Many people are not bothered about the odors in their mouths, whereas a small percentage who have bad breath constantly go out of their way trying this and that to keep their mouths fresh. You will find many more often than not chewing gum in the name of hiding the bad breath. [...]
Tooth decay has been rated as one of the commonest oral health problems. However, people of all ages, both adults and children, are prone to tooth decay, but in the current day very young children are especially vulnerable. There is a specific type of severe decay described as baby bottle tooth decay. What is [...]
For a long time, tooth decay has been associated more with adults than children, but it has now become one of many nightmares for parents. It has still remained a puzzle to many parents why tooth decay strikes children at very early ages, since it has become quite common to find children [...]
Oral hygiene is an essential factor in maintaining overall health. To achieve sound oral health, one must see to it that good oral hygiene is maintained. When oral hygiene habits are practised religiously and routinely, there will be no tooth decay. A few measures to stay away from tooth decay are: [...]
The best way to protect your child from tooth decay is by educating them about it, and teaching them the importance of following oral hygiene measures. Once the child understands the main concept, your job is half done. Kids do not understand the language of grown-ups. It can be tough to teach them something, as [...]
Tooth decay is an infectious microbial disease which leads to demineralization of the hard inorganic part, and the dissolution of the organic part, of the tooth structure. Tooth decay cannot be taken lightly, and it is extremely important to be aware of the causes of its occurrence, and the measures that can [...]
Tooth decay is an infectious microbiologic disease that involves the destruction of the tooth structure after dissolution of the inorganic portion of the tooth, and disintegration of the organic portion of the tooth. There are many factors responsible for causing tooth decay. The bad habits that cause tooth decay are: […]
As parents, you are always worried and anxious about your children, even more than yourselves. Tooth decay in kids can be a serious matter of concern for parents. There are some risk factors which, if avoided or brought under control, can reduce the chances of tooth decay. Generally, babies or kids who are fed [...]
Dental caries, or dental decay, is a bacterial infection that has devastating effects if not brought under control at the right time. You must be able to make out whether you are at a risk of tooth decay or not. Just cross-check a few of the points mentioned below to decide if you fall in [...]
Dental decay is one of the most common problems seen in people of almost all age groups. According to a recent survey, aged people are especially prone to dental decay. The reason behind this can be the lack of oral hygiene due to laxity shown in carrying out oral hygiene measures. The difficulty in gaining [...]
