If garland-like dark spots appear on the teeth that cannot be brushed away, this may be due to the phenomenon of black stain. Children and adolescents are particularly affected by this tooth discol...
Bad breath is a taboo subject – and an embarrassing condition. Since many sufferers are not even aware of their bad breath, but others can smell it immediately. Talking about it is something few pe...
Now it will sting for a moment and then it won't hurt any more." Your dentist probably said something like this to you when you had your first anaesthetic injection. However, the sensation of pain ...
Mouth rinses with chlorhexidine were long regarded as the gold standard for combating bacteria in the mouth. We now know: Although chlorhexidine is very effective against harmful bacteria, it can a...
A dental fistula begins with slight swelling of the gums and progresses into escalating pain, pus formation and, in the worst case, a very serious condition. This article delves into the specific...
Pretty much everyone has had a coated tongue at some point. If you look at your tongue in the mirror first thing in the morning, you will usually notice a thin coating on it - especially if you are...