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Oral health: A gateway and mirror into the body’s wellbeing

The mouth is a gateway, but it’s also a mirror for things that are going on in other parts of the body.

By Patience Matambo Nov. 29, 2024

Oral health: A gateway and mirror into the body’s wellbeing

Dental health negation in formative years later shows up as skewed teeth, low self-esteem

It seems like a lot of people believe that these disorders are solely genetic in nature, but is that really the case?

By Patience Matambo Dec. 6, 2024

Dental health negation in formative years later shows up as skewed teeth, low self-esteem

Bringing your ‘A’ game in dental literacy

Moreover, it serves to ensure that the toothpastes continue to satisfy requirements.

By Patience Matambo Dec. 6, 2024

Bringing your ‘A’ game in dental literacy

Liberation from bad breath (Halitosis)

If your friends tell you that you have bad breath, remember that it’s something that can be cured and seek help from dental practitioners.

By Patience Matambo Dec. 13, 2024

Oral health challenges in old adults

The older population suffers more than the younger generation does.

By Patience Matambo Jan. 3, 2025

Gum disease — plaque control and risk factors

Gum disease is a broad word that includes periodontitis and gingivitis, two separate conditions.

By Patience Matambo Jan. 10, 2025

Gum disease — plaque control and risk factors

Diet and periodontal disease: Prioritising gum health

It is essential for growth, differentiation and maintenance of soft tissues and for bone growth and the development of the child during pregnancy.

By Patience Matambo Jan. 17, 2025

Diet and periodontal disease: Prioritising gum health

Mental health: Stress-induced oral health problems

If you notice any signs of infection, such as increased redness, swelling or discharge.

By Patience Matambo Jan. 24, 2025

Mental health: Stress-induced oral health problems

How to manouvre dental anxiety

The smile alone indicates our self-esteem, our physical health and our employability, so we should conquer our fears to be able to achieve this.

By Patience Matambo Jan. 31, 2025

Prevention and treatment of tooth hypersensitivity

To lessen sensitivity, apply the paste to the teeth, let it stay for about 30 seconds, and then clean the teeth.

By Patience Matambo Feb. 7, 2025

Prevention and treatment of tooth hypersensitivity

Children’s dental care: Investing in your child’s life-long smile

The caregiver should be in charge of brushing for those with exceptional healthcare requirements who are unable to do it on their own.

By Patience Matambo Feb. 14, 2025

Children’s dental care: Investing in your child’s life-long smile

Corrosion of dental appliances in the mouth: Should we be worried?

Since treatment for braces will only take five years or less, cancer brought on by metal braces is more of a thought than it is a reality.

By Patience Matambo Feb. 21, 2025

Corrosion of dental appliances in the mouth: Should we be worried?

The origin of malocclusion (misalignment of teeth)

The most common kind of malocclusion is crowding, particularly as permanent teeth start to erupt.

By Patience Matambo Feb. 28, 2025

The origin of malocclusion (misalignment of teeth)

Unravelling mysteries of tooth discolouration: Culprit that steals the sparkle from your smile

Insecurity about one’s oral health is common, particularly when it comes to tooth discolouration as it can be both aesthetically unappealing and psychologically traumatising.

By Patience Matambo Mar. 7, 2025

Unravelling mysteries of tooth discolouration: Culprit that steals the sparkle from your smile

Genetics and caries (tooth decay): what is the truth?

Differences in genetic constitution are the factor that causes inter-individual variations in susceptibility to tooth decay.

By Patience Matambo Mar. 14, 2025

Genetics and caries (tooth decay): what is the truth?

Teeth whitening: What you should know

In today’s world, people’s appearance and aesthetics are increasingly significant.

By Patience Matambo Mar. 21, 2025

Dental trauma in milk teeth

Prevention is better than cure, hence it is important to visit the dentist’s office as soon as your child suffers any injury.

By Patience Matambo Mar. 28, 2025

Tooth extraction not a panacea for all dental ailments: Preservation over destruction

Rather than inquiring from the dentist about the best treatment option to preserve their teeth, most people hurriedly tell the dentist to remove the painful tooth.

By Patience Matambo Apr. 4, 2025

Tooth extraction not a panacea for all dental ailments: Preservation over destruction

Dealing with dry mouth syndrome (Xerostomia)

When you speak, your tongue sticks to your teeth, you sip water constantly, yet the relentless dryness persists, leaving your lips cracked and your breath foul.

By Patience Matambo Apr. 11, 2025

Dealing with dry mouth syndrome (Xerostomia)

The enigma of non-dental toothaches

This investigation explores the concealed realm of toothaches that lack a dental origin and the struggle for answers when the pain persists relentlessly.

By Patience Matambo Apr. 18, 2025

Gum disease, a silent threat

Antimicrobial mouthwashes, such as chlorhexidine or even saline water, can be used to reduce bacterial load if one cannot afford commercial mouthwash.

By Patience Matambo Apr. 25, 2025

The hidden dangers of mercury dental fillings: Why modern alternatives are safer

The first is a resin-based composite filling that blends naturally with the tooth’s appearance.

By Patience Matambo May. 2, 2025

The hidden dangers of mercury dental fillings: Why modern alternatives are safer

Beyond the pancreas: How diabetes turns your mouth into combat zone

Gingipain inhibitors have shown promise in treating Pg brain colonisation and neurodegeneration in experiments.

By Patience Matambo May. 9, 2025

Beyond the pancreas: How diabetes turns your mouth into combat zone

Toothbrushing: A skill, not just a habit

Always remember that dentistry is not expensive, neglect is.

By Patience Matambo May. 16, 2025

Toothbrushing: A skill, not just a habit

White patches in the mouth: When is 'wait and see' a gamble with fate?

The answer should always be no, hence consider visiting the dentist today because when it comes to oral health, everyday counts and tomorrow might never come.

By Patience Matambo May. 23, 2025

White patches in the mouth: When is 'wait and see' a gamble with fate?

Navigating the challenges of teething: A comprehensive guide for parents

In Zimbabwe alone, which accounts for about 0,3% of Africa’s daily births, countless parents experience the anxiety surrounding this developmental milestone.

By Patience Matambo May. 30, 2025

Navigating the challenges of teething: A comprehensive guide for parents

Why cavities aren’t the only tooth enemy

On average, every person loses about 0,02 to 0,04 millimetres of tooth structure per year due to normal use.

By Patience Matambo Jun. 6, 2025

Why cavities aren’t the only tooth enemy

Impact of oral health on pregnancy outcomes

Maintaining good oral hygiene during pregnancy is of paramount importance in reducing risks.

By Patience Matambo Jun. 13, 2025

Impact of oral health on pregnancy outcomes

Tongue hygiene: A paradox of importance and oversight

The typical normal tongue appearance is pink-red with mild variations in tone; the tip and the edges of the tongue may be bright red due to more blood vessels around those areas.

By Patience Matambo Jun. 27, 2025