Dreading to face the world after losing your teeth due to any reason? Consult a restorative dentist and smile your way to the world despite being toothless. Restorative dentistry has come a long way since its inception and these days any type of tooth defects can be corrected with the advancement of technology. Dental problems [...]
Most bad breath problems begin in the mouth, and are a result of poor dental hygiene. Persistent bad odor from the mouth is indicative of the presence of bacteria that coat the teeth and gums. Food particles lodged in the cavities and back of the tongue decay and release sulfur compounds, which cause of bad [...]
For over 30 years, the controversy has raged about the benefits or the hazards of human consumption of fluoride. Despite numerous studies conducted by such organizations as the World Health Organization (WHO) we seem to be no closer to definitive answers to the question of whether fluoride in our drinking water really does prevent [...]
A simple trip to the dentist can help identify the cause of bad breath. If the cause is poor dental hygiene, the dentist will recommend a proper cleaning regimen, which will include regular brushing, rinsing and flossing. Treatment may also include repairing or removing infected cavities, which can be rather unpleasant. No wonder the saying, [...]
Halitosis is the medical term used to describe noticeably unpleasant odors that are exhaled during the breathing process. In some cases, bad breath is only prominent while talking.
Most bad breath problems begin in the mouth, and are a result of poor dental hygiene. Persistent bad odor from the mouth is indicative of the presence of [...]
Dental hygiene is very important if one wishes to have long-lasting and good-looking teeth. This should begin at a very young age even as the first tooth erupts at the age of about 3 months. Healthy teeth can be maintained by simple procedures such as brushing and flossing and visiting the dentist regularly.
Teeth must be [...]
Dental implants are a remarkable advancement in dental research. They resemble natural teeth, are extremely sturdy, require the same maintenance as natural teeth and often can last a person?s lifetime. Dental implants are defined as ?permanent fixtures of titanium posts anchored to the jawbone and topped with individual replacement teeth or a bridge that screws [...]
If you wouldn’t DARE eat a cracker without a big glass of water nearby, you might have Sjogren’s Syndrome…
Sjogren’s Syndrome is a strange name for a mysterious, little known, autoimmune illness. During the early 1900s it was first called ?keratoconjunctivitis sicca? by Swedish opthamologist Henrik Sjogren. ?Sicca? is the term used to describe dryness of [...]
Halitosis, also called bad breath, is as an offensive odor that emanates from the oral cavity. Also known as foetor oris, oral malodour, or simply bad breath, halitosis is a serious problem. As a chronic problem, it affects people’s lives, their businesses, and their social activities. In rare cases, bad breath can [...]
Bad breath is one of the most common symptoms that affect most of us at one time or the other. The causes of bad breath can be traced to such simple reasons as poor dental hygiene and also for some deep-rooted ailment.
It is very important to understand the cause for the bad breath before attempting [...]
