Dealing With Chronic Bad Breath
Bad breath is one of the largest dental related problems in the world. Bad breath can be uncomfortable for you, your family and anyone else who spends time around you. Often it is easily treated and can usually be prevented through simple brushing, flossing, and the use of mouthwashes. What causes bad breath? Most cases of bad breath are caused by poor dental hygiene and a poor diet. Some foods, such as garlic, onion or greasy fast foods can give you very strong smelling, unpleasant breath. Smoking, coffee and red wine are known to both colour [...]
Continue ReadingThe Impact Of Eating Disorders On Your Teeth
Eating disorders have a significant impact on your physical and mental health, but many people don’t realise just how damaging this psychological illness can be for your oral health. Seeing a doctor and seeking out professional help for the problem is a crucial early step on the road to recovery. However, some sufferers neglect the role of a dentist in the process of healing. If you have an eating disorder, it’s important to be aware of potential dental problems that could be on the horizon. Bulimia And Your Teeth Bulimia, a form of eating [...]
Continue ReadingCaring For Yourself After A Tooth Extractions
While we always do our absolute best to save a tooth, in some circumstances it is best for your oral health and the health of your other teeth to extract a troublesome tooth. The prospect may be intimidating, but most people find that extraction is far less uncomfortable than they’d imagined. It’s crucial, however, to take proper care of the extraction site and your overall health in the weeks and months following an extraction to ensure effective healing. Prevent dry sockets. While the extraction itself is usually drama-free, a condition c [...]
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