12 signs that show you need to go to the dentist

There's something we should all be doing once every six months, yet very few manage it: regular dentist visits. Whether you choose to blame a busy work schedule, a hectic family life, or a demanding social calendar, one thing is for sure: you should make time for the dentist, or you might seriously regret it later on.
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Top 9 foods that attack your tooth enamel

Since you are reading this article, you certainly know how important your oral health is for your general well-being. You are also aware of the importance of diet for dental health. It seems the saying „You are what you eat” is just as true when it comes to the health of your teeth and gums. We have largely discussed the best foods for healthy teeth and gums in another article. Now, it's time to see which foods in your diet could put your oral health at risk.
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Fruit and oral hygiene

Fruits and vegetables help to clean teeth and gums because they are hard and fibre-rich foods.

Soft, sticky foods can accumulate in the grooves on the chewing surface and between teeth, leading to the formation of plaque. Consuming foods and drinks that contain sugars or starches feeds the bacteria in plaque, which produce acids. These acids attack the teeth for at least 20 minutes. (more…)

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