Oral cancer, as we all know, is a severe and fatal illness that impacts millions of individuals globally. Even in the UAE, despite all advancements in the medical field, the disease still takes a heavy toll on individuals and families across the country. Oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth, lips, tongue, and throat and can […]
Category: General Dentistry
Every morning, it’s your toothbrush and your toothpaste that make you ‘smile-ready’ for the rest of the day! But if you are not using the right kind of toothbrush, then it might affect you otherwise. When you walk into a supermarket, the oral hygiene section, may at times, overwhelm you with varieties of toothbrushes. But, […]
Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result from poor dental health habits, types of food one eats, unhealthy lifestyle habits or even can be a sign of other health problems. The most common way of addressing the issue of Bad breath is by maintaining a Good Oral Hygiene. But if regular brushing, flossing and mouthwash […]
We all want to say ‘Cheese’ when a photo is clicked. But, for some, tooth discoloration or stained teeth makes them cautious and even affect their confidence level. It is definitely not a disease but can be an effect of some ailments, food or habits. Hot and Cold beverages, wines, certain fruits and vegetables Smoking […]
Every major disease surely gives us an early warning sign. Sometimes, we hear the alarm and at times we unfortunately miss it. But if we pay attention to the oral health then we can spot early signs of any major ailments in our body through these dental issues. Listed below are few signs and symptoms […]
Pregnancy brings happiness, dreams and new hope in anyone’s life. But on a woman’s body, it’s also a surge of numerous hormones that take place. Her body goes through a lot of hormonal turmoils during each trimester. It is because of such spikes and dips of hormonal levels that her teeth and gums also gets […]
If you have a gap between your teeth due to a missing tooth or teeth, you should seriously consider finding a solution to fill the space due to various reasons. Primarily because the gap caused by the missing tooth or teeth can potentially affect the way you eat and speak. Especially, if your missing tooth […]
The American Academy of Periodontology states that, “Research has shown that periodontal disease is associated with several other diseases.” So, what is periodontal disease? According to the American Dental Association (ADA), “It is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is one of the major causes of tooth loss in […]
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) by 6 months of age, children should have a routine oral health assessment by a dentist. Listed below are the top five most frequently asked dental queries that our Pediatric Dentists have received relating to dental emergencies in children: 1. What do I do if my […]
There are numerous causes that lead to tooth decay in kids. Some of the most popular causes include poor oral hygiene, sugary and sticky foods as well as carbonated beverages. According to the American Dental Association, tooth decay can be a silent disease as it tends to begin before the child or the parents notice […]
