Removal of tonsil stones is quite easy to do and you can even do it at home. What are the tools you can use to remove tonsil stones? The most basic is by using your finger. If you have a strong gag reflex and won’t easily gag when you poke your finger inside your throat, [...]
Periodontitis is a condition resulting to untreated gingivitis. Both are periodontal diseases however the latter is the non-destructive form and can be easily treated. The former, on the other hand, is the destructive form and may lead to further complications, not just on oral health but general welfare of the affected person. Almost everyone of [...]
It is only recently that the oral care community has begun to understand what those irregularly-shaped, whitish or yellow foul-smelling globs of mucus and bacteria that get caught in the back of the throat are. Many people have reported that their dentist told them that they were just extra food debris – which is not [...]
Dental health is very essential in out day to day life. If a person does not practice proper dental hygiene, harmful bacteria may build up in the mouth forming plaque on the teeth. These bacteria cause the gums to become inflamed resulting to red, swollen or even bleeding gums. This is because it releases toxic [...]
Despite the many advances in dental technology and the campaign against periodontal disease and decay, there continues a trend of daily influx of people visiting dental clinics and hospitals to help treat tooth decay, advanced abscesses, inflamed gums and the like. Dental health remains one of the most overlooked aspect of many people. There are [...]
Sometimes, receding gums is caused by poor oral hygiene. There is a need to clean the teeth and gums daily to stop the formation of plaque. Tartar which is plaque that hardened is the result of the toxins produced by bacteria in the mouth. This will lead to gum disease when tartar damages the teeth [...]
Let’s face the truth – smoking can be very addictive. The worst part is that quitting it is not like terminating an application in your computer. To withdraw from smoking requires a lot of focus and discipline. Once you fall out of the lane when it comes to quitting, it might be very difficult to [...]
