Blog - Gum Health & Oral Hygiene

Does eating ice-cream make your teeth ache? Some people experience a sharp, stabbing pain when cold is applied to their teeth, almost like an electric shock. Sometimes this can also be triggered with very sweet foods. Is there something wrong with their teeth?

The answer is – not necessarily.

Sensitivity of teeth to cold and/or sweet foods and drinks is ...

Do your gums bleed easily during brushing, flossing or sometimes spontaneously? The most common cause of bleeding gums is inflammation. Inflammation of gums can range from mild to severe.

In mild cases, the condition is known as gingivitis. The main cause of gingivitis is plaque. Plaque is a film of bacteria lining the teeth surfaces. Plaque is not always visible until ...

We all know prevention is better than cure. But too often, we forget that this applies to our oral health as well. Gum disease and tooth decay are silent diseases in the early stages. Both are caused by plaque. Plaque is a biofilm lining the teeth and gum surfaces and consists of food debris and bacteria which constitute the microflora ...