May 27 2011
Most people are familiar with the term ‘tooth decay’, yet few really understand the processes involved. Like many situations in life, if you have an understanding of a process, you may be better armed to take defensive action against it. Oral hygiene is all about protecting your teeth from decay, and protecting your gums from [...]
Jan 22 2011
Fluoride has done a good job in helping to harden and preserve the enamel in our teeth, particularly our children’s teeth. However, our teeth are not perfectly smooth, even with the use of fluoride. There are microscopic tears in the enamel, and this tiny weakness is used by caries to find a way into a [...]
Jul 30 2010
Is there an oral problem that’s marring your smile? Are you aware of the oral problems that are likely to affect you in the absence of proper oral care? Do you know what you need to do if you get rid of such a problem?
Bad breath, or halitosis, can mar your smile when [...]
Jun 25 2010
How much attention do you pay to your dental health? Can you fight plaque, tartar and cavities? Not sure what they are? Read on.
Plaque is the layer on your teeth that you remove by brushing every day. Plaque is a soft layer of bacteria that usually accumulates near the gum line and in the hard-to-reach [...]
Mar 03 2010
When it comes to dental health, you come across several terms that are alien to you initially but become a part of your everyday use. However, do you know what they mean even if you use them everyday? I am not being condescending, people, but more often than not, we tend to use words we [...]
Feb 15 2010
A cousin of mine is very proud of the fact that she never had to undergo a dental procedure. Though I find her very snobbish at times, I do think she ought to be proud. And why not, she takes care of her teeth well enough never to undergo a treatment. If you haven’t been [...]
Nov 12 2009
If you have not been taking care of your teeth, you are allowing the dental cavity to beat you. If you don’t want to lose the race, here’s what you should do.
Brush after every meal. Make sure you brush before you hit the bed. This will keep bacteria at bay while you are asleep. Follow [...]
Mar 12 2009
What are cavities?
Cavities refer to the decay our teeth undergo. Literally, a cavity means a crater or a hole. Tooth decay starts occurring when the the enamel and dentin of the teeth are attacked by acids produced by the bacteria in the mouth. The bacteria releases acids from the food debris in the mouth, resulting [...]
Mar 06 2009
What is plaque?
This is the layer on your teeth that you remove by brushing everyday. Plaque is a soft layer of bacteria that usually accumulates near the gum line and in the hard-to-reach places between your teeth. Plaque is harmful to the teeth and gums. If plaque is not removed on a regular basis, it [...]
Dec 14 2008
Continuing with the series on ‘Teeth Problems’, we will discuss teeth cavities. Cavities are also referred to as caries.
What are dental cavities?
Literally, a cavity means a hole. Dental cavities are holes in the teeth that clearly indicate teeth decay.
What causes cavities?
Plaque in our mouth is the culprit causing dental cavities. The bacteria present in [...]