The Delicious Lie About Your Taste Buds
You were most likely taught that the tongue is mapped into four areas—sweet, sour, salty and bitter and that, the taste buds for “sweet” are on the tip of the tongue; the “salt” taste buds are on either side of the front of the tongue; “sour” taste buds are behind this; and “bitter” taste buds […]
Manual VS Electric Toothbrushes: Which is Superior?
The argument between manual and electric toothbrushes is frequently the center of attention when it comes to keeping a bright and healthy smile. But there’s one important detail that’s frequently overlooked: the technique you use, not the kind of toothbrush you use, is what might actually make all the difference to your dental health. Imagine […]
WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY
Since 2007, a day has been officially selected by the World Dental Federation (FDI) to direct awareness towards Oral health. March 20th is an opportunity to help reduce the huge burden of oral disease by empowering individuals and communities with the information, tools to promote good oral health. In Nigeria, one of the major challenges […]
My Dentist and I: Dealing with Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is a term used to describe fear, anxiety or stress in a dental setting. Being scared to visit the dentist can result in delaying or avoiding dental treatment. Dental anxiety can be associated with certain triggers such as needles, drills or the dental setting in general. If you’re afraid to visit the dentist, […]
Dental Emergency during a lockdown
Don’t worry we are still here for you. One of the many ways in which life has changed during this global pandemic and nation-wide lockdown is that most other health issues have been relegated. For most of us, provided we keep on top of our dental hygiene, that’s not too much of a […]