Oral health problems
Dental Care in Winter
Winter is almost upon us and while we feverishly dig out the cardigans, jackets, beanies, and the boots, it is important to winter-proof your dental care as well. The cold
Can saliva prevent dental caries?
Saliva is a clear liquid made by several glands in your mouth area. It is an important part of a healthy body. Saliva consists of 99% water and 1% mix
Why do you need a dental consultation?
A dental consultation is a non-invasive visit to discuss issues, concerns, and to formulate a treatment plan. At Malouf Dental, a consultation will provide information and give you a better
Level 2 Restrictions
The Federal Cabinet today has eased back the COVID-19 restrictions to Level 2 from Monday 27th April 2020. This means more patients can get dental treatments done under the guidelines
Oral Health during Covid-19
While social distancing helps to a great degree, following strict personal hygiene is one of the most important tools to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 infection. Regular handwashing with
The Significance Of Hygienic Tongue to your Oral Health
You might have stumbled upon a tongue scraper when you are in a store shopping for your daily needs at home.
But for sure, it never came to your mind how this simple and lifeless tool could enhance your oral health extraordinarily; thus, you just walked past it and never turned for a second look. Tongue, along with your teeth and gums, requires utmost attention so you can achieve a complete package of total oral wellness.
Your tongue is not just an important part of the body used for talking and chewing food; it also plays a crucial part in your immune system and oral wellbeing. Bacteria buildup on the surface of your tongue might cause health and dental problems such as respiratory complications, digestive issues, a compromised immune system, gum disease, tooth decay and many others. Cleaning your tongue every day is an effortless yet successful method towards admirable oral health.
Tongue is A Diagnostic Device
Similar to a human’s skin, the tongue also reveals the condition of your health. It is a mirror reflection of internal organs. It is mapped out to show different parts of your internal body. Just by looking at your tongue in the morning, you can learn a lot what is happening in its certain sections. And just acupuncture, you actually stimulate and massage those internal organs through scraping your tongue.
Diabetes And Oral Health Problems
Diabetes is an unwanted medical condition that can easily affect various parts of the body, most prominently the eyes, nerves, kidneys, and heart. The mouth, too, is not an exception. Diabetes compromises the body’s natural ability to protect itself against bacterial infection. It also reduces the otherwise optimal efficiency at which the body can heal itself.
Risk Factors
Regardless of age, people who suffer from diabetes have higher than normal risk of developing oral health anomalies, which, among others, include:
- Dry mouth. Diabetes is known to cause dry mouth by dramatically reducing saliva flow and production. Medically referred to as xerostomia, dry mouth can easily to result to a number of more serious dental conditions such as gum disease and tooth decay.
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