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DENTAL HEALTH RELATED TO OTHER DISEASES Dental health RELAted to other diseases Your overall health and your dental health are connected. Poor dental health habits increase your chances of illness or conditions and some diseases or conditions can affect your mouth. What happens in your mouth (oral health) can and does affect other parts of your body. This is why good dental habits are important to your overall health. Your mouth conta..
10 Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Healthy 10 Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Healthy Good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist will help you maintain healthy teeth and gums. Here are some tips to help you look after your teeth. 1. Brush at least twice a day. The best time to brush teeth is after meals. Choose a toothbrush with a small head for better access to back teeth. Soft bristles are kinder on your gums. 2. Use fluoridated t..
Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency? (2) Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency? (2) Tongue or lip bites or wounds: Clean the area gently with a clean cloth and apply cold compresses to reduce any swelling. If the bleeding can’t be controlled, go to a hospital emergency room or clinic. You may able to reduce bleeding from the tongue by pulling it forward and using gauze to put pressure on the wound. Objects caught between teeth: Try t..
Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency? (1) Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency? Thousands of dental emergencies—from injuries to a painful, abscessed tooth—take place every day. Would you know what to do if your child broke a tooth or had a tooth knocked out while playing outdoors? What if you had a bad toothache in the middle of the night and couldn’t get to the dentist until the next day? Knowing what to do can lessen the pain and ..
A few Good Reasons why Flossing your Teeth every Day is so Important (2) A few Good Reasons why Flossing your Teeth every Day is so Important (2) To prevent tartar build-up- If dental plaque accumulates around the teeth without being removed, it can turn into tartar by the calcifying action from the saliva. Tartar can also cause gum disease. The continuous cleaning of plaque, mainly by using dental floss, can delay its formation. But only regular cleanings and scalin..
A few Good Reasons why Flossing your Teeth every Day is so Important (1) A few Good Reasons why Flossing your Teeth every Day is so Important (1) Flossing should be part of good oral hygiene habits. It is a step often forgotten because even nowadays, many people think that you can avoid problems only by brushing your teeth regularly. But if your dentist and your hygienist constantly repeat to you that you need to floss more, it’s because it’s very important step. Flo..
Healthy Dental Tips for Summer(2) Healthy Dental Tips for Summer(2) Use mouth guards to prevent dental emergencies Summer calls for a lot of sports activities, which may lead to sudden accidents. Though, we cannot stop the accidents, we can definitely prevent the damage. Whether it’s you or your kid, wearing a mouth guard during your sports activities can protect your teeth. Wearing a mouth guard ensures that your teeth do not c..
Healthy Dental Tips for Summer (1) Healthy Dental Tips for Summer (1) This summer keep some of these healthy dental tips in mind for you and your family. Stay Hydrated Summer deprives our body of water, making us feel dehydrated time and again. You must stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water, and other fluids, such as, coconut water and green tea. However, avoid aerated and other sugar-laden drinks as they harm your teeth. Stay..