oral care

How to Floss Properly

How to Floss Properly Even when religiously brushing our teeth twice per day, or after every meal or snack, we sometimes wonder why cavities still develop on our teeth. This is because brushing alone does not extend into the hard-to-reach areas of our mouths, resulting in trapped food particles that turn into plaque. This leads…

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Top 3 Reasons to Visit Your Dentist Regularly

Top 3 Reasons to Visit Your Dentist Regularly   To be able to maintain good dental health, it’s a no-brainer that we have to make regular visits to our dentist at least once per year. You already know that your oral health is in your hands, yet many of us skip our dental check-ups because we…

Your Oral Health Is In Your Hands

Oral care can be easily referred to as to taking care of your mouth and teeth. Some people would say that it mainly consists of brushing, rinsing with mouthwash, and flossing. But there’s more to it than that. We gathered some important tips so that you can maximize your oral care.

5 tips to have whiter teeth
5 tips to have whiter teeth

5 tips to have whiter teeth Scientist Andrew Newberg says that a smile is “the symbol that was rated with the highest positive emotional content”. It is such a mindless activity that sometimes we don’t even see it coming. We smile when our co-workers crack a joke after a long day at the office. We smile when…

10 Things Your Dentist Knows Just by Looking at Your Mouth
10 Things Your Dentist Knows Just by Looking at Your Mouth

10 Things Your Dentist Knows Just by Looking at Your Mouth 1. Pregnant alert! Most pregnant women are amazed by how their general dentist can determine that they are pregnant by just assessing their mouth. This is not entirely a magic trick. Most pregnant women develop inflamed gums or gingivitis during the course of their pregnancy….

Why your gums bleed when you brush your teeth
Why your gums bleed when you brush your teeth

Why your gums bleed when you brush your teeth   We have various concerns when it comes to our oral and dental health, and one of the most common among them is gum bleeding.  It can be very uncomfortable when you’re brushing you teeth, and all of the sudden you see blood drops on the…

How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?
How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?

How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?   Brushing your teeth has been ingrained to our system from waking up in the morning and right before sleep. Research shows that brushing can prevent cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease. But just as important as brushing, it is also essential to make sure that you’re equipped with…

4 Foods that Stain Your Teeth

4 Foods that Stain Your Teeth A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear. But how about a white smile? Throughout the years, certain foods and drinks can damage and stain our teeth, creating a big impact on our oral health. But to have a whiter smile, maintaining ‘good’ oral health may not be enough. Sometimes,…

Why Do I Need a Deep Cleaning?

Why Do I Need a Deep Cleaning? I’ve heard it a thousand times: “Doc, I don’t want a deep cleaning; just give me the regular one.” If you have ever been told that you needed a deep cleaning, you’ve probably said (or at least thought) the same thing. So what exactly is a deep cleaning?…