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For people with special needs, it is often their carers who hold responsibility for ensuring that their teeth and gums are kept as healthy as possible.
Is persistent bad breath a simple case of oral hygiene, or are there food-related factors at play? Nutritional advisor Elit Rowland considers what dietary changes can promote healthy teeth and gums, and fresher breath.
Keeping your mouth clean is important for everyone, but if you’re wearing braces, it’s essential. Braces can trap food and cause more plaque to build up than usual since they make it harder for your toothbrush to access the teeth. Taking proper care of your teeth and gums during orthodontic treatment is vital to avoid problems like tooth decay and gum disease. Here’s how to do it properly.
After volunteering in a care home, I know how difficult it can to achieve good oral hygiene in someone with Down’s syndrome. What is it that can make cleaning so difficult and is there any way to help prevent dental disease?
Some people would say vanity is a sin, and sins don't come without something to make you wish you hadn't veered from the path of righteousness. Whether you're having braces fitted for cosmetic reasons or because your bite's awkward, you're likely to experience some issues.
Cleaning your dentures efficiently is very important, as the resin that part of your dentures is made from contains tiny microscopic holes that can collect food debris and bacteria. This leads to plaque growth and contamination of your dentures.
It is not unusual for parents and carers responsible for the day to day care of autistic children and adults to find it difficult to encourage the person with autism to clean their own teeth and mouth.
Things have come a long way since we put baking soda on our fingers to clean our teeth and had to wear wooden dentures if they fell out!
Surveys suggest that up to 65% of the adult population are not satisfied by the appearance of their teeth, with the No. 1 issue being tooth colour.
Dry mouth clinically known as Xerostomia is caused by a decrease in saliva production is a common condition which can severely affect the sufferer’s quality of life.
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