Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN

Top 17 best dental apps for Android, iPhone, and dental students In recent time, everybody is using smartphones both young and an older adult are spending much time by the day watching/looking/staring/browsing/chatting on their cell phones, why not spend some of your time learning how to brush properly? And of course with your smartphone apps. Now, apps send reminders when it's time to get teeth cleaning, teach you proper brushing technique, and keep you brushing for the full recommended two-minute time frame by American dental association. Do you always forget to floss every day? There's an app for that.…

What Might Be Causing Your Stomach Problems? If you are experiencing stomach problems, you might be worried about what went wrong. This is understandable because there are various possible causes and symptoms that might trigger this ailment. Maybe you are experiencing excessive gas and bloating. Perhaps your stomach problems are episodes of diarrhea that don’t seem to be getting better or you are finding that you're constipated more than normal. You might be wondering if your problems are just due to stress or perhaps you are worried that it's something more serious. PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou/Getty Images Emergencies and Doctors for Stomach…

Bear this in mind the nutritional benefit of this kunu drink, it has a combined effect of the individual ingredients and has great benefits to human health.  Health benefits of kunu drink: Kunu is a traditional drink in the Northern part of Nigeria. It is also made from grains such as millet, maize, rice or sorghum too. Depending on the grain used, it is known in the Hausa language as “kunun aya” The kunun drink is also extracted from tiger nuts, and this is one of the best-rich kunu drink due to the many health benefits of tiger nuts. others…

Today, I will enlighten us about common oral health myths about dental caries for children and what we can do to prevent rampant caries in children. Most often cavities and tooth decay will attack 42 PERCENT OF CHILDREN between the ages of 2 and 11, and caries is the most common childhood disease. How can early childhood caries be prevented? and what can we as parents do to keep our children’s teeth healthy? Well, before we can fight childhood tooth decay, we have to understand what causes early childhood caries? ORAL HEALTH MYTHS ABOUT PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY When it comes to…

What can cause fainting in a dental clinic Everyone is likely to be faced with a sudden emergency at some point in time during a lifetime, be it the oral surgery, at home, and to be prepare beforehand. Putting the knowledge to prompt the user may save a life, which justifies the very careful study of this article. In the surgery, there should be a fixed routine. Dentist, anesthetist, and chairside assistant should know the part which each must play. The last named should immediately make available any emergency kit, sucker, and oxygen. A doctor or ambulance may be required,…

Pediatric dentistry is a professional specialty dedicated to infants and children that provides comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care through adolescent, including children with special health care needs. A dentist who specializes in pediatrics work in conjunction with other healthcare providers and members of social disciplines for the health benefit of children. Also, they undergo an additional two years of training on the special treatments of the oral health needs of children. Pediatric dentists undergo specific training on how to make your child feel very comfortable about dental treatment and how to make you and your child experience a happy one.  In addition, they…

Almost 10 per cent of the U.S. adult population has a mood disorder. But while mood disorders are incredibly common, they aren't always well-understood -- even by the people who have them. Whether you think you may have a mood disorder, already have a diagnosis, or are just curious about examples of mood disorders, this guide will help. Keep reading to learn about the most common types of mood disorders. Confused about the different types of mood disorders? Read this overview of the different types of mood disorders to find out. Disease vs Disorder Is a disorder the same as a disease?…

Thousands of people with refractive errors choose prescription eyeglasses over contact lenses even today. Whether it’s getting eyeglasses for the first time or the fifth time, it should be always kept in mind that there are chances of overcorrection or under correction. Hence, if you too are getting prescription eyeglasses, always notice how your eyes are adjusting to new glasses. This is important because wearing wrong prescription glasses can affect your eyes in several ways apart from making your vision worse. You can suffer from strained eyes, headaches, see double images or experience dizziness. Whether you are wearing the same…

Straight teeth and a revitalized smile could not have to be compelled to return from a mouth filled with unattractive wire and bracket braces. Enhancing vanity and physical confidence, invisible braces provide an esthetic and barely visible various to traditional wire/bracket braces.    Dental problems are never any fun, but the good news is that most of them can be easily prevented.   Are you considering obtaining braces, however, don’t grasp which sort is true for you? Here are some basics ways in which we tend to hope can clear things up. METAL BRACES Metal braces are the foremost common…

Invisalign is a great new alternative to metal braces. Using a series of invisible plastic trays created just for you, Invisalign gently shifts your teeth into place. Simply pop in a new set of trays every two weeks and watch your smile transform. What is orthodontics? Orthodontics is one of the branches in the dental clinic that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Such as Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay and periodontal disease, and cause extra stress on…