Tonsil Stones Treatment and Prevention
What are Tonsil stones? Tonsil stones, also known as "Tonsilloliths" are a source of terrible embarrassment to those who suffer with them and in many cases, large tonsil stones can be very uncomfortable, causing a scratchy sensation in the back of the throat. Tonsil...
Keep that baby breath right into your senior years
All babies have that fresh clean breath smell. The reality though, is that as they start growing they face challenges to oral health and baby breath is no longer applicable. Dental care changes as we move through life’s stages. Below we discuss a few of those stages....
Bettasmile Dental – Morningside
Bettasmile is a dental practice owned and operated by Colleen Gelman, a highly experienced Dental hygienist and teeth whitening expert who has lectured at teeth whitening conferences in the USA. Colleen is passionate about preventative dentistry and has helped many...
Gum disease (Periodontal disease) and Gingivitis
[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom="no" pb_border_bottom="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Periodontitis, or more commonly known as gum disease or periodontal disease, begins with a bacterial growth in the mouth, and if not treated promptly, can cause tooth...
The advantages of kissing
Not only does kissing make you feel good, and help to promote intimacy, it also has a few health benefits also. Reduces blood pressure A deep and solid kiss gets your heart pumping, which is a very good thing considering the increased cardiac activity can lower your...
How to cut back on sugar
Consuming too much sugar can damage your teeth, is generally not a healthy choice which then will cause halitosis and a whole lot of other mouth issues. Below we give a few tips on how to cut back on sugar without having to take drastic measures. The enzymes in your...
Celebrities are human and also suffer with bad breath
All of humanity has had halitosis at one stage or another. Whether you are old or young, single or married, sickly or healthy, nobody is immune to bad breath. Some time back on the Today show, Kathie Lee Gifford and Honda Kotb, used the Topland Etiquette Breath...
Your oral health and what it can reveal about your overall health
Believe it or not, your smile could reveal some very important things about your body and what it is going through. Below are some of the things that your oral health can reveal. Infections Infection occurs when unhealthy bacteria gets stuck in between the teeth and...
Winter colds and flu bring on Halitosis
Winter is in full swing and colds and flu are a guarantee. No matter all the preventative measures you get today some including flu vaccine, over the counter medication and even prescription medication, the chances are good that colds and influenza can still infect...
E-Cigarettes and hookahs potentially cause oral health issues
E-cigarettes and hookahs have taken the world by storm the past couple of years. Young and old alike have purchased these products. It has been said to be just as calming as the regular cigarettes but less damaging to the health. E-cigarettes have become a very...