Definition A black hairy tongue is a temporary and harmless condition that is often caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in your mouth. Certain types of bacteria accumulate on the papillae (the small projections that cover the tongue) and create red [...]
Women with gum disease are 14% more likely to develop cancer than those with healthy teeth and gums, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. The link appears to be strongest for esophageal cancer, but associations were [...]
A soft-bristled toothbrush should be used when brushing the retainer and it should be removed and rinsed after. Most people would never consider going days without brushing their teeth. However, many retainer wearers go for long stretches of time without cleaning [...]
Cleaning in between teeth and around gums is important if you want to maintain a healthy mouth. Many people use floss, but an interdental brush offers an easy, practical alternative. In fact, studies have shown that interdental brushing is actually a [...]
Evitar muchos problemas de salud es posible gracias a la medicina preventiva. Lo mismo sucede con la odontología desde la práctica de la “odontología preventiva”. Esto es una rama que estudia la boca de cada individuo para así anticiparse a futuros [...]
¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo consiguen los artistas de televisión y el cine tener una dentadura tan perfecta? La respuesta a esta pregunta es sencilla de responder, y de hecho, tú también puedes acceder a una dentadura tan bella y [...]
