Ask.Dentist牙牙学医: What is gum disease? 什么是牙龈疾病？

Are you having loose teeth? Bleeding while brushing your teeth? Bad mouth breath? You are possibly having Gum disease! 

Ask.Dentist 牙牙学医：Did you know baby bottle can cause caries? 您知道奶瓶性蛀牙吗？

What is baby bottle (nursing bottle) caries?

Baby bottle caries is one of the most common cause of Early Childhood Caries. Baby bottle tooth decay is caused by the frequent and long-term exposure of a child's teeth to liquids containing sugars.  Among these liquids are milk, formula, fruit juice, sodas and other sweetened drinks. 

Ask.Dentist: Tooth decay, what do you know about it? 蛀牙知识知多少？

Tooth decay or dental caries is one of the most common bacterial infections that affect the teeth. It is  a major oral health problem in most industrialised countries, affecting 60–90% of schoolchildren and the vast majority of adults.

Ask.Dentist牙牙学医: Snoring? Your dentist may be able to help you. 睡觉时打鼾怎么办？

Do you have snoring problem?

Sleep apnoea (or more correctly obstructive sleep apnoea) is a condition that affects about 5% of adults. In sleep apnoea the airway in your throat that leads from the nose and mouth to the lungs collapses when you fall asleep and muscles relax. 

Ask.Dentist 牙牙学医：When do your baby start to get teeth?

When do your baby start to get teeth?

Newborns usually have no visible teeth in their mouth. The baby teeth (milk teeth/primary teeth) gradually erupt through the gums during the first 2 1⁄2 years of life. The four front teeth—two upper and two lower—usually erupt first, beginning as early as six months after birth. Most children have a full set of primary teeth by the time they are 3 years old. 

Ask.Dentist 牙牙学医：What are the treatment of oral cancer? 口腔癌的治疗方法有什么？

What are the treatments of Oral Cancer?

If you are diagnosed with oral cancer, your doctor will discuss the best options to treat it. This depends on several factors, including the type and stage of the cancer and your general health. 

Ask.Dentist 牙牙学医：How to do self-examination? 怎样自我检查口腔癌呢？

MONTHLY SELF-EXAMINATION ROUTINE

One further step in good home oral care is regular self –examination for oral cancer.  We have already mentioned that any sore that has been in the mouth for more than a week should be brought to a dentists attention at once. 

Ask.Dentist: Are you at risk of mouth cancer? 您有患口腔癌的风险吗？

ARE YOU AT RISK OF MOUTH CANCER? 

Generally, the risk factors of oral cancer are smoking, tobacco habits (dip, snuff, or chewing tobacco products), alcohol consumption, excessive sun exposure and immune problems.

Ask.Dentist: What is mouth/ oral cancer?

Ask.Dentist: WHAT IS MOUTH/ ORAL CANCER?

Most people have heard of cancer affecting parts of the body such as the lungs or breasts.

However, cancer can occur in the mouth, where the disease can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks and throat. It can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated early! 

In Malaysia, five in every 100,000 men in have oral cancer; while four in every 100,000 women have oral cancer. 

Ask.Dentist: "Save" the knocked out tooth!

DON’T throw your knocked out teeth, It can be “save”!! 

Do you know what to do with a knocked-out tooth? Whether the cause is sports, an accident, or assault, it is important to know what to do and when to do it.

Ask.Dentist: 5 Benefits Of Green Tea For Your Oral Health

5 Benefits Of Green Tea For Your Oral Health

Green tea not only known as a well treat for our taste buds, research also showed it's benefits for the rest of your oral cavity as well.  

Green tea contains compounds that appear to control inflammation and fight bacterial infection. This drink is also rich in antioxidants, which have many health properties. 

What does that mean for your mouth? Here are five reasons why green tea may be good for your oral health.

Ask.Dentist: Toothaches? Check your symptoms!

Toothaches? Check your symptoms!

Q: Why do people have toothaches?

A: A toothache is a pain in or around a tooth that may be caused by Tooth decay, Abscessed tooth, Tooth fracture, Damaged filling, Repetitive motions such as chewing gum or grinding teeth, Infected gums

Ask.Dentist: Good Oral Hygiene

Good Oral Hygiene

What is good oral hygiene?

As a practicing dentist, i always ask my patient: Do you brush your teeth? And the answer i used to hear is a big YES! But did you really brush your teeth well? Do you really know what is good oral hygiene?

Ask.DentistMY would like to share some oral health knowledge for you.

Ask.Dentist: The Benefits of Chewing

The Benefits Of Chewing

The oral healthcare benefits of chewing sugarfree gum are well proven. Research has shown that chewing sugarfree gum after eating and drinking increases the production of saliva and that this increased saliva flow helps the neutralisation of plaque acids, helps maintain tooth mineralisation and helps reduce oral dryness.

Xylitol contained chewing gum scientifically proven as caries inhibitory, that is, anti-cariogenic in human subjects.

Chewing sugarfree gum, in addition to the routine of twice-a-day brushing and especially after eating and drinking during the day, is a simple and enjoyable step to improving your oral healthcare. And it’s a convenient way to look after your teeth whether you are in the car, in the office or ‘on the go’.

What are you waiting for,? Chew one after your meal!

咀嚼口香糖的好处

咀嚼口香糖对口腔保健带来许多好处。研究显示饭后或饮后咀嚼口香糖有助于增加口水流量，而这有助于将牙垢里产生出来的酸性质给中性化， 帮助牙齿在矿化 （remineralisation) 及减少口腔干燥。专家研究显示含有木糖醇 (Xylitol)的口香糖有效于防止蛀牙。

饭后或饮后咀嚼口香糖再加上日常刷牙两次，即简单又有效的提升您口腔的保健。您还能在驾驶时，上班时，何时何地都能保持您口腔干净。

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