If your mouth consistently feels like it's burning when you haven't eaten a chili or sipped any scalding coffee, you may have burning mouth syndrome (BMS). A condition that affects seven times more women than men, BMS is a painful and frustrating ailment and can affect the tongue, cheeks and gums. Here's what you need to know about this condition: Causes of BMS The condition is most common is menopausal women and so it is thought that the main cause of BMS is a hormonal imbalance.
15 April 2015
If you're new to wearing dentures you may have some questions relating to how you should look after them. Taking care of your dentures will enable you to wear them for several years before you require a new set, but it's also good for your oral health. If you wear dentures that haven't been properly cleaned, you're exposing your gums to bacteria and fungus that can cause infections. Here's what you need to know:
18 March 2015
There are several reasons why teeth get discolored. Regardless of the reason however, discolored teeth are not healthy to have and can be a source of constant embarrassment. Discoloration of teeth can easily be corrected through a number of cosmetic procedures. However, not everyone feels like they can afford to have their teeth whitened by a cosmetic dentist. There are several cost-effective ways through which you can get whiter teeth from the comfort of your home.
17 February 2015
If you have experienced pain or sensitivity in your teeth when consuming something cold or hot, it is because you are suffering from gum recession. Most people ignore this pain and end up losing their teeth when the recession advances. There is a corrective procedure that your family dentist can undertake to save you from the discomfort and/or the misery of losing a tooth eventually. The different gum graft procedures available are explained below:
20 January 2015
