Pregnancy & Ora Health

2021-02-05

Current guidelines say that it's riskier for a pregnant woman to put off needed dental treatment than it is to have dental treatment — including an X-ray exam. This is because dental disease not treated during pregnancy can lead to more serious health problems such as infection, pain, and inability to eat.

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How Bad Is Falling Asleep Without Brushing Your Teeth, Really?

2020-12-16

We get it: Your nighttime rituals are jam-packed with face washing, skincare regimes, stretching, jammies selection… or, let’s be real, rolling into bed after a night out. Sometimes you might forget to brush your teeth.

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Braces in Adults: Is the Expensive Smile Worth It

2021-01-05

Even in adulthood, it is still possible to have your teeth straightened with braces. But how useful is the late correction?

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Why Your Breath Smells in a Face Mask

2020-12-29

Have you noticed a bad smell in your face mask? 2020 is a year that will be remembered for many things, one of which is the introduction of face masks into our lives. We're now almost-permanently accompanied by a face mask wherever we go, in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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You Shouldn't Put Off Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Removed - Here's Why

2020-12-21

When you hear the words "wisdom teeth," those viral (and, oftentimes, hilarious) postextraction videos may come to mind — and same. But have you ever wondered why wisdom teeth need to be removed?

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How Many of the 6 Red Flag Signs of Mouth Cancer Do YOU Know?

2020-12-26

The coronavirus lockdown has meant that many people have been skipping dental appointments and dentists have warned that thousands of mouth cancer cases have been left undiagnosed.

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Can’t Visit the Dentist? Here’s How to Take Better Care of Your Teeth

2020-11-30

Should you worry if you can’t get a routine dental appointment because of the pandemic? Can you be your own hygienist? And what if you have an emergency?

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What Foods Are Good For Oral Health?

2019-04-01

Ask someone to name a food associated with good dental health, and you’re apt to hear "dairy" and that's because of its high calcium content.

 

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Dental Fluorosis - White Spots on Teeth

2019-03-25

Pale, chalk white, grey or brownish spots on the teeth may be the sign of fluorosis. It occurs in case of excessive exposure to fluoride between 1 and 4 years of age.

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Orthodontic Treatment in Adults

2019-03-11

The American Association of Orthodontists estimates that about 27% of all orthodontic patients are adults, with that percentage continuing to rise.

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