Saliva
What is saliva?
Saliva is mostly water and comes from your salivary glands. They are situated inside your cheeks, behind your front teeth and at the back of your mouth. Every day, your glands produce about 1 to 2 litr
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Bad breath
We all know that certain foods can make our breath smell, but food odours are temporary. Constant bad breath(halitosis) is usually caused by poor oral hygiene, dental factors, or medical conditions including infections in the throat, sinus, kidneys or liver. Heavy consumpti
What are teeth made of?
Teeth and bone are the hardest substances in the human body and they both contain high amount of calcium. However, the vital difference is that bone is living tissue which can regenerate. Teeth are not living tissue but are made up of four types of tissue, enamel, dentin, p
Toothache – how to cope with the pain
Toothache often seems to strike at your busiest times or when you are stressed. With Christmas and New Year coming up, you may find yourself having to deal with a dental emergency. Here are some quick suggestions on what to do if you or a loved one has toothache over the ho
