Toothpaste is considered a basic necessity for everyone in the modern world. Most of us take for granted that we should brush our teeth a few times a day in order to maintain healthy teeth. Because of this, dental care market has experienced a boom. Smart advertisers realize that commonContinue Reading
The ectodermal dysplasia is a medical term that actually covers a large group of more than a hundred diseases. It has a genetic basis and is characterized by lack of body hair and hair on the scalp (hypotrichosis), capacity of reduced sweating (hipodidrosis) and congenital absence of teeth (hypodontia). AlthoughContinue Reading
When it comes to dental care there are many things that you want to look for in a dentist. You want someone that you like and can feel good about coming back to for the remainder of your life, because let’s face it, dental care is an important lifetime deal.Continue Reading
Halitosis, or bad breath, is a health condition affecting nearly 30 percent of people worldwide. Over 90 percent of the cases have a strong, foul oral odor originating in the mouth, around the tonsils and throat. Bad breath is a result of sulfur-producing bacteria that multiply under the tongue. TheseContinue Reading
Saliva plays a key role for a healthy mouth. The reduction in salivary flow, which may be due to reasons such as stress or taking certain medications, makes us more vulnerable to developing oral health problems, including tooth decay or gingivitis. Although not a disease in its strict definition, calledContinue Reading
Many people are aware of the more common risks of substance misuse such as changes in weight, liver disease, poor decision making, memory problems, and increased risk of illness or injury, but they may overlook another risk: dental health. Alcohol as well as drugs can take a toll on aContinue Reading
Caring for the health of the mouth and teeth is essential, although sometimes we pay a less attention due until it appears a cavity or the annoying toothache. As in other chapters of health, the mouth cannot escape the myths and false beliefs that, if followed, will be doing justContinue Reading
The key to taking care of your child’s teeth is to start even before the first tooth comes in. As an infant you can begin cleaning your child’s gums with a rubber toothbrush that fits over the finger like a glove and baby toothpaste that you can find at mostContinue Reading
General health concepts It takes a long while for us to understand that our health begins in our mouth and many would not agree to this and be wondering why it should. The dental health of a person is what is the first and foremost in maintaining good health, toContinue Reading
Aging affects your entire body including your teeth. As you age, your natural tooth enamel breaks down causing your teeth to become thinner and more fragile. The possibility of tooth loss is much greater than in your younger years. With age, good dental care and oral hygiene becomes very importantContinue Reading
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