A tooth friendly diet or a healthy diet can help you to smile brighter and keep your gums healthy. Many nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin D and calcium are essential for your oral health. Oral health is essential to maintain a bright smile, but you need to watch what you eat and drink. Certain…
The food we choose to eat can affect our health and can cause problems with our teeth and gums. Since fruits are high in water and fiber, they help to balance the sugars they contain and help to clean your teeth. A well-balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, may help to prevent dental…
Getting children to do anything even mildly uncomfortable or boring is often quite a challenge, and brushing their teeth is no exception. Whether you have a fussy kid on your hands who detests brushing his/her teeth or just a child with poor oral hygiene habits and a faulty brushing technique, the Five tips below can…
A cavity is a defect in your tooth formed due to loss of integrity of the protective enamel by acid producing bacteria in the presence of carbohydrates. Without being treated these defects become larger in size and can even destroy your tooth! Stages of Tooth Decay/ Cavity formation: ● Stage 1: A white or brown…
The decision to quit smoking may be easy, but sticking with the decision is the hard part! Yes, it is hard but not impossible. Many of us are aware of the harmful effects smoking and other tobacco products have on our lungs and overall health. But you will be surprised to learn smoking can also…
The health of your mouth says a lot about your overall wellness. Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal. A lot of people still have misconceptions about their oral health. Therefore, it is important that we understand the myths and facts about our teeth. Here are some of them:…
What is a cavity? When foods with carbohydrates, like bread, cereal, milk, soda, fruit, cake, or candy stay on your teeth, the bacteria in your mouth turn them into acids. The bacteria, acid, food debris, and your saliva combine to form plaque, which clings to the teeth. The acids in plaque dissolve the enamel, creating holes called cavities. A…
Tooth enamel is the toughest and most highly mineralized substance in your body. It is also one of the four major tissues that make up the tooth in human beings and several other animals. Although it might have a reputation of being the toughest, it is still prone to certain problems like decay, chip…
It is well established that gum disease can be devastating to the mouth and is the leading cause of adult tooth loss and other oral problems. What is less well-known is that gum disease can also have negative impact on other parts of the body. Gum disease is typically caused by bacteria and other particles…
People say that food tastes better when you eat it with your family. We say, ‘Food tastes better when you have teeth in your mouth to devour it’! Today we will be talking about how eating habits affect our teeth. Growing up, we were always reminded or warned not to eat too many sweets since…