Eating disorder is a kind of psychological problem that provokes atypical eating behaviors. Such unhealthy eating habits are detrimental to our oral health as well as our general health. Similar to obsession, weight gain or loss, abnormal dietary habits cause many lingering & damaging effects on dental health like enamel wear down, dry mouth, etc. … Continue reading How do eating disorders affect your mouth?
People with Multiple Sclerosis have high chances of developing oral diseases in direct and indirect ways. Multiple Sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves in the eyes resulting in problems like fatigue, motor impairment, etc. It begins in the central nervous system (CNS) and progresses gradually.
Immune System is an interconnected network of organs, cells, and proteins in our body to fight against disease-causing microorganisms. When our body identifies any toxic substance, harmful microbes, or other infectious agents, the immune system recognizes those antigens and stimulates antibodies to kill them and cure the illness. In contrast, when there is a disruption … Continue reading 5 Autoimmune diseases that can hurt your oral health
Sleeping is an important physiological activity that is essential for our physical health. As it helps in boosting the immune system and replenish the functionalities of organs inside the body, sleep disturbances will cause a blunder in certain vital functions, leading to chronic diseases like stroke, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and much more.
Water is nature’s drink and it holds high nutritional contents like calcium, fluoride, iron, potassium, and so on. You might aware of the importance of drinking a lot of water. Rehydrating with water takes care of balancing the fluid concentration in our body, supply nutrients to the inner cells, aids in digestion, keeping your heart … Continue reading Different types of water and their effects on teeth
Similar to eating nutritious foods, choosing the right cookware to prepare the cuisines is also crucial for a healthy life. Recent evidences show that foods we eat have unpleasant effects on our body due to the toxic substances in the cooking utensil’s raw material. For instance, aluminium utensils are the widely used cookware in houses … Continue reading Harmful effects of aluminium on your oral health
What we eat and how often we eat are the essential things required to keep our mouth clean and healthy. To maintain a healthy oral cavity, you should follow a diet that comprises of tooth-friendly foods and drinks. Most people are not aware of the effects of the drinks they consume on their teeth. Similar … Continue reading Best and worst drinks for your teeth
It can be difficult to leave refined sugar. Fortunately, there are natural substitutes for sugar, which offers a healthy amount of sweetness without any of the bad side effects. They’re low in fructose, low in calories, and very sweet in taste.
Do you need to remove your wisdom teeth? Are your wisdom teeth damaged or injured? If you want to know what wisdom teeth are, they are found in the area at the back of the gums. Known as the third molars, almost all adults have 32 teeth which include 4 wisdom teeth with two at … Continue reading Warning signs you need to remove wisdom teeth
Chronic emission of a nasty, foul smell from mouth is quite embarrassing. The primary cause of such an unpleasant smell is the breakdown of proteins by bacteria in the oral cavity. Although bad breath is associated with various dental diseases, certain health problems also cause Halitosis (Bad Breath). To put it simply, the bad breath … Continue reading Different Kinds of Bad Breath
