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The human body is a complex network of systems, all of which depend on each other to function optimally. Every dentist will tell you that there is a close link between our gut microbiome and oral health, with trillions of…
What You Need To Know? How your teeth and gums can alert dentists to other health problems Going to your dentist twice a year is important to make sure your teeth are in tip-top shape. But you might not realize…
OVERVIEW: Do you think you might have tartar? Don’t worry! The good thing is that you can be proactive in taking care of it. But first, what is tartar? Tartar, sometimes called calculus, is plaque that has hardened on your…
Plaque is the sticky, colorless film of bacteria that forms on teeth. It makes teeth “feel fuzzy” to the tongue and is most noticeable when teeth are not brushed. A growing body of research also finds that bacteria and inflammation…
OVERVIEW: Our ability to taste is often something we don’t think about—until a taste disorder compromises it. One of these disorders is dysgeusia, which happens when your sense of taste becomes distorted, and everything tastes bitter, sour, or metallic. While…
OVERVIEW: Halitosis is a frequent or persistent unpleasant odour of breath, bad or sour smelling breath. Bad breath can be acute (short term) or chronic (long term) depending on the cause. It is pertinent to know that about 85% of…
OVERVIEW: Oral sex is commonly practiced by sexually active male-female and same-gender couples of various ages, including adolescents. The various type of oral sex practices are fellatio, cunnilingus and analingus. Oral sex is infrequently examined in research on adolescents; oral…
OVERVIEW: People who smoke have a higher risk of gum problems, tooth loss, complications after tooth removal and surgery in the mouth, and developing mouth cancer. They are more likely to get infections and don’t heal as well as non-smokers.…
OVERVIEW: Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese. Your BMI is your weight in kilograms divide by…
OVERVIEW: Studies have established link between oral health and overall health. It has also shown a relationship between gum disease and heart disease. Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is inflammation of the gums. It can lead to the breakdown…
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