Bleeding gums after a tooth extraction procedure is fairly common amongst patients but it can be quite worrisome. It is very important to identify the cause and stop excessive or abnormal bleeding if it occurs. It is important to get in touch with a dentist immediately if this happens. Bleeding is usually excessive during the … Read more
Kissing your partner is one of the best ways to show your affection to them. But have you ever wondered the consequences of kissing someone with poor oral health? There is a lot of dental research that explains these consequences and today we will focus on why you should be careful in kissing someone with … Read more
Dry mouth is a condition that typically occurs when the mouth is unable to produce sufficient saliva. While a lot of people believe their age is a major contributing factor, oftentimes it is due to your diet and prescribed medications. Since older people usually take medication on a daily basis, they have to deal with … Read more
Nearly everyone rinses their mouth with water after they are done brushing their teeth. After all, how else are you going to get rid of the excess toothpaste in your mouth? This may come as a surprise, but it may not be the right thing to do. In fact, if you do rinse your mouth … Read more
It’s easy to assume that swallowing mouthwash is either no big deal or a trip to the ER. Fluoride rinse labels draw the line at the amount used for rinsing: if more than that is swallowed by accident, they say to get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Past that, it … Read more
Maybe your breath isn’t as fresh as you’d like, your gums bleed a little when you brush, or there’s a zinc toothpaste in your cart and you’re wondering whether it’s worth it. Zinc is a useful supporting ingredient, not a miracle mineral. In toothpaste and mouthwash it’s added to help control plaque, slow tartar buildup, … Read more
You’ve probably heard of probiotics before – the beneficial bacteria that are found everywhere from face masks to yogurt and more. You’ve probably taken probiotics in supplement form as well to help support the help of your stomach. But were you aware that there are two different types of probiotics? You’re already aware of the … Read more
If there is a small white or yellow oval-shaped ulcer or a painful red area in your mouth, then you are dealing with a canker sore. This condition usually occurs on the softer parts of the mouth such as your mouth, inside of your cheeks and on the inside of your lips. The medical name … Read more
Burning mouth syndrome is a burning, scalding, or tingling feeling in the mouth that can come back every day for months, even though the mouth usually looks completely normal. It’s hard to treat because there’s nothing to see and no single test confirms it, so treatment starts with finding out whether something else is causing … Read more
If you have a first aid kit in your home, you may already be familiar with Hydrogen peroxide. It is a liquid that has many different uses. The liquid is also used as an active ingredient in many teeth whitening products. If you have ever come across a teeth whitening treatment with hydrogen peroxide as … Read more
