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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is responsible for the overall movement of the jaw, can all too often stir up a host of problems (interestingly, some of which are unrelated to the jaw). Problems that affect the TMJ stem from triggers that cause excruciating pain in the entire jaw, surrounding […]
As everybody desires to hold a great smile, proper maintenance of oral hygiene is gaining due importance. Poor oral hygiene may follow up with a wide variety of dental as well as other serious ailments which may include gum disease, bone loss, strokes, infection, heart ailments and many more. Hence, […]
Why Looking After Your Smile May Prolong Your Life Can you guess what mouth disease this is? Most people experience it more than once, Is much less common in children, Affects 3 out of every 4 adults in the UK, More than half of teenagers have some form of the […]
The issue of tooth decay is not new but the treatments that are now followed to address the dental complications are much updated. As time has passed, dental science has become so advanced that those who suffer from dental problems do not hesitate to visit the dental clinics at the […]
Dental anxiety or dental phobia affects a surprisingly large amount of the population. Nearly 30% of all the population feel anxious about going to the dentist. 5-10% of us have a fear so strong that it prevents us going to the dentist at all. Of course this tends to exacerbate […]
In ancient times, people believed that a mysterious creature known as the “tooth worm†caused tooth decay and toothache. The legend of the worm was so prevalent that cultures as varied as those in Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and the Far East had their own versions of the […]
Bad breath, or halitosis, is a common but embarrassing problem. Left unchecked, it can ruin social relationships, make it tougher to get or keep a job, and eventually lead to increased isolation. Some cases of bad breath are normal and short-lived, such as “morning breath,†which typically goes away when […]
Bad breath or halitosis can be a long-term nuisance, resulting in discomfort and embarrassment in social situations. Culprits of bad breath include poor oral hygiene, such as not brushing your teeth and infrequent brushing can contribute to dental plaques as well as periodontal diseases which in turn cause the formation […]