Suppressing one's smile is a way of life for some people. Even if they do smile, they typically do all they can to keep their lips together and keep their teeth hidden. According to ADA, 25% of people resist smiling due to the condition of their teeth. If you are...
If a few teeth in your mouth seem to be out of alignment you have a maligned mouth. Ideally, teeth should fit in your mouth. Your upper jaw should rest on the lower jaw while leaving no gaps or overcrowding in between the teeth. At times, when people suffer from...
Everyone has had the experience of tasting blood in their mouth. No, this isn’t a post for vampires. It’s for all of you who have ever rinsed your mouth after brushing your teeth and been horrified at flecks of blood in the bowl. Sound familiar? You should not be...
Dental Decay/ Caries/ Cavities all mean the same thing. It is a result of the bacterial attack on your teeth, which compromise their structure, eventually resulting in loss if left untreated. Unlike most other body parts, the teeth, much like the nervous system, lack...
A dry mouth occurs when you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. Saliva helps prevent tooth decay and gum diseases by neutralizing acids produced by bacteria, limiting bacterial growth, and washing away food particles. Globally, About 10% of the general...
You might be wondering if you’re the only one suffering or is it normal to experience teeth sensitivity? Sensitivity can be experienced while having anything that is hot, cold, sweet, or even when you breathe in from your mouth. Not all sensitivity problems need...
Ever noticed anyone or probably your closed ones having yellow teeth? It gives an unpleasant feeling, right? If their oral hygiene is not up to the mark does it make you question their overall hygiene habits? And you ever wondered what if you had yellow teeth?...
Yellow teeth are quite an embarrassment for the person himself when going out in the public. You notice people with yellow teeth or you might be a victim of it yourself. Yellow teeth do give an unpleasant feeling to the one noticing them. People often think brushing...
Diabetes caused due to rise in blood sugar levels is a matter of concern globally. As stated by the International Diabetes Federation, 88 million people in the Southeast Asia region are prey to diabetes. Out of this 88 million, 77 million people are from India. The...
Bad breath is a major concern for so many people. And why would’t it be? It can be embarrassing and even a turnoff for some. Some embarrassing moments make you feel you need to do something about your breath, don’t you? And if you suffer from serious halitosis, you've...
Not long ago, heart attacks were primarily a problem faced by older adults. It was rare for anyone younger than 40 to have a heart attack. Now 1 in 5 heart attack patients is younger than 40 years of age. These days there is no heart attack age limit whatsoever,...
Most women usually aren't really concerned about the changes that happen in their mouth during and after pregnancy. There are a lot of things to worry about and changing your oral hygiene practices is usually not very high on the list of concerns. After all, you're...
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