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Popular Myths about Dentistry |
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It seems like everything is known about the rules and recommendations on how to take care about our teeth effectively. However, day after day new versions of good old principles of dental care appear here and there. As a result, many people still remain confused about the basics of brushing, flossing, whitening and other dental care procedures. Check out the most popular dental myths and related comments of dental specialists. |
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Consequences of Poor Oral Hygiene |
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Oral hygiene includes all the processes for keeping the mouth clean and healthy. Good oral hygiene is necessary for the prevention of dental caries, periodontal diseases, bad breath and other dental problems.The three main steps in maintaining good dental hygiene are: toothbrushing, flossing teeth, and visiting your dentist regularly. |
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Today, caries remains one of the most common diseases throughout the world. Also known as tooth decay or cavity, dental caries is a disease where bacterial processes damage hard tooth structure (enamel, dentin and cementum). The purpose of oral hygiene is to minimize any etiologic agents of disease in the mouth. The primary focus of brushing and flossing is to remove and prevent the formation of plaque. More... |
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How Best Toothbrush Should Look Like |
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It’s difficult to imagine our life, these days, without a toothbrush. This small thing became a part of our every day life and its purpose is to make this life better. But how do we know that the right toothbrush is used? Most of us buy it automatically, trusting the way they look like. This article will help everyone to make the right choice in choosing a good toothbrush. More... |
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Flossing in between your teeth is an essential oral hygiene practice for avoiding gum disease and preventing tooth decay. Also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis, gum disease affects 75 percent of people and is one of the main causes of tooth loss in adults. Pervasive as the oral disease may be, it can be easily prevented by brushing and flossing your teeth. More... |
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OK, so you know about brushing and flossing. But there are other steps you should take if you want to keep your teeth for a lifetime. Some people assume they will lose their teeth as they age. That doesn't have to happen. There are 8 steps you should follow. More... |
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To keep your teeth and gums healthy the most important thing is daily removal of dental plaque. Plaque is a sticky, colorless layer of bacteria that constantly forms on your teeth, locks and wire arches. Plaque deposits on teeth and locks due to poor hygiene causes swelling and redness of the gums, bleeding while brushing your teeth, the carious cavity on the tooth, or white spots on teeth. Here are some basic rules that are important for preserving your teeth and gums healthy. More... |
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Tongue cleaning is considered an important part of daily oral hygiene. Aside from tooth brushing which prevents cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease, tongue cleaning has been cited to prevent and remove white and yellow bad breath generating coating of bacteria, decaying food particles, fungi (such as Candida), and dead cells from the dorsal area of the tongue. Tongue cleaning also removes some of the bacteria species that cause tooth decay and gum problems. More... |
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