Wisdom teeth are the last teeth in each jaw arch, which emerge between the ages of 18 and 25 (in some people it may grow sooner), and dentists call it the “Third Asia.”Usually, each person has 2 wisdom teeth in the upper jaw, 2 wisdom teeth in the lower jaw for a total of 4 […]
Saliva is a clear substance that is secreted by the six main glands in the mouth. It is the saliva that keeps the mouth moist when speaking. This transparent substance also helps digestion and is good for the digestive system. It is interesting to know that saliva is also useful for maintaining the health of […]
Some parents are unaware of the fact that they need to be keeping their baby’s teeth healthy because they think that even if their baby’s teeth break down and they are pulled out, permanent teeth will replace them. But they do not know that tooth decay and extraction causes the non-eruption of permanent teeth. Parents […]
Normally the healthy gums are pink in color. The result of the poor oral hygiene is having red gums, however, a dentist should be seen immediately if a patient is showing signs of white gums. Some conditions that can lead to white gums are: ⦁ Leukoplakia : white patches on the mucous membrane⦁ Leukemia⦁ Lack […]
Plaque and tartar are technically the same thing, just a different stage of the same issue since plaque, if left alone, will eventually turn into tartar. Plaque is the sticky film that develops over the surface of your teeth. It often goes unnoticed as it’s normally colourless, but it can be a pale yellow as […]
Most people, once their wisdom teeth come in, choose to get them removed, but do they have to be? Well, it depends on their condition, as well as the impact that they can have on your mouth. Your wisdom teeth, for those who do not know, are the third and final set of molars that […]
Brushing begins after flossing. That way, all of the food particles that were stuck in between the teeth where the toothbrush cannot reach are able to be removed during the brushing process. Brushing and flossing should be done after every meal preferable, but if your schedule does not allow it, it can be done once […]
If you were inspired by our last blog post and wanted to start flossing, but didn’t know how to correctly do so, please read on to find out the correct way to floss your teeth. These easy to follow steps will ensure that you’re cleaning your teeth properly and effectively. Pull the floss from the […]
You may think that you’re cleaning your teeth enough by keeping up with brushing them daily, but that’s only scratching the surface of oral hygeine. For a complete clean, you need to floss as well. According the dentists, flossing may be even more important than brushing because it can remove bacteria and food particles that […]
A dental bridge is another procedure that can be done in order to fill in the gaps between teeth where teeth are missing. Though instead of having an artificla root drilled into your jaw like an implant, the strong, surrounding teeth around the gap will be the ones keeping the bridge in place. In a […]
