4 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Mouth
As well as eating less sugar, there are a number of other dietary changes you can make to help improve your oral hygiene. There is ongoing research that suggests that antioxidants and other nutrients can bolster your immune system, which can help protect your teeth and gums from infection and inflammation. Here are some of the best nutrients and tips to help keep your mouth healthy: Vitamin C Recent studies suggest vitamin C can help protect gums and other tissue from cell damage and bacterial infection. The body also uses vitamin C to p [...]
Continue Reading5 Dangerous Oral Hygiene Myths
The anxiety that many people feel about seeing a dentist has led to the circulation of more than a few myths, many of which can pose a threat to your oral health if taken at face value. 1. If Teeth are White they’re Healthy While having whiter teeth can be a general indicator of good oral health, it isn’t enough to diagnose specific problems. A tooth’s natural colour varies from person to person, and someone with darker teeth could be perfectly healthy while someone with lighter teeth may not be. Teeth can also become more discolou [...]
Continue ReadingHelping Kids Understand the Importance of Dental Health
The foundation for healthy permanent teeth in children is laid in the first two years of life. Extensive research has shown that poor diet, poor food intake and poor tooth brushing habits during these formative years are responsible for tooth decay later in life. And the development of caries in baby teeth significantly increases their development in permanent teeth. Therefore, to ensure the development of strong, healthy teeth, it is essential to establish a proper oral hygiene routine. As their first teachers, parents are the key to setting a [...]
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