Receded gums and tooth loss… Many of us fear these dental problems, but how many of us know the causes, symptoms and possible treatments? While brushing techniques are partly to blame, other bad habits, as [...]
In theory, sensory hypersensitivity refers to greater-than-normal sensitivity. However, in practice, this phenomenon is much more complex and distressing, as can affect all day-to-day activities. Those who suffer from it are overly sensitive to their [...]
Brushing your teeth regularly and thoroughly is necessary for maintaining good oral hygiene. However, nearly half of all people fail to brush their teeth at least twice a day or for the recommended amount of [...]
We like our teeth to be white; that’s a fact. Yellow, black, grey: this rainbow of troubling colors rarely means good news. For example, grey discoloration tends to appear chiefly after a trauma. While adults [...]
Have you noticed white patches on your teeth? While they may less obtrusive than yellow or brown stains, they’re no less unpleasant or worrisome! What causes them, and more importantly, how can you get rid [...]
Thrush is a mouth infection caused by an uncontrolled propagation of the fungus Candida albicans. That’s why this yeast infection is also known as oral candidiasis or moniliasis. Candida albicans is naturally present in the [...]