Before your child turns one, take him or her to the dentist for the first time. Six months following the advent of the first tooth is the normal rule. Taking your kid to the dentist […]
Month: December 2021
Dangers of filing your teeth yourself
We are in the days of trend making videos — different simple and complex acts that become a viral sensation. Most common among the young ones, hit videos of influencers quickly become a practice in […]
What you can do right now about Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)
Dry mouth is a condition caused by a reduction in saliva production in the mouth. Xerostomia is the medical term for dry mouth. Malnutrition can result from xerostomia, which makes it difficult to talk, consume, […]
Flawless Flossing in Five Steps – with pictures
Oral health is crucial and has a significant influence on your entire health. If you have experienced gum disease for more than ten years and are over 70, you are more likely to acquire dementia […]
Mythbuster: Is chewing gum helpful in avoiding cavities?
Yes! If the gum is sweetened with xylitol, it can. What exactly is xylitol? Xylitol is a sugar alcohol comparable to sorbitol and mannitol, sugar substitutes found in a variety of low-calorie meals. Many fruits […]
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CAVITIES: over 1.5 mil cases per year in Nigeria
Cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases that affect all ages. 1.5 million cases are reported in Nigeria each year. Dental cavities occur when acid in the mouth erodes tooth enamel, resulting in […]
‘SHOCKING’ Tooth Infection can actually lead to death!
Most Nigerians never remember to visit a dentist except they are in excruciating pains from a tooth decay. Even at this point, they must have tried out various mythical solutions/remedies suggested by concerned friends and […]
Covid-19 Vaccine & Your Dental Health: What do flossing, fluoride and the Covid-19 vaccine have in common?
Flossing, fluoride, and the COVID-19 vaccination all have something in common. Disease prevention. In this article we take a look at the myths surrounding the covid-19 vaccine. We also see facts and science about the […]