Tag: Teeth

When Should You Wet Your Toothbrush?

Brushing teeth is an important part of dental hygiene. A regular routine for teeth care is necessary for maintaining good dental health. Normally dentists recommend that you brush your teeth twice a day. The duration of brushing should last two minutes and the toothpaste you use should contain fluoride. However, this does not answer a

Bleeding Gums: When to be Concerned?

Bleeding gums not only indicate dental diseases but could also suggest serious medical concerns. Though it is one of the most common dental conditions, professional treatment should be sought if it is noticed. Skip to Why are bleeding gums important? Which medical conditions may cause bleeding gums? Bleeding gums due to HIV infection Anemia-related bleeding

Brush your teeth to protect the heart

Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Previous research suggests that poor oral hygiene leads to bacteria in the blood, causing inflammation in the body. Inflammation

Children ‘will be taught how to brush their teeth in SCHOOL’

Children ‘will be taught how to clean their teeth at SCHOOL’: Teachers could hand out brushes and toothpaste to pupils amid fears parents don’t supervise properly at home Dentists pull out rotten teeth from 1,000 under six-year-olds a month in the UK  Officials claim some parents may be unable to afford toothbrushes or paste   Health

5 Things to consider when it comes to your kid’s teeth

Does tooth decay in baby teeth really matter? When should kids start brushing? What’s the best braces options? Orthodontist Dr Schwartz answers your biting questions. Tooth brushing routine Start cleaning your baby’s teeth as soon as the first tooth appears using a wet cloth or a small children’s toothbrush with water. From toddler-hood, encourage littlies

6 Foods That Are Secretly Ruining Your Teeth

To coincide with Dental Health Week kicking off August 6, Dr Peter Chuang from the Australian Dental Association Oral Health Committee shares his insights about the drinks that are secretly ruining your teeth. For the most part, the old adage still stands: you are what you eat. In this day and age, with all the information

9 Surprising Ways to Whiter Teeth

 A study by Kelton Research, an independent research firm, found that your smile might just contribute to securing a dream job. Results have shown applicants are 58 per cent more likely to get a job offer and 53 per cent more likely to be offered an increased salary if their teeth are white. The takeaway? A

8 Ways You're Staining Your Teeth Without Even Knowing It

Feel like no matter how often you brush your teeth, they still look anything but white? While you know that coffee, soft drinks, berries, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and red wine (*sob*) will all change the color of your chompers, they aren’t the only culprits. Here are nine sneaky teeth-stainers: 1. Lemonade While it may