The benefits of chewing gum have long been debated. But did you know that chewing gum supposedly has positive effects on your oral hygiene? Perhaps you’ve heard in passing about how chewing gum can clean your teeth. Here’s the thing. Whether chewing gum is good or bad for your teeth actually depends on the…
You just walked out of your dentist’s chair. The hard part’s done – you got a filling. And honestly, all you want is a warm cup of tea or a hot choc after a filling to wash the day away. But then you pause and ask, “am I actually allowed to drink this right now?”…
Catching your reflection in the mirror or in that picture to realise your teeth are stained is not a great feeling. It’s annoying and embarrassing. On top of that, it also makes you feel self-conscious about your smile. In other words, you’ll smile with your lips closed from that point on. You’ll start holding back…
Pregnancy is an exciting time, no doubt. But, at the same time, it comes with many questions – especially when it comes to your health. There are just so many factors to consider, coupled with a lot of second-guessing about whether something is safe (or not). That’s completely understandable because your and your baby’s health…
You wake up, stumble to the bathroom and reach for your toothbrush. Then you pause to think: do I brush before or after breakfast? Doesn’t really matter much, does it? You’ll end up brushing your teeth anyway. News flash – it does matter. While many people get it wrong, without even realising it, the truth is…
Is the tooth filling you got months ago, hurting now? After you’ve gone through with the whole process and even forgotten about decay or perhaps even a chipped tooth that fillings were supposed to fix? But why is there a dull ache when you bite down on food? A sharp pang when you sip a…
Every time you smile, you notice that gap. Every time you eat, you chew on one side. And every time you see a photo of yourself, you wish you hadn’t smiled with your teeth showing. It’s a constant reminder. So, no wonder you’d want it fixed. If you are looking for a permanent and reliable…
Life gets busy. Somewhere between work, commuting and family, your oral health slides down your priority list. Until one morning, you notice discoloured or stained teeth, leaving you wondering when your last dental cleaning was. Here’s the thing – if you wish to have a bright smile, you need regular teeth cleaning. Yes, even with…
