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Why does every athlete need a sports dental mouthguard?
Why does every athlete need a sports dental mouthguard?Sports mouthguards are protective devices designed to cover the teeth and gums of athletes during sports activities. They are typically made of durable, flexible materials such as silicone or polyurethane, and can...
How do fissure sealants prevent child tooth decay and cavities?
Everybody has teeth with fissures and pits on the top chewing surfaces. Fissures are like tiny grooves while pits are more like small hollows. If they run too deep, they can turn into areas where bacteria plaque accumulates, causing tooth decay. Fissure sealants are a...
Is nocturnal acid reflux silently damaging your teeth and gums?
Do you maintain good oral care and hygiene yet are still experiencing dental problems? If so, then your worsening oral health could be the result of acid reflux or GORD/GERD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease). Both of these conditions are quite common in adults and...
How is periodontal disease treated by your dentist?
If you have been diagnosed with periodontal (gum) disease, your dentist will plan your treatment based on the level of disease you are experiencing. At early stages of the disease, you may only have to improve your oral hygiene practices and have a dental deep clean...
Why plaque removal is essential oral care for children (1-6 years)
It is absolutely essential to remove your child's plaque daily - starting from infancy to the age when they are self-sufficient in their oral care and hygiene. Plaque removal is important because it is the primary oral issue that determines their real-time and...
Brush and floss your teeth for a healthier heart
Heart disease is the No.1 leading cause of death in developed countries across the world. While approximately 80% of cardiac fatalities are preventable via regular exercise, less stress, following a plant-based diet and avoiding alcohol & tobacco, a new CV...
The Covid-19 risks in your home bathroom
Even with mask and social distancing protocols in homes, your home bathroom could remain a potential COVID-19 transmission hot spot. This is because bathrooms are confined shared spaces where every house or family member comes to brush their teeth. However, you can...
The difference between healthy & unhealthy dental plaque
Dental plaque bio-films receive a lot of bad publicity, and for good reasons. Plaque causes tooth decay, cavities, gum disease and all sorts of oral health complications. However, plaque is often misunderstood, and is in fact an important microbiological bio-film that...
How does probiotic oral bacteria help eliminate bad germs in your mouth?
There is one huge benefit to having lots of probiotic oral bacteria in your mouth. A healthy population of "good" germs can help eliminate the "bad" germs that cause tooth decay, cavities and gum disease. How can probiotic oral bacteria eliminate oral pathogens? Since...
Why are Dental X-rays so important to assess your oral health?
Your dentist is highly trained to quickly spot any teeth or gum issues you might have during a check up. However, no matter how good their eyesight is, there may be things going on below the gum line that are not visible - even to the most eagle-eyed dentist. That's...
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