Blog: Gum Health & Oral Hygiene

The answer is a definite YES.

Unfortunately, most people do not floss.

While toothbrushing is a habit usually taught since a young age, flossing is not.

Why floss? Toothbrushing, if done properly, will remove the sticky film of bacteria (plaque) from the teeth surfaces. However, the brush bristles do not reach the surfaces between the teeth. Plaque left between teeth contributes to bad ...

A common question many patients ask is which toothbrush to use.

First of all, manual or electric toothbrush? The answer is- it does not matter as long as it is being used properly.

It is important to use the correct toothbrushing technique- angling the bristles along the gum lines and moving the brush in small circles around all the teeth surfaces.

For people ...

Did you know that there is more and more evidence that early onset alzheimer’s disease (or dementia) is linked to poor oral health?

Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain condition characterised by the accumulation of a substance call amyloid in the brain. The amyloid molecules coalesce inside the brain tissue and form plaques that interfere with normal cellular brain function leading ...

Does eating ice-cream make your teeth ache? Some people experience a sharp, stabbing pain when cold is applied to their teeth, almost like an electric shock. Sometimes this can also be triggered with very sweet foods. Is there something wrong with their teeth?

The answer is – not necessarily.

Sensitivity of teeth to cold and/or sweet foods and drinks is ...

Do your gums bleed easily during brushing, flossing or sometimes spontaneously? The most common cause of bleeding gums is inflammation. Inflammation of gums can range from mild to severe.

In mild cases, the condition is known as gingivitis. The main cause of gingivitis is plaque. Plaque is a film of bacteria lining the teeth surfaces. Plaque is not always visible until ...

We all know prevention is better than cure. But too often, we forget that this applies to our oral health as well. Gum disease and tooth decay are silent diseases in the early stages. Both are caused by plaque. Plaque is a biofilm lining the teeth and gum surfaces and consists of food debris and bacteria which constitute the microflora ...