Deciding on what braces to choose from? With improvements in dental technology, you have diverse options to choose from such as traditional metal, lingual or ceramic or self-ligating braces. This article discusses self-ligating braces and how they can help improve your smile and the look of your teeth. While these may look like traditional metal […]
After eating or drinking, do you brush your teeth right away? If not, you may notice a sticky, thin film that begins coating your teeth. It is called plaque, and if it is not removed through brushing and flossing, over time, it can harden into tartar, also known as calculus. This sticky layer can coat […]
This is the first time you are going to the dentist after all these years. Do not miss out on the opportunity to ask important dental questions from your dentist. These answers will facilitate you in figuring out the condition of your oral health and provide you with steps to improve it. After all, from […]
Do you know that Alcoholic drinks are not only harmful to your body, but also to your oral and dental health? The use of alcoholic drinks is a growing problem, not only in countries like the United States, UK, Etc. but worldwide. With many people understanding this risk of excessive alcohol use, they may not […]
You are feeling a strong pain in your teeth at night. It’s dark and late, what toothache medicine can give you relief in such a situation? There are medications that can numb your pain and some can act as a pain relievers. Besides that, there are also remedies that can numb the pain and soothe […]
Did you know that plastic toothbrushes represent 1 percent of the waste in our oceans? We change our toothbrushes every 3-to 4 months, so we throw away more than 4.5 billion plastic toothbrushes every year. Are you surprised at these figures? The bamboo toothbrush is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic toothbrushes. The next question […]
Summer Vacations are here! This is the time to enjoy yourself to the fullest and have fun in this short break. Albeit the fun should be in accordance with the oral hygiene. Your kids may want to eat all the sweets, ice cream, and chocolates and drink cold drinks but as a parent, it is […]
Who doesn’t like snacking? However, eating healthy snacks is more beneficial for the body and mouth. You may like to snack on chips and chocolates, but these are not the best choice to fill your stomach. This article discusses what you should eat instead. Whenever you are hungry, go for a light snack that does […]
You must be aware that when you have diabetes or high sugar symptoms, the condition can take a toll on your entire body. It includes your oral health, as high glucose levels in the blood affect your dental health. Today more than 29 million people living in the US alone have diabetes or high sugar […]
Do you know that Chemotherapy’s side effects also include affecting your oral and dnetal health? Chemotherapy is an aggressive form of chemical drug therapy that helps to destroy rapidly growing cells in your body. Moreover, in most cases, it is used to treat cancer, as cancer cells grow and divide faster than other cells. Oncologists […]
Dr. Amal Al Qedrah Medical Center
Royal European Specialist Polyclinic