Man In US Goes To Dentist To Get Tooth Filled, Inhales Drill Bit Into Lung
Doctors had to perform surgery to pull out the metal piece from the man’s lung. (Representative Photo)A man in the United States had to be rushed to the hospital after…
Why You Should Stop Rinsing Your Mouth After Brushing
Photo: bbernard (Shutterstock) The core pillars of dental hygiene are widespread and well-known. Brush twice a day, floss daily, avoid sugary foods and drinks and—don’t rinse your mouth out after…
Should You Be Scraping Your Tongue Every Day?
Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock) You may floss, brush morning and night, get twice-yearly cleanings, and use mouthwash at the right time. But, are you also scraping your tongue? If not, you…
Have We All Been Using Mouthwash at the Wrong Time?
Photo: Ju Jae-young (Shutterstock) Based on an unscientific survey of my husband, largest WhatsApp chat, and everyone I work with, 100% of respondents use mouthwash after brushing. But common wisdom…
How to Know If You’re Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard
My mother’s dental history reads like a horror novel: multiple fillings, root canals, implants, jaw surgeries, gum tissue grafts, and full veneers. Emotional costs aside, the financial investment has been…
What Parents Need to Know About Kids’ Dental Hygiene During the Pandemic
Photo: Africa Studio (Shutterstock) For the past year, we’ve had to scrutinize every appointment we’ve made, every errand we’ve run, and every invitation we’ve accepted or declined. It’s been a…