Aging is a physiological process in which the structure and function of all organic systems in the human body change. Aging is not just a consequence of the passage of time, but of the total effort that the human body experiences – the changes associated with old age reflect the “wear and tear” of the organism through the activities it has…
Going to the dentist is rarely anyone’s idea of fun. Perhaps, you’ve also put off going to the dentist for a bi-annual dental cleaning and checkup due to your busy schedules. Or, something more plausible – maybe you’re terrified of visiting the dentist either because you’ve fallen behind on your oral hygiene or because you’ve had a traumatic experience with…
Oral health is often described as a window to general health; the relationship between the two typically proven to be a two-way street. While many systemic diseases manifest in the mouth as deadly oral symptoms, some common dental ailments have also been directly linked to causing serious medical conditions, some even fatal. In order to fight against these deleterious consequences,…
The year, 2020 had a treacherous surprise for us all. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a worldwide pandemic and life since hasn’t quite been the same. The coronavirus transmission was rapid and accompanied by great devastation and expectedly, the forecasts seemed bleak. Although the pandemic exerted enormous pressure on our society, these coercions also ebbed and flowed…
A tooth is said to be chipped when a part of it fractures away. Having a chipped tooth is more or less one of the most embarrassing feelings anyone could have if the tooth is in the front of your mouth. Aside from the fact that it can prevent you from giving a radiant smile, it might make eating more…
Taking out time to visit the dentist, even when everything seems to be going so well with your mouth and teeth, is never one of those activities that readily gets ticked on the “to-do” list of so many people. However, not visiting a dentist for periodic and regular oral checkup becomes a more problematic issue as the more time goes…
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…