As unbelievable as it sounds, doctors in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa say they have successfully removed a toothbrush from a man’s stomach. 30David Charo said he had swallowed the toothbrush accidentally on Sunday, while brushing his teeth. He had moved from one hospital to another for five days as he tried to seek medical … Read more
The good thing about these 7 teeth whitening tips is that they are readily available to you right there in your home! Smiles are treasured and indispensable part of life, and for you to have the confidence to freely give it out depends on how good your teeth looks! According to Beverly Hills-based dentist Arthur Glosman, … Read more
At least 96% of adults in Ghana within ages 35-44 years are affected by gum diseases, while another 40% of 12-year-olds suffer from decayed, missing teeth, stained teeth and bad breath. These alarming details of Ghana’s deteriorating dental health challenges were revealed by the Managing Director of Unilever Ghana Yeo Ziobeieton, Monday on the occasion … Read more
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a smile must be worth a million. Smiling doesn’t just make us appear happier — let’s face it, no one likes a sourpuss — it actually makes others perceive us as more attractive, relaxed and sincere. And while that might be enough of a reason to … Read more
Bad breath, also called halitosis, is an embarrassing problem for many and can affect people of any age. Bad breath can make your social life difficult, cause anxiety, and affect your confidence level and self-esteem. The problem is often caused by a buildup of bacteria in your mouth that break down food particles, giving off … Read more
Healthy teeth does not always refer to white teeth; it is teeth free from cavity (tooth decay), germs, plaque and other tooth problems. The mouth they say has a lot to say about one’s health. The mouth which consists of the teeth and other organs indeed has a role to play in the physical well- … Read more
Mouth odour is an embarrassing condition caused by a group of anaerobic, sulfur-producing bacteria that breeds beneath the surface of the tongue and often in the throat and tonsil area. These anaerobic bacteria assist in digestion by breaking down proteins into amino acids, and in the process they excrete waste as odorous and bad tasting … Read more
Buy a new toothbrush. Right now. Your current one probably contains faeces, herpes or even the virus responsible for hepatitis. Within just two days, toothbrushes can become heavily infected with disease-causing bacteria, viruses and fungi. And it doesn’t matter whether you keep it in your bathroom or under 24-hour surveillance – it’s contaminated, a leading … Read more
Toothpaste is a popular hygiene product that we all use daily to brush our teeth. It aids in maintaining oral health by removing bacteria and food debris from our teeth. It also assists in suppressing halitosis (bad breath) and helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Well, the importance of toothpaste in oral health is a known fact. … Read more
Toothpaste is a popular hygiene product that we all use daily to brush our teeth. It aids in maintaining oral health by removing bacteria and food debris from our teeth. It also assists in suppressing halitosis (bad breath) and helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Well, the importance of toothpaste in oral health is a known fact. … Read more
Tooth extraction, when necessary, is not bad We have read with serious concern, a front-page headline article titled “Tooth extraction is bad -Dentist” in the Friday, 21st October 2016 edition of The Mirror. We at Oral Health Express-Ghana were alarmed reading the above headline and subsequently the article itself hence our decision to respond. Background … Read more