Oral Cancer: What You Need to Know & How to Prevent it
Oral cancer describes cancer that develops around any part of the mouth including lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, roof or floor of the mouth, tonsils and salivary glands. Oral cancer is ranked as the most common cancer in the world, with 450,000 people worldwide being diagnosed with it each year. Smoking, alcohol consumption, and the human…
READ MOREOur Picks – The Top 11 Foods You Should Be Eating For Healthy Teeth and Gums
When we think about foods or drinks that are bad for our teeth we’re sure that without much thought you could list a dozen of them! From sugary food like sticky candy to heavy starches like the ones found in bread or pasta, not to mention enamel-eroding acidic drinks like soda, coffee, and wine. These foods…
READ MOREBaby Bottle Tooth Decay – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Tooth decay begins when cavity-causing bacteria erode the outer surface of a tooth destroying the tooth’s enamel. When tooth decay occurs in infants, it is referred to as “baby bottle tooth decay” or “early childhood carriers”. From the moment your baby’s first tooth erupts, it is susceptible to cavities. An infant’s first set of teeth holds…
READ MORE5 Reasons Why You Should Practice Tongue Scraping
Tongue scraping is an ancient Ayurvedic self-care practice that is gaining popularity in recent years in the Western world. Many people are adopting this at-home oral hygiene treatment as part of there daily routine, and for good reason! It can greatly improve overall health and well-being. Here are five reasons why you should be…
READ MOREIs it Possible to Heal Cavities?
Yes! But maybe not in the way you’re thinking. For years now, we have been told that brushing and flossing keep tooth decay away – and while this is certainly true, teeth are prone to a certain amount of decay no matter how well we take care of them. What many people are unaware of,…
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