Link Between Smoking and Root Canals
The list of why people need to quit smoking seems to be endless. And now, there’s another reason why you should quit smoking. A study from the Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston University just found that smoking causes significant increase in a person’s need for a root canal treatment. A smoker’s gender comes […]
False Beliefs On Dental Health
There are many myths about good dental care. Some false beliefs are even passed down from parents to children. As a result, children have digested these myths and circulated it in their consciousness. Here are common myths: “If your teeth seem to look okay, then, you do not need to visit your dentist.” This belief […]
Dental Care: What Is The Right Toothbrush For Your Child?
Dental care home regimen involves things like finding the right toothpaste, toothbrush, mouth rinse, floss and correct technique for brushing and flossing. Of all these important things to have, the most basic part of dental care is tooth brushing. It would always start on finding the right toothbrush. Toothbrush comes in many forms, shape and […]
Haven’t Seen A Dentist For A Long Time? Don’t Be Embarrassed
So, you finally made up your mind to visit your dentist after many years. You may be very anxious about your dentist’s first comment on your oral health. Don’t be. Dentists are professionals. If there are any people in the world who understand oral health and their patients fully, it’s us, the dentists. Dentists understand […]
9 Tips You Can Do Today to Stop Smoking
It is a common knowledge that smoking is dangerous to your health, most especially on your mouth, teeth and gums. And it is not only oral cancer that you have to think of. There are various oral conditions that can be caused by smoking such as mouth sores, gum disease and tooth decay. That is […]
Oral health linked to systemic diseases
Did you know that oral health can offer clues about your overall health? According to health experts, oral healthcare is much more than just maintaining that beautiful smile, as many serious diseases are associated with poor oral hygiene. Your mouth is home to millions of bacteria, most are harmless. Normally the body’s natural defenses and good oralhealth care can keep these bacteria […]