What Damage Can Sugar Do to My Teeth?
Sugar is detrimental to oral health, but what specific properties make it so dangerous? Eating sweet foods like cakes, candy, and other sweets usually bring on cavities. Sugar is a favourite food for the microorganisms that live in the mouth, which convert it into acids. These acids are responsible for the erosion of dental enamel, […]
Dry Mouth & How to Treat It
Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a frequent adverse effect of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and other drugs. It can be unpleasant and make it challenging to speak and swallow. Whether your symptoms of dry mouth are transient or persistent, certain things can help. How Important Is Salvia for the Body? Saliva keeps your mouth […]
How To Handle A Loose Tooth
Teeth may be powerful enough to rip through food, but they are also easily broken. Experiencing trauma, such as a fall, can cause teeth to become dislodged or even fall out altogether. No long-term harm occurs when a baby’s tooth is lost this way. However, adults with a permanent loose tooth may benefit from visiting […]
What Harm Thumb-sucking May Do to Children’s Dental Health
Thumb sucking is a normal instinct for a youngster, and many children begin while still in the womb. Thumb sucking becomes problematic only when it gets chronic and lasts well beyond infancy. It is at this point that oral health difficulties become obvious. According to the Canadian Orthodontic Society, if thumb sucking stops before seven, […]