Browsing: Oral Care

Early dental care is essential for children’s growth, preventing tooth decay and fostering healthy habits. Guidelines recommend a first dental visit by age 1. The NDCS Infant Oral Health Programme offers preventive care to support a healthy smile from infancy. Commentary by Dr Bien Lai, NDCS Paediatric Dentistry Unit.

While high cholesterol and smoking are known stroke risks, factors like air pollution, sleep disorders, and oral health also play a role. This article uncovers these hidden stroke triggers and offers lifestyle tips to help you stay protected, from improving sleep hygiene to maintaining dental care.

As we celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) today on 31 May 2023, the focus is shifting towards an unusual, yet urgent theme – “We need food, not tobacco”. 

Geographic tongue, also known as benign migratory glossitis, is a relatively common yet poorly understood condition that affects the tongue’s surface. The condition is characterized by irregular, smooth, and red patches that can appear anywhere on the tongue. These patches can change in shape and size, and the borders of the patches can become raised and white. The condition is not contagious or harmful, and it typically resolves on its own without any treatment.

Stafne bone cysts are a relatively common and benign jaw lesion that can occur in some individuals. These cysts are typically discovered incidentally during routine dental X-rays and are rarely symptomatic. However, they can cause significant aesthetic concerns or interfere with dental prosthetics in some cases. In this article, we will explore Stafne bone cysts in more detail, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Good oral hygiene practices can prevent cavities, gum disease, and serious diseases, as well as costly procedures, and keep your smile bright

Injuries, diseases or infections are the major underlying cause of ulcers. This article discusses the types and they can be treated.

The daily dose of tea or coffee could cause discolouration of our teeth. In this article, we discuss 5 tips to help whiten the teeth

Bad breath could be commonly experienced in the morning. However, it could also be a symptom for more serious conditions