Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is a common complaint. Research shows that approximately 30% of adults report a dry mouth at some point in their life. However, it's important to remember that xerostomia is subjective, meaning it's based on how dry your mouth FEELS. It is not to be confused with salivary gland hypofunction, which is objective (your mouth shows…
Babies have a biological desire to suck on fingers and objects (ie. dummies, pacifiers, toys). These habits are considered to be self-soothing and they often provide comfort to children. Up until a certain age, there is no detrimental effect to the teeth or jaws from these habits. This article will discuss the age at which thumb sucking and dummies become…
During a global pandemic (aka the Coronavirus season), it can be difficult to maintain routine dental visits. Plus, you'll find yourself taking more photos to stay connected with your friends and family...which means your teeth are going to be on FULL display. So how can you do teeth whitening at home? Well, that's easy because this article will give you…
Do you give a toss about fancy floss? Well, Cocofloss thinks you might.In recent times people have made some pretty compelling claims about coconut and its health benefits. So the folks at Cocofloss have glammed up one of the least-loved products in dentistry - floss, by infusing it with coconut oil and nice aromas. And truth be told, I have…
Truth be told, most of us will either get the Coronavirus (Covid-19), or we will come into contact with someone who has tested positive for Coronavirus. At the moment, it’s estimated that 60-70% of the population will get Covid-19, so it shouldn’t be a surprise if you test positive. Currently, there are a lot of articles on the internet about…
This coronavirus article is slightly different from the rest because it focuses on healthy snacks you should be buying to avoid dental infections during the coronavirus lockdown. However, if you want to learn more about the virus, how it spreads and how you can protect yourself from it, then click here. You see one of the negative impacts of COVID-19…
What is Coronavirus? The word 'Coronavirus' is used to describe a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe symptoms. Recently, it has been used to describe the novel coronavirus (nCoV) or Covid 19. The number 19 refers to the year it started, which was 2019 in Wuhan, China. This virus has since spread around…
Lemon water helps with weight loss, detoxification, digestion, it's an excellent source of Vitamin C, boosts immunity, provides antioxidants, BUT, it's bad for your teeth. In recent years, the popularity of lemon water has drastically increased, perhaps due to the rumours floating around social media which state that lemon water aids in weight loss and the benefits of lemon water…
Patches on your tongue may be due to an inflammatory condition called benign migratory glossitis (BMG). This condition has many names, the most common one being 'geographic tongue', but medical practitioners may also refer to it as 'erythema migrans' or 'migratory stomatitis'. What Does Geographic Tongue Look Like? This is a chronic, harmless, and a benign condition. It usually (but not always)…
Swirlit is a novel bottled beverage that claims to be good for your teeth. Aside from water, there is little out there that dentists feel comfortable recommending to their patients in the beverage market. So does Swirlit, a tea-based beverage created by a dentist, breakthrough as an alternative to sugary and acidic drinks? Watch the Video to See Swirlit Reviewed…