No one wants to spend time thinking about oral cancer. However, with more than 43,000 Americans estimated to be diagnosed this year, educating yourself on prevention methods, early detection, and treatment options is more important than ever. While the number of people expected to be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers is concerning, the good…
Swellings around the mouth can happen for a variety of reasons. For example, swelling can occur because of blocked salivary glands, medication side-effects, poor nutrition (particularly vitamin C deficiency), gingivitis and gum disease, and some oral cancers. However, a swelling can also be an indication that a tooth has an abscess, especially if it is…
Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while — if they are nervous, upset or under stress. But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems. Dry mouth can Cause difficulties in tasting, chewing, swallowing, and speaking Increase your…
In this day and age, there is no reason to be self-conscious about one’s smile. There are plenty of simple and painless orthodontic procedures to keep your teeth straight and gapless, and teeth whitening products are so widespread you can make your smile whiter at home. Most whitening products present absolutely no harm to your…
To keep your mouth healthy and your smile beautiful, Indian Dental Association gives these four steps with which you will be on your way to a life of good oral hygiene…. Brushing When you brush your teeth, you remove the bacteria that promote tooth decay and the plaque that can cause gum disease. Regular and…