Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

Isreal Olabanji is a certified Dental Nurse in Nigeria with experience in oral health education, public health, dental instruments, and patient care. He writes evidence-based dental and oral health content for readers in Nigeria, the United States, and beyond, making expert oral care guidance accessible no matter where you're reading from. Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, or LinkedIn.

Cold sores can be truly miserable. Fortunately, natural remedies can help you treat it and Build your health, support your immune system, just apply the remedies to your skin, and you will reap the results. You too can defeat cold sores forever. I have seen many people completely heal from this mouth problem. Cold sores usually appear on the upper body, mainly around the lips and mouth, but they can appear anywhere on the skin, including the tongue. First, before I list all the remedies and natural treatment let us understand what causes this blister virus and the symptoms that may emerge. Cold sore causes Cold sores are…

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Nigerian Research shows that some kinds of chewing sticks can prevent cavities and tooth decay. As well as cure bad breath. Find out how to use it for optimal oral health.   For centuries, chewing sticks has been a household item, used instead of a toothbrush, teeth cleaning twig, and a medicinal remedy. Today, you’ll find a variety of chewing sticks, Fagara zanthoxyloides (candlewood or Senegal prickly ash/orin ata in Yoruba), Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) and Massularia accuminata (chewing stick (pako ijebu in Yoruba/atu uhie in Igbo), all claiming to treat or cure mouth conditions.  Although there is growing evidence to…

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Growth hormone is vital for one’s healthy growth and development. Without ample amounts of it, you could end up delaying your physical growth, which would result in disproportionate skeletal and muscular systems as well as in disorders like pituitary dwarfism, and hyper or hypopituitarism. Luckily, there are easy ways to detect growth hormone deficiency, some of which are oral in nature. 9 oral symptoms for growth hormone deficiency disorders So to help you out, a few of the oral symptoms for three major growth hormone deficiency disorders (Hypopituitarism, Gigantism, and Acromegaly) are laid out below. Hypopituitarism Hypopituitarism is characterized by…

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Oral health is of utmost significance as the mouth is the entryway into the body. That is why it goes without saying that oral health is crucial for people of all age. But with age, the oral problems start getting more pressing.   So if you have been suddenly inflicted with cavities even though you did not get it for years then you should know that you are entering the second phase of being cavity susceptible.   People above the age of 60 years are often prone to problems of improper denture care, lost teeth, periodontal disease, and discoloration.  A…

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Fluoride is a mineral known for its ability to strengthen our tooth enamel and improve our oral health — but is it really all it’s cracked up to be? While its benefits are scientifically proven, there are concerns that fluoride may have links to a range of general health problems. Read on to find out more. 1. Sources of Fluoride The primary source of fluoride in the UK is in the drinking water being drawn from millions of taps across the country every day. According to the UK’s National Health Service, approximately 5.8 million people in England receive fluoridated water.…

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