Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

Interdental brushes are triangular shaped small brushes, like little bottle brushes. They are very useful for cleaning between the teeth. They fit into a plastic handle and are widely available.  Two main types of interdental brushes:  I-shaped interdental brushes.  L-shaped inter-dental brushes. The L-shaped brushes give you the ability to clean at the very end of your last teeth that are very hard to reach in your mouth (i.e. your molars). Interdental brushes are widely available in every pharmaceutical store and an online store too. They come in various widths and sizes to fit in with different size spaces between…

Should I brush my teeth before or after rinsing with mouthwashes?  Most mouthwashes and oral rinse usually contain chemical or drugs which are meant for treatment action/therapeutic uses or preventive measures such as mouth odor, prevention of dental caries, refreshing of the mouth, etc. Although most commercially available mouthwashes contain flavoring agents that make the mouth feel clean. The flushing action may loosen food debris, but it will not dislodge or remove dental plaque. Some mouthwashes have bacteriostatic or bactericidal effects, but this is only a temporary action. Fortunately, recent research studies have shown that certain mouthwashes may help in the chemical control of dental plaque.…

4 Step by step guide to teeth flossing Flossing is extremely effective for cleaning in-between areas of the teeth that is interproximal surfaces, They can be used on either open or full embrasure spaces. Both floss and tape come in waxed or unwaxed. If used correctly, dental floss and tape can remove bacterial plaque and food debris from in-between areas of the teeth.  Different types of dental floss are available such as regular floss, anti-bacterial floss, dental tape, and super floss. Floss is also available in a plastic holder, in the shape of a bow. It forms the string of…

Did you know that the mouth can show signs of general body infections and nutritional deficiencies? The mouth acts as the mirror through which you can see and analyze the health of your body. A healthy mouth ensures you are confident in how you live, work or play. Whenever you have tooth decay, dentists may remove it, or they may carry out a root canal treatment. Either way, the aim is to prevent germs from extending to other body parts and leading to health complications. It’s important to note that the connection between your body health and oral health becomes…

What is a Peptic ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a term indicating an ulcer in your stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine into which the stomach empties). The cause of this ailment is a combination of nervousness, wrong food and individuals susceptibility. Some people, take life too seriously and are very tense. In such cases, the stomach is often affected. By this tension. The muscles become tight and the secretions are disturbed. This interferes with digestion. A tense outlet from the stomach becomes spastic and painful.Over time, an ulcer develops. Sometimes this is in the stomach…