So you brush and floss regularly. But there is more to taking care of those pearly whites. Dentists suggest the following if you want to have your healthy 32 for a lifetime. Step 1: Understand your own oral-health needs. Your oral health depends on many factors. These include what you eat, the
August 16 2012, 12:57 pm
Read MoreWe often overlook gum problems. What more harm can it do to than losing our teeth? You will be surprised to know that gum disease, when not treated, can sometimes lead to severe complications and in rare cases, even be fatal! Read on to find out how. When there is an infection or trauma inside
May 22 2013, 8:51 am
Read MoreDo you often regret not caring for your teeth when younger?If you neglect your teeth it will almost certainly catch up with you at some point of your life as gum disease. Whether it is not maintaining a good oral hygiene, not getting your faulty tooth filling corrected or not replacing a missing
May 10 2013, 10:07 am
Read MoreYou follow a good oral hygiene routine when your mouth, teeth and gums are healthy and protected from all kind of diseases and bacteria. Brushing your teeth is only a part of Good oral hygiene; there are many things that you should keep in mind for Good oral hygiene. Good oral hygiene results in a
April 19 2013, 9:51 am
Read MoreParents are a child's first teacher in life and play a significant role in maintaining his or her overall oral hygiene. The foundation for healthy permanent teeth in children and teenagers is laid during the first years of life. Parents, as consistent role models, are important for setting a daily
April 12 2013, 5:25 pm
Read MoreScientists have revealed that the unlikely secret of the incredible killing power of the Komodo Dragon is down to poor dental hygiene.
June 1 2012, 10:49 am
Read MoreDid you know that sugar-free gum is good for your oral hygiene? Most people chew gum for ‘fresh breath’ or because they ‘enjoy the taste’ but the truth is that chewing gum offers much more. Over two decades of research has shown that chewing sugar-free gum provides various oral health
May 21 2013, 10:19 am
Read MoreWouldn't it be nice if one could prevent cavities instead of suffering from the pain, the ordeal of visiting the dentist several times for fillings or root canal treatment? Especially when it comes to children? Dental sealants are options which paedodontists suggest to parents for preventing
April 24 2013, 9:44 am
Read MoreWith our changing lifestyle and food habits, dental cavities in kids are very common now. Absenteeism from school due to toothache is also rising. This is the first post in a series about Preventing Dental decay in children written by our expert Dr Meenakshi Kher, a renowned pediatric dentist
April 16 2013, 8:49 am
Read MoreYour tooth is one of the hardest parts of your body. But that doesn’t make it resistant to bacterial attack. Cavity causing species of bacteria convert the sugar from the food we eat into acids which demineralise and destruct the enamel of the tooth to create cavities in them. Luckily, preventing
April 12 2013, 4:43 pm
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