As we have learned from our previous blog post, oral habits are pretty common, especially for young kids. We’ve also discussed how these habits can cause unsightly changes to teeth and/or jaws. In this second article, we will now focus on treatment. Thumb Sucking: First of all, you should know that thumb sucking is actually a …
Oral habits are commonly observed mainly among babies, young children, and in adults as well. Not only do these habits cause unsightly damage to the teeth and/or jaws, but they can also be expensive to repair or dangerous if left untreated. That is why it is important to address any undesirable Oral habit as soon as …
Amazing facts about our teeth– check. Fun facts about dental care – check. Want more? Here is another list of interesting facts. And this time, it is all about the profession itself. 1. The early dentists were blacksmiths and barbers. The practice of dentistry started in as early as the 1800s, with extractions being the …
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After the 10 amazing facts about the tooth fillings in our previous article, there are more dental facts for you. But this time, we will focus on some facts about oral hygiene. Some of them you probably know already, while others you may not be aware of yet. 1. The Earliest Toothbrushes were Made of Twigs. …
Those little pearly whites in your mouth are some of the most amazing parts of the body. In the first part of this article series, learn a thing or two – or should we say 10? – about your teeth 1. The hardest substance in the body is the one that makes up your teeth. …
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In one of our previous articles, the connection between oral and systemic health was discussed and we have diabetes in that list. In this article, we will go into detail about the association between oral health and this metabolic disease. Diabetes mellitus affects nearly 30 million Americans – that’s more or less 10% of the …
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Certain medications – over-the-counter, prescription, and herbal preparations – can affect oral health. As these drugs become more available, there will more and more medication-related oral side effects seen among patients. During your first dental check-up, one of the things your dentist will ask you about is the medications you are currently taking or have …
Based on how smoking is performed, it should not come as a surprise that this habit also affects the health of the teeth and oral surgery treatment tissues. Smoking is bad for the health – a fact that all of us know. It is responsible for 90% of lung cancer cases and about 30% of …
The importance of our oral health does not end with having that nice-looking smile – it is also essential to our general health and well-being. Furthermore, experts have known for quite some time that the mouth is connected to the rest of the body, and may, therefore, give signals about any underlying disorder that the …
