What affect does smoking have on your mouth?!
Everyone knows smoking is bad for your general health, however some people don’t realise the damage smoking can do to their oral health. Smoking can cause fatal diseases, such as lung, throat and mouth cancer. Smoking is one of the main causes of gum disease and can masks the signs of it. Smokers are more […]
Thumb Sucking
A baby’s first instinct is to suck their thumb, it is linked to exploration, their need for food and it is healthy to do so. Sucking of the thumb generally decreases once a baby starts eating solid foods then decreases further or stops completely when they are around one year old. After two years of […]
BRUSHING AND FLOSSING
BRUSHING AND FLOSSING! You have been brushing your teeth for as long as you can remember… However, many people are shocked when they learn they are not doing it properly! Do you brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day? Many adults do not come close to brushing for that amount of time, and […]
‘Stranger Things’ Dental fact!
Stranger Things is the recent Netflix hit that everyone is crazy for, recently releasing a second season. Every fan knows the main characters are four young teens, BUT what you may not have know about Gaten Matarazzo who plays Dustin, is that he has a rare bone and teeth disorder called cleidocranial dysplasia. This disorder […]
Bad Breath
Definition Sometimes called halitosis, bad breath is usually caused by poor oral hygiene habits, infections that occur in the mouth, unhealthy habits, such as smoking and alcohol intake, and foods that you eat. Other culprits include dry mouth, respiratory tract infections, systemic diseases such as diabetes, kidney, liver and lung disease and gastrointestinal issues, which […]
Teeth Anatomy
TEETH ANATOMY Even though the mouth is a small part of out body, it is vital for many functions including eating, drinking, speaking and of course smiling. Here is a summary of the important players in your mouth Incisors These teeth are sharp and chisel shaped and designed for cutting into food. Canines Or cuspids […]
Dental Caries
Dental caries is a term used for tooth decay or cavities. It is caused by specific types of bacteria. They produce acid that destroys the tooth’s enamel and the layer under it, the dentin. Many different types of bacteria normally live in the human mouth. They build up on the teeth in a sticky film called […]
4 Causes Of Sensitive Teeth
Do you ever get a jolt of pain when eating something hot or drinking something cold? Sensitive teeth may affect your quality of life, preventing you from enjoying your favourite foods and drinks. Discomfort from sensitive teeth may come and go, lets talk about why! Exposed root surfaces Many things may cause your root surface […]
6 Common Teething Symptoms
How do you know if your baby is teething? What symptoms should you look out for? Here are some teething symptoms to keep an eye out for: • Drooling. It’s hard to believe so much fluid can come from the mouths of tiny babies, but teething stimulates drooling, which usually starts from about 10 weeks […]
Interesting And Crazy Things You May Or May Not Know!
* Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body; however, we do NOT recommend that you use your pearly whites to open bottles! * The plaque found on your teeth is home to more than 300 different species of bacteria. Listerine, anyone? * The average person spends about 48 seconds per day brushing […]
