What should I look for Oral Cancer?
If you have any of these symptoms, see your oral health professional as soon as possible. A sore or an ulcer in the mouth that does not heal within two weeks. A lump or thickening in the cheek. White or red patches in the mouth. Difficulty chewing or swallowing....
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...
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. The sugar contained in liquid medications, cough drops, vitamins, antacid...
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. Trained to prevent oral diseases, dental professionals will find the hidden problems you may not be able to see, keeping you aware of the little...
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 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...
Dental Fluorosis
Mottling of tooth enamel can occur if young children get too much fluoride (dental fluorosis). It is usually barely noticeable and also occurs in areas without water fluoridation. By using fluoridated toothpaste carefully, the chances of dental fluorosis can be reduced.
Best drink for toddlers.
• Water should be the main drink and toddlers should drink tap water throughout the day. • For babies under 12 months, tap water should be boiled and cooled before drinking. • Most of tap water supply has fluoride in it. Fluoride protects teeth from decay. • Remember...
Children and sweet drinks
Tap water is the best drink for children. Children do not need any sweet drinks to have a well-balanced and healthy diet. Sweet drinks include soft drinks and cordials, flavoured milks, flavoured mineral waters, sports drinks, energy drinks, fruit drinks and fruit...
Thumb Sucking
Most children should grow out of thumb or finger sucking between 2 and 4 years of age. If sucking continues beyond 6 or 7 years of age, dental problems may begin such as: Buck teeth - excessive sucking can push the front teeth forward so they stick out over the...
