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Here's how much toothpaste you should use while brushing
April 08, 2025 6:14 pm
Fluoride is essential for preventing tooth decay. Choose age-appropriate toothpaste for children (lower fluoride concentration)
For bad breath, tooth ache, to alcohol cravings -- this spice is what you need: 'Don't chew or swallow, just suck gently'
February 28, 2023 12:39 pm
“While it’s worked for hundreds of our patients, some are different and it doesn’t work at the level we expect it to. Then, it becomes important for us to look further into their health and find out the root cause.," Luke Couhito wrote on Instagram
Dental health: Five common brushing mistakes that people make
July 20, 2021 3:53 pm
Remember that the type of toothpaste doesn’t matter as long as you use the right amount and brush twice a day
How to prevent tooth decay in kids
July 08, 2021 1:09 pm
Teach your kids to maintain good oral hygiene and limit the intake of sugary food
Some signs you may need a root canal treatment
January 01, 2020 4:48 pm
Root canal is a dental procedure that is performed on people who have a decay in the dental pulp.
Study reveals common factor between obesity and tooth wear
October 28, 2019 3:30 pm
The findings of the study, published in the journal Clinical Oral Investigation, suggests that the increased consumption of sugary soft drinks by obese patients may be the leading cause of the erosion of the tooth enamel, and dentine — the hard bony structure forming the bulk of a tooth.
Genes may play role in tooth decay, gum disease: Study
July 09, 2019 9:46 am
Among the genes that could be linked to tooth decay are those that help form teeth and the jawbone, those with protective functions in saliva and those which affect the bacteria found on the teeth.
Why is tooth decay in children on a rise?
January 16, 2019 11:16 am
Make sure your child doesn’t eat or drink anything with sugar in it after bedtime tooth brushing. Saliva flow decreases during sleep. Without enough saliva, the teeth’s ability to repair themselves reduces.
Afraid of getting your teeth drilled and filled? You can avoid a trip to the dentist's chair
December 07, 2015 1:17 pm
Study confirms what mothers always knew. Oral care basics like proper brushing, reducing intake of added sugars and regular dental checkups help prevent decay.
Obsessed with takeaway orders? Think twice
December 05, 2014 11:59 am
Ordering a takeaway is an appealing option. But it may affect our teeth. So, think before you eat.
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