Wellness Do you smoke? Researchers have more bad news for you Leave a comment September 28, 2018 Beyond lung cancer and cardiovascular diseases, a recent study says smoking also weakens the immune system of the teeth. This discovery is one…
Wellness Expert warns against use of hard toothbrush, lists its consequences Leave a comment January 11, 2018 Funke Lasisi, a dental therapist with Federal Dental Technology, Enugu, has cautioned against the use of hard toothbrush, saying it can cause gum…
Wellness How hard toothbrushes damage your gum Leave a comment December 3, 2017 Hard brushes do not adapt to the contour of the teeth and cannot clean efficiently. They are also too abrasive for the tissues…
Wellness ‘If the teeth are unhealthy, every other part of your body is sick’ Leave a comment March 18, 2017 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Saturday advised Nigerians to visit the dentist every six months in order to check gum diseases and…
Wellness Human teeth could ‘someday’ self-repair without fillings, study says 1 Comment January 10, 2017 The human teeth may someday repair themselves through their own stem cells and would no longer require fillings, a new research suggests. According…
Wellness Stop office cake culture, Dentists warn bosses Leave a comment January 5, 2017 The office tradition of cake sharing on birthdays and other important events should be stopped, Dentists have warned. The dental faculty of the…
Wellness Why you have bad breath — and how to get rid of it Leave a comment October 17, 2016 Most people wake up in the morning with breath that’s not so fresh, which is often caused by bacterium that multiplies in the…