9 Causes of Root Exposure and How to Save Your Smile from Receding Gums
Picture this: You look in the mirror and notice that your smile isn’t quite what it used to be. Your…
Dr. Damilola Egbewole
Signs In Your Mouth That Mean You May Have Diabetes
Did you know that your oral health can give away your general health status? In fact, some systemic illnesses such…
Embrace Your Mouth and Take Pride In It!
As a dental professional, I have seen firsthand how important it is for people to care for their mouths. Your…
Mouthwash Use – A Dentist’s opinion
Generous use of mouthwash without other oral care measures or without addressing underlying oral health issues would be tantamount to…
What You Need To Know About Cold Sores
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, herpes labialis, oral herpes, or herpes simplex lesions are caused by the herpes…
Are Carbonated Drinks Really Bad for my Teeth?
Truly, the tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body, being even harder than bone! It’s about as hard…
5 Things You Might Be Doing Wrong With Your Oral Health
There are a number of things you might be doing wrong as regards your oral hygiene practices or your oral…
Causes of Tooth Decay II
In the first part of this series on Causes of Tooth Decay, we looked at some misconceptions about dental caries.…
Causes of Tooth Decay I
Tooth decay, also known as dental caries/cavities/holes, is the progressive destruction of tooth structure as a result of acid produced…
Why Do My Gums Bleed?
Sometimes while brushing, we see streaks of blood in the sink and we tend to get bothered or remain…