Clear aligners have transformed orthodontics. Invisalign and similar systems let people straighten teeth discreetly, comfortably and without regular wire adjustments. There is one problem that catches almost everyone out at some point: aligners get lost, damaged or accidentally thrown away.
Oil pulling is one of those practices that sounds strange until you understand what it does. Swishing oil around the mouth for 10–20 minutes seems too simple to make a difference, yet people use it to improve everything from gum health and bad breath to skin, digestion and immune function. This ancient Ayurvedic practice has found new life in modern wellness circles because science is beginning to catch up with what traditional medicine has observed for centuries: the mouth is not separate from the rest of the body.
Discover the importance of the oral microbiome, its link to overall health, and tips for maintaining a balanced mouth ecosystem.
Dental health is one of the areas that has been neglected during COVID-19. With dentists having to close their doors and now having to deal with a huge backlog of patients, oral health has witnessed a huge decline.
No one wants to lose a tooth, but when you really think about it, it’s not hard to imagine that it probably won’t be that big of a deal. After all, there are 31 other teeth remaining, right? How big of a deal could loosing one, or even two, really be?
Encouraging your children to brush can be difficult, particularly if they are of a young age. However, with a few simple changes and regular check-ups at an affordable dental practice, you can begin to prioritise oral health alongside a healthy lifestyle.