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The story behind wisdom teeth

EVER wondered why the third molars are called “wisdom teeth”?

Getting a good quality erection and maintaining an erection can be an overwhelmingly stressful task for many men of various ages.Erectile dysfunction will affect every man to some degree at some point in their lives. But erection problems should neve

Neymour a poster boy for marijuana?

THE re-emergence of former Free National Movement (FNM) Cabinet minister Phenton Neymour coinciding with the CARICOM Regional Commission on Marijuana’s highly anticipated study on the decriminalisation of marijuana in the Caribbean at the recent Heads of Government meeting was serendipitous. Being diagnosed with colon cancer must have been a harrowing experience for Mr Neymour and his family.

HIV and the mouth

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, which is our body’s defence against illness. The virus is passed from one person to the next through blood-to-blood contact and sexual contact. It can also be passed from

Deep cleanings

A deep cleaning is a procedure done by your dentist or hygienist to treat gum and periodontal disease. It is very different from a regular cleaning. Your regular dental cleaning focuses on the surfaces of the teeth above the gum line (supragingival), while a deep cleaning will cleanse the areas beneath the gum line (subgingival).

Symposium to focus on diabetes and oral health

THE first symposium hosted by the Diabetic Research Institute will shine a light on oral health and its direct relation to diabetes.

If your mouth is bleeding see a dentist now

The experience of realising that blood is coming from the mouth can be a daunting one. This is not a normal occurence so if you experience it, you should see a dentist immediately.

The importance of gums – what people need to know

If you knew that two professional mouth cleanings a year would likely save you from gum disease, would you do it? I would, and hope, that you would.

Flossing on trial

Recently, a scientific study came out which suggested that groups of studies that had been conducted could not prove the benefits of daily flossing.

Chew on this: Healthy foods for healthy teeth

By now we all know the major steps in maintaining our dental health, these being brushing twice a day, flossing at least once daily, regular visits to your dentist and avoiding certain sugary and acidic foods.

Healthy mouth – healthy body

World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is observed every year on March 20.

Don’t be so sensitive!

If eating a frozen daiquiri or snow cone makes you say “ouch”, then you may be suffering from tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common complaints among patients. They can no longer enjoy cold or hot beverages without feeling some sort of discomfort.

Taking diabetes seriously

A physician once said to me that he thought that diabetics each possessed a “stubborn gene”. He was speaking about his experience with his diabetic patients, and how many of them ignored good medical advice because of their headstrong nature.

Why cosmetic dentistry?

Have you ever seen someone who looked like they could use a makeover? What was it, was it their hair, was it the face?

HIV and the mouth

THE Caribbean region has the second highest prevalence for adult HIV in the world.

Pregnancy and your mouth

PREGNANCY is a time of great happiness and fulfilment for most women. However, both the woman and her developing child face various health risks during the nine months of pregnancy.

Mouthwash 101

THERE are many mouthwashes/mouth rinses in grocery stores and pharmacies nowadays. Fifty years ago, there were few commercial mouthwashes available, and almost everyone used the same ones. They were used mostly as breath freshener, although one also claimed to kill germs. Nonetheless, many persons bought the mouthwashes and gargled and swished with them for pleasant breaths.

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