There are so many simple things that we do in our day to day life that affect our teeth. We often don’t realize it until its too late. With all bad oral habits, its best to recognize them earlier than later so you can address the problem and prevent all the adverse...
From a young age, we were told to brush and floss our teeth daily. It is important to floss before bedtime and brush for two minutes. The first step to maintaining optimal oral hygiene is incorporating this into our daily routine. The second step is to make sure we...
What are early childhood caries (ECC)? Children under the age of 6 that have already developed two or more cavities in their first set of teeth are considered to have ECC. What are the common risk factors for ECC in infants? Not visiting the dentist on time Going to...
A diastema is a space or gap between two teeth, typically the upper two front teeth. This is very common amongst children but exists in adult teeth as well. What causes spaces between teeth? An imbalance between the size of the teeth and the jaw Oversized labial...
Losing teeth is a normal part of life. We experience losing our primary (baby) teeth which eventually get replaced with permanent (adult) teeth. As we age, our bones naturally tend to weaken causing mobility in our teeth. However, there are certain factors that...
