Teeth Whitening
There is a plethora of teeth whitening procedures and products available. They range from over-the-counter teeth whitening toothpastes and strips, to tooth lightening and polishing procedures conducted by dentists, and bleaching methods that can be purchased over the counter and done at home. (more…)
Medications and oral health
Some medicines can affect oral health due to high levels of sugar. If you are on long-term medication, you may be at greater risk of developing tooth decay due to using sweetened medications. (more…)
See Dental Experts Regularly
Don’t wait until it’s too late! See your dentist and dental hygienist twice a year for a professional cleaning and checkup. (more…)
Oral Cancer
Oral cancers include cancers of the lip, tongue, gums, floor of mouth and other parts of the mouth and throat. The use of tobacco and heavy consumption of alcohol are major risk factors for oral cancers, while sun exposure is an additional risk factor for cancers of the lip. You can reduce these risks by:
The importance of floss
Don’t skimp on the floss. Use a long piece, about an arms-length, that provides enough grip to access the spaces between every tooth, front and back. Wind up most of the floss around the middle finger of one hand and the rest around the middle finger of the other. Use your thumbs and index fingers to grip the floss, and gently slide it between each tooth down to the gum line. Move the floss against the tooth in an up-and-down motion before you go on to the next area. As you move from one tooth to the next, unroll and grip a fresh section of floss to avoid transferring the plaque back on to your teeth. (more…)
