MECHANICAL oral hygiene procedures to remove dental plaque, including tooth brushing and flossing, unequivocally enhance periodontal health because the ‘secret’

Access to primary dental care ONCE A person has made the decision to consult a dentist, there is still the

A FEW days ago, a 32-year-old man e-mailed me asking a series of questions about wisdom teeth. My reply to

Oral infections and the heartINFECTIONS in the mouth are common, as the mouth is full of bacteria. So many patients

ESPECIALLY for those who call and e-mail me daily, and for those who intend to, I wish to revisit some

Heart conditions and dental treatmentDENTISTS are properly concerned to avoid cardiovascular collapse or deterioration in patients with pre-existing heart disease

Dental abscessesAN ABSCESS is a swelling filled with pus. There are three types of dental abscesses that resemble each other;

DENTISTS very often use antibiotics to fight bacterial infections. They may be taken in pill or liquid form, or occasionally

Some common oral infectionsMOST INFECTIONS in the mouth vary in severity according to a person’s susceptibility and resistance. Generally, the

THE DENTIST ADVISES PEDODONTICS is the dental specialty which deals with children who begin getting their first teeth at about