The Sweet Science of Chocolate Stains on Teeth

The surface of teeth, the enamel layer, is porous. This means that without regular brushing, the tiny molecules in some foods and drinks can cause staining. Although dark beverages, such as tea, coffee and red wine are the worst culprits, chocolate can also stain teeth. If, like many people, you regularly partake of chocolate in both its liquid and solid form, you should be aware of the risks. Chocolate Contains Tannins [Read More]

Dental Aesthetics – New-Age Cosmetic Dental Solutions to Help You Maintain Your Youthful Smile for Longer

Aging leads to loss of volume and skin elasticity. Over time, your skin undergoes natural dilapidation, and becomes drier and unable to protect itself from damage. These changes are inevitable, and they lead to the formation of skin wrinkles. Your lips, jaws, and cheeks are key areas that will sell you out as your age advances. However, it's possible for you to maintain a youthful smile and young-looking facial appearance. New-age cosmetic dentistry offers a wide array of cosmetic solutions that can effectively preserve your youthful smile. [Read More]

A Guide to Oral Cancer

The term 'oral cancer' refers to any cancer that originates in or around the mouth. Oral cancer usually occurs on the lips and tongue but can also affect the cheeks, gums and tonsils as well as the roof and floor of the mouth. As Very Well explains, oral cancer is a serious and potentially fatal illness, but like many cancers, it is much more treatable if it is caught early. This brief guide explains how the symptoms of oral cancer present themselves, as well as how it is diagnosed and how it is treated. [Read More]

Two ways to minimise your child's chances of developing serious dental health problems

It's important to do what you can to minimise your child's chances of developing dental health problems. Here are two ways to do this. Pay attention to how they brush their teeth A lot of parents assume that as long as their children brush their teeth twice a day, they will not develop gum disease, cavities or other dental problems. Unfortunately, this is not the case, as the way in which your child brushes their teeth can have just as much of an impact on their chances of developing oral health conditions as the frequency with which they clean them. [Read More]