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Oral hygiene

Keeping the mouth including the teeth and tongue clean with the help of aids like toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, flossing etc basically constitutes oral hygiene. It is very important to maintain good oral hygiene to prevent dental decay, gum disease and other infections.


  • Can cavities kill you? Hidden dental dangers that may threaten your whole body

    Can cavities kill you? Hidden dental dangers that may threaten your whole body

    It is important to practice good oral hygiene and to see your dentist regularly in order to avoid serious risk to the body's overall health. Here are some common and serious health problems caused by bad oral health:

  • Home remedies for bleeding gums: Natural ways to keep your gums healthy

    Home remedies for bleeding gums: Natural ways to keep your gums healthy

    Here's everything you'd want to know about bleeding gums and home remedies to keep them healthy.

  • Oral health plays an important role in overall health: Study

    Oral health plays an important role in overall health: Study

    According to a review article published in the journal of the -- American Geriatrics Society, prevalence of cavities is more than twice as high in older adults as for younger adults. Read on to know more

  • Use these oils for strong teeth

    Use these oils for strong teeth

    Keep your breath fresh and teeth and gums healthy by simply using these essential oils in your daily oral routine.

  • Want to strengthen loose and shaky teeth? Try these fool-proof hacks

    Want to strengthen loose and shaky teeth? Try these fool-proof hacks

    Poor oral hygiene can cause shaky and loose teeth. But, you will be able to deal with this issues now. Follow these magnificent tips and you will surely thank us!

  • Tips to get rid of that bad taste in your mouth

    Tips to get rid of that bad taste in your mouth

    You will have to make some lifestyle modifications if you want to eliminate that bad taste in your mouth. So, get going now!

  • Home remedies to deal with white tongue

    Home remedies to deal with white tongue

    Did you spot that annoying white tongue while getting ready for your work? Embarrassing right? Your poor oral hygiene can contribute to it. Here, we tell you how to tackle it effectively.

  • Do these 5 things to reduce your risk of oral cancer

    Do these 5 things to reduce your risk of oral cancer

    There are certain measures one can take to reduce the risk of oral cancer and here Dr Karishma Jaradi, aesthetic dentist, Dentzz Dental Care talks about them.

  • BIZARRE! Woman develops black hairy tongue from medication

    BIZARRE! Woman develops black hairy tongue from medication

    A black hairy tongue is a condition where the bumps on the tongue increase in size and turn into brownish-black colour. It gives an impression of having a thick layer of hair in the tongue.

  • Good oral hygiene may help prevent cancer, says study

    Good oral hygiene may help prevent cancer, says study

    Brushing your teeth is not just giving you a good smile, it s helping you stave off cancer too.

  • Fight gum diseases with these 5 foods

    Fight gum diseases with these 5 foods

    Discover these power-packed foods for healthier gums!

  • Acupuncture will help you manage your dental anxiety

    Acupuncture will help you manage your dental anxiety

    As per study, people who suffer from dental anxiety can opt for acupuncture to get rid of it

  • Sankara Eye Hospital conducts workshop for caregivers of children with Autism

    Sankara Eye Hospital conducts workshop for caregivers of children with Autism

    1 in 125 children are thought to be affected with Autism. Sankara Eye Hospital, in association with Young Indians, CII organized a workshop for caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum.

  • World Oral Health Day 2018: 7 things your dentist wants you to know about oral health

    World Oral Health Day 2018: 7 things your dentist wants you to know about oral health

    Dr Swati Arora debunks few myths regarding oral health on World Oral Health Day 2018.

  • Pregnancy tip #43 – Use this manjan (tooth powder) to keep dental problems at bay

    Pregnancy tip #43 – Use this manjan (tooth powder) to keep dental problems at bay

    Use these natural products to take care of dental hygiene during pregnancy.

  • Can cavities kill you? 3 life-threatening illnesses caused by tooth decay

    Can cavities kill you? 3 life-threatening illnesses caused by tooth decay

    Did you know that cavities could increase your overall mortality risk?

  • Bad oral hygiene can cause lung, colon cancers

    Bad oral hygiene can cause lung, colon cancers

    Patients with severe gum diseases shown to have an 80 per cent increase in risk of developing colon cancer.

  • Poor oral health increases the risk of weakness in older men

    Poor oral health increases the risk of weakness in older men

    Tooth loss, gum disease, tooth decay and dry mouth is linked to increased risks of frailty in older adults.

  • Natural teeth whitener, deodorant, mouthwash and three other ways to use baking soda

    Natural teeth whitener, deodorant, mouthwash and three other ways to use baking soda

    Baking soda is not just used to make cakes and cookies, it has these many uses too.

  • Does your child wear braces? Here are some diet tips to follow

    Does your child wear braces? Here are some diet tips to follow

    If your child has braces, remember that the right bite-size and the consistency of food are very important.

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