Good oral health is absolutely vital for our overall health and wellbeing. Without sufficient oral hygiene, the bacteria in our mouths can reach levels that might lead to oral infections such as tooth decay and gum disease. Our teeth are also necessary to give our face structure and to help express our emotions. Oral health […]
Dr. Norma Desjardins has been a general dentist in Presque Isle for 29 years and is the founding executive director of St. Apollonia Dental Clinic, a nonprofit dental center serving children and families in Aroostook County. She is vice president of the Maine Dental Association. Dr. Erica Hidu is a graduate of the Tufts University […]
As the second wave of the pandemic rages on, many dental clinics are either temporarily shut or not performing the entire range of treatments in an attempt to reduce aerosol risk. Being forced to remain at home is changing our whole lifestyle, which includes missing routine health check-ups. While good dental hygiene may not […]
In India and in Ayurvedic practices, the hand (fingers) are used to scrape the tongue each morning as a kriya (cleansing technique). You can easily use a tongue scraper – an inexpensive yet transformative utensil, is a simple, thin, u-shaped piece of stainless steel. It consists of a blunted edge that removes plaque and build-up […]
According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, 2017, it was estimated that over 3.5 billion people across the globe are affected by oral diseases. Oral diseases could be a consequence of several factors. Some common factors may include an underlying health condition, unhygienic oral health, or a weakened immune system. However, does oral health […]
Oral health needs adequate attention as it is linked with your overall health in several ways. Oral health is often referred as the mirror of the overall health of a person. There are many misconceptions related to oral health. Due to these misconceptions, many times people end up following wrong practices, ultimately landing up […]