Hurting gums is a big discouragement to anyone during teeth brushing. Irrespective of the level of understanding one has on the importance of teeth brushing, those twinges and tingles that come with brushing make teeth brushing appear like something to be totally avoided. You may be swift to pay your dentist a visit when you notice a problem with your…
Having a healthy smile is not always about a well-arranged, sparkling white set of teeth. Where lies the usefulness of a good looking set of teeth in a mouth with an offensive odor? The tongue is the determining factor of the degree of healthiness of the mouth. Brushing and flossing your teeth daily without brushing the tongue is like washing…
Getting a child to brush her teeth might seem harder than fetching dry sands from the sea, but it is not. It is easier telling a grown-up why he needs to often highlighting the benefits that come with it; but how do you make a reluctant child understand that? Most kids view this time as a time of dread. This…
There is no doubt about the increasing information revolving around how one can attain and also maintain good dental hygiene. In light of this, it becomes pertinent to note that maintaining good dental hygiene comes with its unique advantages. However, despite the many hints offered by dental hygiene related information, some people still tend to overlook or miss specific critical…
Have you ever experienced any form of pain or tingling in the course of eating, drinking or brushing your teeth? If yes, you may have sensitive teeth; in other words, you are suffering from “teeth sensitivity.” Your experience of the tingling and painful effect may also be temporary one, but that doesn’t mean you should take it as nothing serious….
The increasing consumption of energy drinks has continually been on the rise in recent times. Though the drinks are said to serve specific purposes but have you ever wondered what effect the drinks might be having on your teeth? Yes, your teeth! Various sources overtime are also passing across information that not only does energy drink affect the wellness of…
The period of pregnancy can be likened to a time in the life of every woman when she feels like eating her cake and having it at the same time. It is a phase where you are perfect now and can’t really tell how you feel the next minute. The joy of seeing your bundle of joy in few months…
You probably have heard the phrase “tips to healthy teeth” numerous times. And, considering the subject matter of this write-up, some would wonder if there are really any tips for a healthy smile. In this case, the simple answer is, yes! There are ways to have and also maintain a healthy smile. However, before going into the details of the…
Having white teeth has become a goal for quite a number of people, and this goal they are willing to achieve using almost any available means; which most times are the use of over-the-counter (OTC) dental whiteners. But the concern when using chemical products, especially those bought Over-the-counter and without a Doctor’s prescription should be their level of safety for…
For a baby, losing one tooth or more brings some sense of fun and curiosity as it is a sign of growth and development. But for adults, having a missing tooth could lead to some great drop in self-esteem, hamper eating habits, and could even affect one’s lifestyle in general. Little do some know that adult teeth are designed to…