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5 ways neglecting your oral hygiene can cause loss of teeth

May 10, 2013
Do you often regret not caring for your teeth when younger?If you neglect your teeth it will almost certainly catch up with you at some point of your life as gum disease. Whether it is not maintaining a good oral hygiene, not …

Could you be suffering from gum disease?

April 16, 2013
Do you notice blood on your toothbrush every time you brush these days? Or persistent bad breath or taste in your mouth? Are your gums red and swollen? If you've noticed some or all of these symptoms, you may be suffering from …

Mouth washing clears plaque better than brushing

February 20, 2013
Mouth rinse/mouthwashing  beats toothbrush in clearing plaque and gingivitis (inflamed gums), more so than brushing alone, suggests a US research. ‘It's simple – mouth rinses can reach nearly 100 percent of the mouth's …

Stages of gum disease

April 5, 2013
If you have been told you have gum disease, you’re not alone. Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious diseases that result in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. In the …

Why you need to floss

August 16, 2012
Ever wondered what all the fuss is about flossing?  Watch this video to find out more. Flossing is an essential part of any oral health care routine. It helps remove plaque from between your teeth, in areas that the toothbrush …

Are electric toothbrushes better than manual ones?

August 16, 2012
With  all the hoopla about proper dental hygiene  and  hundreds of different types of  toothbrushes in the market, you’ve got to wonder, which is really better, the manual or electric tooth brush. According to dentists, …