Cigarette smoking can bring severe damage to your oral health. It stains your teeth due to its nicotine and tar content, and it affects your gums, making them weak and unable to heal themselves.  How about if, instead of tobacco, you use vape or electronic cigarettes? Will they make a difference? If these are the…

For many years now, veneers have been an excellent solution for anyone who needs to improve their smile. It’s the answer to teeth that are either chipped, discoloured, or malformed. However, despite the benefits they offer, there’s still a chance that it may not be for you. To help you make the right decision, our…

You wake up and start your daily routine. As you grab your toothbrush and open your mouth, you suddenly notice something strange with your teeth and gums. It seems that some of your teeth are now more exposed, and your gums are wearing away. Of course, this will bother you. The next thing you’ll think…

Fostering your overall oral health involves taking good care of your mouth. But the chances are that you only pay particular attention to your set of teeth and take your gums for granted. What many people fail to realize is that apart from having strong teeth, they must also ensure having healthy gums. So, what…

If you’ve experienced pain in your jaw at some point, you may be suffering from a chronic disorder or a dental disease. For instance, if you consistently experience pain or problems with your jaw or the muscles that control it, you may have temporomandibular disorder or TMD, which concerns your temporomandibular joint or TMJ. This…

The gums in your mouth are responsible for keeping the teeth in place and protecting them from damage. Unfortunately, they are also subject to all sorts of problems brought on by bad oral hygiene!  One such common symptom caused by bacteria is itchy gums—and if you are dealing with itchy gums as of this moment,…

You’ve lost a tooth due to an accident, and upon visiting a dental clinic, you’ve been advised to get a dental implant to replace the missing one. While it seems like the most plausible solution, questions now likely formulate in your mind. The process and total costs are given factors, but how long will the…

Bad breath or halitosis is quite common in children. This isn’t really surprising due to the fact children may not have established good oral hygiene habits yet. And while the infrequent tooth brushing may be one of the reasons for your child’s bad breath, there are also other factors that could be contributing to this. …

Taking care of your own teeth starts at a young age. One way to teach your kids that is to teach them the importance of having good nutrition. Not only is it good for their muscles and bones, but it also helps their teeth and gums. What they consume in their early childhood can determine…