Jan 17 2010
Have you ever found yourself judging people based on the cleanliness of their teeth and the smell of their breath? I must confess, I have. I often find myself ignoring such people’s opinions or at times, even their presence. I know, judging people based on how they appear is not the right thing to do [...]
Jan 10 2010
What does dental hygiene mean to you? Spotless teeth? Odorless breath? Actually dental hygiene is much more than that. It implies that you don’t have toothache, dental ailments, and gum diseases. Thus, dental hygiene effects your dental health directly. But that’s not all. Practicing good oral hygiene will also help your general health. Not sure [...]
Nov 28 2009
Heard on a New York pavement:
“I brush two times a day. And even then she says I stink. What else is hygiene, huh?”
Now, now, don’t you get all judgmental about this guy! What is oral hygiene for you? Picking up the toothbrush in the morning and before going to bed? Most of us define [...]
Nov 10 2009
Hygiene, in simple terms, means cleanliness. We would not like to make friends with people who care less about hygiene. Oral hygiene plays an important in the bigger scene of overall hygiene. Oral hygiene implies the cleanliness of your mouth and teeth. Do you practice high standards of oral hygiene? You may think you do, [...]
Oct 13 2009
It’s that time of the year again. October is celebrated as the National Dental Hygiene Month by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA). Now, hygiene is something that is expected of everyone and the absence of which can chase people away. Dental hygiene holds a lot of importance in our daily lives.
Dental hygiene implies healthy [...]
Sep 27 2009
Can you make friends with a person who has brown stains on his/her teeth? Yeah, I know, friendships are not based on looks and blah blah. But really, can you laugh with a person who flashes his/her dirty (literally!) teeth at you every time he/she opens the mouth? OK, if you ask me, I will [...]
Aug 24 2009
All of us know how important oral hygiene is, yet we ignore it. At times, we think we maintain good oral hygiene when we don’t. How can you say whether you maintain good oral hygiene or not?
You have no foul breath in your mouth.
There are no food particles present in any part of your mouth.
You [...]
Aug 09 2009
Yeah, oral hygiene has the potential to make you day. How? We’ll tell you.
You can make and retain friends. With no bad breath and a great smile, you are bound to make friends faster and retain them for a lifetime. Turn acquaintances into friends with good oral care and regular dental check-ups.
You will get second [...]
May 15 2009
Hygiene is the most basic criterion that distinguishes between the ones you want to mingle with and the ones you do not. Oral hygiene speaks volumes of a person’s personality and character. At least, it makes or breaks the first impression. In today’s post, we’ll understand what oral hygiene is all about.
What does oral [...]
Apr 19 2009
Dental hygiene and dental care are terms that are often used interchangeably. Dental care refers to the act of practicing dental hygiene.
What is dental hygiene?
The term, dental hygiene simply refers to the act of keeping the teeth and the gums clean. Dental hygiene helps keep off plaque and tartar, thus not only keeping the teeth [...]