The smile is perhaps one of the most common and popular of human gestures. Smiling has embedded deep in our culture and society, and has been tackled in literally thousands of songs, books, paintings, and poems. But, for now, let’s forget about its poetic allure, and talk about smiling as seen through the eyes of […]

Dental health is about more than just the condition of the gums and teeth, as the mouth is a major entry into the rest of the body. Because of this, poor oral health will often lead to poor general health. Believe it or not, the health of your teeth and gums reveals something about the […]

Taking care of a loved one who is terminally ill is an emotional experience. You wouldn’t want to believe that you can lose the person anytime. On the other hand, the patient might be feeling uncomfortable due to pain or the boredom that comes with spending much time alone in the bedroom. There are a […]

People generally ignore their oral health since they assume it plays a minor role in their overall body health. This, in most cases, is the primary reason for repeated unexplained viral and bacterial conditions since your mouth will form a gateway for microorganisms into your bloodstream. Dental enamel is among the strongest structures in your […]

Over the last few years, the medical landscape had gone through a lot of changes. These innovations are meant to make treatment options safer and more effective. Among these developments is the compounded medication. For those who are not entirely aware of what this means, pharmacy compounding is a type of drug preparation which specifically […]

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure for reducing the size and appearance of the labia minor, which is the skin flap on the sides of the vagina’s opening. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has reported some concerns about the increasing popularity of this surgical procedure, though. It might lead to people believing that women […]

A common solution for filling a space caused by a missing tooth is a dental implant. Getting an oral implant is beneficial for many, as it helps prevent bone loss, prevents facial sagging, and restores self-confidence. If you need to undergo dental implant surgery, one of the things your dentist will check is the amount […]

Sports injuries are a common issue in children. You cannot stop them from playing and you rightfully shouldn’t since it fosters their mental development. You can, however, invest in mouth guards and other dental protective devices to protect their teeth from sports injuries. There are unfortunately times when your child might still have their teeth […]

The risk of developing cancer increases when there’s a family history of the disease. This is due to the fact that some faulty genes are passed on from parent to child. Due to that, many people worry that because their parents battled cancer, they’d have to go through it too. The truth is cancer that comes […]

Good oral hygiene practices, along with regular visits to the dentist, can give you healthier teeth and gums. However, many people avoid going to a dental clinic due to fear while some simply do not include dental visits in their list of priorities. You should know though that an annual dental checkup is necessary for […]