What to do in Common Dental Emergencies

The chances of a tooth surviving after an injury depends largely on what is done between the time the injury occurs and the time the patient presents to the dentist.A cut on your lip, cheek or tongue: first rinse out with warm water and salt. If it is a small cut(such as a bite), bleeding will stop...

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4 Dental Tips that will boost your Confidence when Meeting a Client/Attending an interview

When you are meeting a client for the first time or attending an interview, you certainly want to leave a good impression about yourself. You will need to pay good attention to your mouth and teeth if you don't want your client covering his/her nose or keeping some distance between you.TipsBrush your...

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RCT: An Alternative to Removing your Tooth

RCT- Root Canal Treatment/Root Canal Therapy A root canal is simply a treatment done on an infected or damaged tooth. It is usually done to save the tooth rather than removing it. What is a Canal? Each tooth consists of a compartment known as the 'power house' of the tooth. It houses the nerves...

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What It Means To Have an Extra Tooth

A person is said to have an extra tooth if the tooth is an addition to the normal series of teeth. Your dentist may refer to the word 'supernumerary' it simply means extra tooth.Types of Extra TeethMesiodens: an extra tooth located in the middle of the two front teeth in the upper jaw. Paramolar...

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How do you handle getting a Tooth extracted(removed)?

TipsBe relaxed: there is need for you to keep calm. Inform your Dentist of any Medical condition: It is important you inform your dentist of your medical history such as: hypertension, diabetes, asthma etc. Also inform him/her of any drug allergies or medication you might be using presently....

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Brushing too hard can make your Teeth go from White to Yellow

In order to achieve whiter teeth, a number of people think they are not brushing hard enough hence, they apply so much force while brushing their teeth and make use of very hard toothbrushes.The enamel which is the outer layer of the tooth is usually light yellow to grayish white in colour while that...

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Do you know that Chewing Gum is good for your Teeth?

Yes chewing gum is a healthy habit that is good for your teeth. But before you start chewing just any gum, let me state here that dentists only recommend chewing 'Sugarless' gum.Sugarless/sugar free gum are chewing gums that do not contain sugar which causes tooth decay. They contain sweeteners such...

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Leaving Feeding Bottles in your Baby's mouth overnight can damage his/her Teeth

When a baby wakes up to feed at night, the most comfortable thing for the mother to do is to reach out for the feeding bottle, place in her baby's mouth and continue with her sleep. Though it saves the mother stress, this action is detrimental to the health of the baby.Babies without teeth may get away...

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Do you know that Coffee stains the teeth? Find out ways to prevent Teeth stains.

Tobacco, coffee, tea, red wine, kola nut(African) and chlorhexidine mouthwash are major culprits when it comes to teeth stains.The following are ways to prevent these culprits from staining your teeth.Quit tobacco: aside from the fact that smokers are liable to die young, tobacco also causes embarrassing...

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7 Reasons why you should not grind your Teeth

Teeth grinding is a habit many engage in when they are anxious/stressed or during sleep. It is also known as Bruxism. The sound produced when a person clenches and grinds could be quite disturbing. Teeth grinding is seen in children and adults; however, it is commoner in adults. Children who grind their...

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Electric toothbrushes: A smart way of cleaning your teeth

Electric toothbrushes are powered toothbrushes which can either be rechargeable or non rechargeable. When switched on, they produce vibrations that are effective in removing plaque(whitish substances) from the teeth and prevent gum disease.It is important to state that you can achieve a good oral hygiene...

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5 Fun ways to Spice up your Child's Toothbrushing.

Getting a child to brush can sometimes be a tough job. From a crying child to one who runs away whenever it is time to brush. For the very young ones, they may simply not understand why mummy has to stick something into their mouth and move it around.The following are sure ways to get your child interested...

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Secrets to having painless Dental procedures

The mere thought of going through pain can trigger fear in an individual and affect his/her decision to visit the Dentist.A relaxed and cooperative patient is every dentists joy as this will help him/her conclude treatments on time and be able to attend to other patients. The dentist therefore aims...

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Check out the Materials used to fill holes in the Teeth

Holes created by tooth decay or fracture are usually filled/restored to stop pain and the progression of the decay. Filling the tooth also helps restore the tooth back to function and aesthetics.There are basically 2 types of filling materials; temporary and permanent.Temporary filling materials: as...

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Important things to note about the Baby/Milk teeth

Humans have two sets of teeth; the baby/milk teeth(which is temporary) and the adult teeth(which is permanent).The baby teeth is the first set to appear in the mouth and there are 20 teeth in all; 10 in the upper and 10 in the lower jaw. They are generally smaller in size and whiter than the adult teeth....

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Dental X-rays: How safe are they?

If you have a hole or a painful tooth, your Dentist will most likely request for a dental X-ray to know the extent of decay/damage and arrive at a diagnosis. This will help show the whole tooth and the surrounding structures.Dental X-rays are diagnostic as well as preventive. If you are visiting the...

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What to know about Babies born with teeth

It is rare to see a baby born with teeth. When babies are born, they are not expected to have any teeth in their mouth until the age of 6months(could be earlier). However, due to reasons that can't be explained, a baby may be born with a tooth/teeth in his/her mouth. This is commonly seen in the lower...

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Watch your Stress, it can trigger Mouth sores.

Mouth sores result from a break in the lining of the mouth. They are often caused byTrauma from cheek/lip biting or irritation from a chipped tooth, Allergies to certain foods, Nutritional deficiencies(iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid) and Stress: Many tend to develop mouth ulcers around...

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My front tooth is chipped off, can it be fixed?

The upper front tooth often receives the greatest impact during a fall or accident making it liable to fracture/chip off.Before and After RepairIf the impact of the fall is not so much, the tooth may chip off without causing any pain or discomfort. However, if the impact of the accident is much, a large...

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Help! Is Chewing Stick bad for my Teeth

Chewing sticks are cheap 'natural toothbrushes' made from tree twigs(small branches). Its use is commonly seen in people who dwell in rural areas where toothbrushes and toothpastes are not readily available. Many of our grandparents make use of chewing sticks to clean their teeth. Some make use of the...

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Happy New Year

Happy New year readers.This year, have a positive attitude towards achieving a good dental health.Have a beautiful 20...

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