Dental Hygiene

In past columns, I have provided an overview of periodontal (gum) disease and shared links for more detailed information. Today’s column reiterates the ongoing impact of this disease and looks at …

We often talk about the common headaches, minor skin injury somewhere also makes us visit the health facilities. However, we hardly pay attention to the most important part of life, …

Society’s obsession with perfect teeth is arguably understandable. People with misaligned teeth are not only insecure about their looks but may also face several health issues. That’s where the orthodontic …

Back in the 1970s, orthodontists were seeing that some of their patients who were wearing braces had very poor oral hygiene and thus had periodontal (gum) issues—the gums were swollen …

If you’re wondering how to get rid of bad breath, we get it: Halitosis does not leave a good impression. What’s more, it’s often hard to tell if your own …

There are three certainties in life: Death, taxes and morning breath. No matter how much you scrub those pearly whites at night, that familiar foul taste and stench is a …

If you have anxiety about going to the dentist, you are not alone. More than 80% of Americans have dental anxiety or dental phobia (odontophobia). When this fear and anxiety …

Dental and oral wellbeing is an important part of your general health and well-being. Bad habits regarding oral cleanliness can prompt dental problems and gum infections and are likewise connected …

Let’s be honest here: no one likes to tolerate bad breath and poor oral hygiene. It is one of the easiest ways to ruin your first impression. So what’s the solution …

How much is too much? When it comes to toothpaste less is definitely more according to a top dentist. Dr Aneka Khaira, award-winning cosmetic and restorative dentist at Vogue Dental, …