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Why do I have bad breath?
Having bad breath (halitosis), is something that most of us will experience at some point in our lives. However, having long term bad breath can become quite socially debilitating and usually makes people feel embarrassed and less confident within themselves when in close contact with others.
What is a dental splint?
A dental splint refers to several types of orthodontic devices used today to treat numerous dental problems. Such issues include bruxism (tooth grinding), issues with apnoea (interrupted breathing, usually during sleep) and snoring.
Did you know, around 85% of wisdom teeth eventually need to be removed?
If you are a young adult, you probably know lots of people who are suffering because of their wisdom teeth. Maybe most of them already have an appointment with a dentist to remove them.
Did you know...? The average person only brushes for 45 to 70 seconds a day.
Everyone knows that brushing teeth is essential for your oral health. But in our busy lives, sometimes finding the time to dedicate to this essential activity can be difficult.
Becoming Sugar Savvy Part 3: Curb the cravings and sugar free sweet dreams
Many people will have experienced the infamous 3pm lull (or 4pm or 5pm depending on your body clock). During these times, it is ever so tempting to go for the quickest sugar hit available.
Did you know... Just like a fingerprint, our bite is unique to each individual?
When you think of a unique characteristic of our human bodies, the first thing that comes to mind is our fingerprints. However, there are other qualities of the human body that can also be used for unique identification one of which is our bite.
Did you know... Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body?
Tooth Enamel is the Hardest Substance in the Human Body, but it's not invincible! Tooth enamel is one of four types of tissue that make up our teeth.
Did you know... Honey is just as likely to cause tooth decay as sugar?
Honey is an amazing substance. To make, it takes thousands of bees flying far and wide to collect nectar, which they meticulously store in masterfully crafted honeycomb, and fan with their wings until it's just right.
Did you know... Diet soft drink is harmful to oral health?
If something is labelled "diet" -- it must be good for you, right? It depends.
Did you know...that sports drinks can be just as bad as soft drink?
If you watch any sport on TV, or pay attention to advertising you might end up thinking that sports drinks are important for peak performance -- but they should definitely be consumed with caution! Drinks like Gatorade, Powerade are marketed at athletes and claim to provide the best "hydration and fuel" for "optimal performance".
Did you know... We spend around 4.34 years of our life eating?
Eating is a major part of our lives, not only for sustenance and nutrition, but to enjoy different tastes, flavours and conversation with our friends and family. When you stop and think about it, eating is a really enjoyable part of life!
Did you know... too much dietary acid causes tooth erosion?
Dental or tooth erosion is the loss of tooth structure. Unlike with a cavity or decay where a bacterial infection damages the tooth, dental erosion is usually caused by too much acid in our diets.
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