Apr 09 2011
Looking after your teeth should not be considered a chore. Rather, it should be treated like any other part of our daily routine. Is having a shower a chore? Actually, you can brush your teeth under the shower if you want. What is a chore is having to visit a dentist every two years to [...]
Mar 19 2011
If you were to look at the role of a dentist 50 years ago, they spent half their working life either filling or extracting teeth. Today, a dentist spends much less of their working life on these areas, and more time on areas designed to prevent those two activities. Of the two, dentists still fill [...]
Oct 15 2010
We take our teeth for granted! Sure, you may brush and perhaps even floss regularly. You may even visit the dentist occasionally, when you remember, or have a toothache. But do you really know your teeth – or anything about teeth?
Fluoride is good for the teeth – we all know that. But did you know [...]
Sep 27 2010
There are two different schools of thought when it comes to dental hygiene, brushing your teeth, and rinsing. We encourage everyone to rinse their mouth after eating, especially if you have been eating or drinking sugary foods. What about after brushing?
In the past, the recommendation was to rinse thoroughly after brushing your teeth. There is [...]
Jul 12 2009
Walk into any supermarket and try picking up a toothpaste in one shot. If you are not loyal to one brand or one flavor, you may spend 10-15 minutes looking for the right one. The number and variety of toothpastes available in the market can puzzle anyone. Let us look at what the oral care [...]
Sep 18 2008
A smile may come natural but a beautiful smile has a stringent dental care routine and a healthy diet behind. You already know what a proper dental care routine comprises of. You also know the food you should snack on. In this post, we will discuss the important vitamins and mineral that make the foundation [...]
Aug 26 2008
My dentist told me I should consume fluoride for healthy teeth and gums. Where can I get fluoride, apart from the fluoride toothpaste I have been prescribed?
You will find fluoride in the following food:
Cereals
Fresh fruit and juices
Vegetables
Turkey
Cherry
Tea
One of teeth is chipped. My friend suggested bonding. What is it and what are its benefits?
Bonding is [...]
Aug 10 2008
Several times in the previous posts we have mentioned that fluoride is good for the teeth. In this post we will explore why.
What is fluoride?
Fluoride is a mineral. Fluoride is a compound of two elements: fluorine and oxygen.
How is fluoride connected to teeth?
Fluoride, along with calcium and phosphate, is present in the enamel of [...]