Tag: oral health
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How Does Sugar Contribute To Tooth Decay?
Introduction Tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body. Yet, they are easily prone to decay. How do you think this happens? In truth, bacteria cause the tooth to decay, not the sugar. But the sugar serves as a fuel for these caries causing bacteria to demineralize the tooth enamel leading to dental […]
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Oral hygiene: How to do it right?
It is necessary to take care of your child’s teeth when they are young. Otherwise, they will have to face the consequences of not brushing in the later stage of their life. Your children can indulge in junk food, especially when they are out with friends. So extra supervision from the parents is a must. […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Dental Caries
Dental caries is often referred to as tooth decay or a hole in the tooth. It is one of the most common and widespread oral diseases that can be prevented. According to the World Health Organisation, about 2 billion people worldwide have dental decay in their permanent teeth whereas 520 million children are suffering from […]
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What is Thumbsucking ?
Don’t they look adorable when they do it! Thumb-sucking is a common pastime among kids. It is likewise referred to as non-nutritive sucking & has many benefits like helping control emotions, offering consolation and security allows the kid to relax and focus. Generally, the urge to suck their thumb reduces as the kids get older. […]
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Bad Breath: Causes and Prevention
Are you embarrassed to talk to someone because of bad breath? Yes, it can be quite depressing for you when people avoid you because of your smelly breath. Often, people with bad breath do not realise it until someone points it out to them. When pointed out, it could crush one’s self-esteem. If you really […]
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School Oral Health
Education and health are deeply connected with each other. If we want our children to gain knowledge and perform well in academics they should be healthy enough to attend their classes regularly. Just like any other ailment, toothache is one of the top most contributing factors to loss of class hours and absenteeism. A 2018 […]