advertise fluoridated toothpastes. Fluoride toothpastes are extremely effective against tooth decays. You may be surprised to know the fluorides exist is naturally occurring water and soil at varying levels. It was in the 1940’s that scientists and doctors realized the impact fluorides can have on dental problems. Subsequent studies have found…
Dental Hygiene is critical for an overall good health. Here is our list of 10 awesome tips you can follow very easily in your day to day life. Brushing daily twice a day – While it may be obvious that brushing twice daily is the most basic thing required for dental hygiene however you would be surprised that many people…
Pregnancy is a wonderful as well as a difficult time for most women. Women need to take extra care of themselves during this time to ensure theirs as well as their baby’s well being. While most women do take care of proper nutrition, exercise and rest, many tend to ignore their dental health. So here we are with a few…
Everything that we eat has an impact on the health of our teeth. For maintaining healthy teeth we must make ourselves aware of what food is good for our teeth and what is not. Here is a list of few things to stay away from – Ice – Never chew on ice, it is hard and can chip and damage…
No one likes losing teeth. Not only does it not look nice but also makes eating food extremely difficult. In today’s world it is easy to replace the lost teeth with the help of bridges and dentures. You might remember the dentures either of your grandparents had. These removable dentures came with their own set of problems. They sometimes moved…
According to ADA (American Dental Association) over 47.2% of adults over the age of 30 suffer from chronic periodontitis (advanced gum disease). The reason many people do not realize that they have a gum disease is because it is painless. Although there are tell tale signs like – Red or swollen gums Bleeding gums Persistent bad breath but many a…
Did you know that as per CDC more than 1 in 4 adults in United States have untreated tooth decay and 46% of all adults over 30 show signs of gum disease? You may be surprised but all of this is preventable with good oral hygiene. So, what is oral hygiene? To put it simply oral hygiene is keeping your…