Our ancestors had no braces but had straight teeth
EVER WONDERED why our ancestors had straight teeth when they had no braces?
Long before orthodontic clinics, retainers, and modern dental technologies, human populations across...
How to prevent teeth grinding
THE HABITUAL grinding or clenching of teeth, is increasingly being recognized as a modern health concern tied closely to stress, sleep disruption, and lifestyle...
Treating bruxism
BRUXISM — commonly known as teeth grinding or jaw clenching — is an often overlooked condition that affects millions of people worldwide, cutting across...
A strange word
IT IS a bit of a strange word for tooth grinding.
Medically known as “bruxism”, it is a common condition that affects people of all...
The mouth is a window
A ROUTINE dental exam may uncover more than cavities.
This is because the mouth as a window into overall health.
Take gum disease, or periodontitis....
Children at risk
BABY teeth may be temporary, but their impact on a child’s health is long-lasting.
Pediatric dentists warn that early childhood caries or tooth decay...
Beyond the toothbrush
THE IMAGE of dentistry as drills and discomfort is rapidly evolving.
Technology is reshaping oral health care, making procedures faster, more precise, and often less...
Poor oral health
TOOTH decay may seem minor compared to heart disease or cancer.
However, it is now recognized in public health that poor oral health is one...
The link
FOR DECADES, oral health was viewed in isolation — separate from the rest of the body.
Today, that perspective is rapidly changing. A growing...
The future of healthcare
THE TRADITIONAL image of dentistry often involves drills, fillings, and anxious patients gripping armrests.
That is changing as a quiet transformation is reshaping the profession.
Preventive...