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How to improve your sense of taste after quitting smoking?

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 After quitting smoking, it may take some time for your sense of taste to fully recover. However, there are several things you can do to help improve your sense of taste: Stay hydrated: Ensure you drink an adequate amount of water throughout the day to keep your mouth and taste buds hydrated. Dry mouth can affect your ability to taste, so staying hydrated can help improve taste sensations. Eat a balanced diet: Incorporate a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains into your diet. These foods contain different flavors and textures that can help stimulate your taste buds and enhance your sense of taste. Avoid excessive use of salt and sugar: Excessive consumption of salt and sugar can dull your taste buds over time. Gradually reduce your intake of processed foods and try to use herbs, spices, and natural sweeteners to enhance the flavors of your meals. Experiment with different flavors: Be adventurous in trying new foods, spices, and seasonings. Explore di...
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Tooth discoloration

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The complaint of teeth discoloration is now big problem for some persons. Tooth discoloration: Means changes to the color of teeth.  Causes of Tooth discoloration: The medical,and Dental conditions: are some of the possible causes of Tooth discoloration. There are likely to be other possible causes. Medical causes Excessive coffee Certain foods Smoking Calcium metabolism disorders Rickets Certain medications, Maternal tetracyclines during pregnancy,Tetracycline use by child Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia Fungal infection Kernicterus:  A rare condition involving high blood levels of bilirubin which can also accumulate in the brain and lead to neurological problems. Dental Causes Normal aging Tooth abscess Dead tooth  - the tooth looks gray. Internal resorption Poor dental hygiene Mercury dental amalgam Injured tooth Tooth Discoloration  Causes in Children: Some of the causes in children for Tooth discoloration ...
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Teething and Baby Teeth

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Teething is a big problem and a difficult time for both the parents specially the mother and the child. Teething can be an uncomfortable time for some babies. As the teeth begin to emerge, they can cause the gums to become swollen and sore.In some cases of hard teething ,an abscess might appear at the top of the tooth. This can lead to other problems such as irritability, an inability to sleep and an unwillingness to eat food because of the pain. Once those teeth start to appear, some babies want to bite down on everything they can get hold of – including mum and dad’s fingers a lot of the time! because his gum is hurting him. Every baby start teething at a different time and it lasts for different periods. So there is no manual you can consult to make everything go smoothly! Most babies develop their first teeth between the ages of 5 and 9 months old. However, your child may not have a complete set of teeth until he reachs the age of three. The lower midd...
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Cracked Tooth

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A cracked tooth is something to worry about. A cracked tooth is a tooth that has a fracture, split,craze line or crack running somewhere through it. longitudinal cracks  Types of cracks  There are different types of cracks A tooth fracture can exist inside the tooth or in the outer tooth covering.  The crack can run in any direction, can penetrate through the whole tooth, or just a portion of the tooth. Not all cracks in the teeth happen so abruptly or obviously. You might have a hairline crack that may not give you any pain at all.   By the time it will grow,and you do start to notice the pain. A tooth can only really be called ‘cracked’ if there is a crack from the top down towards the root. This type of crack means that not only the outer surface of the tooth is damaged. It also means that the inner core of the tooth is exposed so it is open to infection, likely to trap food debris and likely to attract bacteria.   A cracked cusp will cause some pa...
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How To Choose Your Dentist

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Searching for a dentist is not an easy job.   When searching for a dentist  do the  following  t o find a suitable dentist to meet your needs Ask your family, friends, neighbors, or co-workers for their recommendations. Ask your family doctor or local pharmacist. Select your dentist according to your complaint  I suggest for you visiting more than one dentist before selecting one you feel you can build a good long-term relationship with.You and your dentist will be long-term oral health care partners; therefore, you should find someone you can be comfortable with.You should also trust him . What Should You Look for When Choosing a Dentist? Good dentists are, Taking a personal interest in patients and their health. Give special care to the cleaning and sterilization.  Do you observe the dentist and staff wearing gloves and other protective gear during actual patient treatment? They should use also disposable cups,(cu...
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Ways to reduce tooth sensitivity

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Tooth sensitivity (read more) is tooth discomfort in one or more teeth that is triggered by hot, cold, sweet, or sour foods and drinks, or even by breathing cold air. The pain can be sharp, sudden, and shoot deep into the nerve endings of your teeth. Tooth sensitivity can be a pain in the mouth itself . Cold or hot foods and drinks, sugary sweets, against your teeth can make your pearly whites start throbbing or stinging. Sensitive teeth are not only painful, but they can also begin to interfere with your daily life. Here are six ways to find relief and reduce your tooth sensitivity. 1. Try to use toothpaste made for sensitive teeth There are several brands on the market.Some pastes contain an active ingredient called potassium nitrate, which helps to block the tiny tubules in the dentin,you need to use it for long time or even forever  2. Change the way you brush * Use a soft toothbrush, do not scrub your teeth vigorously,and do not use the very strong tooth...
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Tooth Sensitivity

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What is Tooth Sensitivity ? Tooth sensitivity is a common name for dentin hypersensitivity or root sensitivity.Tooth sensitivity is a common problem that affects millions of people. Basically,tooth sensitivity means experiencing pain or discomfort to your teeth from sweets, cold air, hot drinks, cold drinks or ice cream. Some people with sensitive teeth even experience discomfort from brushing and flossing. The pain associated with tooth sensitivity may occur constantly or intermittently. Intermittent tooth sensitivity can occur while ingesting hot or cold food or beverages, or when cold air hits the teeth. The good news is that sensitive teeth can be treated. Tooth construction   (you can read more here) A layer of enamel, the strongest substance in the body, protects the crowns of healthy teeth. A layer called cementum protects the tooth root under the gum line. Underneath the enamel and the cementum is dentin, a part of the tooth that is less dense tha...
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Gingivitis or Bleeding Gums , Gingival Bleeding

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Bleeding gums is a very wide topic but I will try to simplify it in this post to be easy to under stand . Bleeding gums can be extremely discomforting physically and mentally. It is a big problem for some.You can not imagine the spontaneous gum bleeding, and how it is discomforting  . It is  important that a person understands the gums that bleed to stop gum bleeding. Bleeding gums can be a sign that you are at risk for, or already have, gum disease. However, persistent gum bleeding may be due to serious medical conditions such as leukemia and bleeding and platelet disorders. Persistent bad breath ,and gums that bleed easily when brushing or flossing may be signs for gum disease. Signs of bleeding gums Red inflamed gums or Sore gums . Swollen, smooth, and shiny gums  . Gums that bleed during and after brushing teeth. Complications ,and Dangers  of bleeding gums: Affecting the mouth  Formation of deep pockets be...
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Stop Grinding Your Teeth ( Bruxism )

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Bruxism "gnashing of teeth" is characterized by the grinding of the teeth and typically includes the clenching of the jaw. In most people, bruxism is mild enough not to be a health problem .Bruxism is one of the most common sleep disorders Some times you are  feeling angry ,you can not express your self ,so you are grinding Your Teeth during the day. If you had a stressful day , you might grind your teeth at night . You will might be unaware of doing that all what you will feel pain in the jaw bones . All what you will do is looking for analgesic to take and you do not know the cause . The pain is not the only problem but after a period of time you will have many problems in your mouth , you will get tooth hypersensitivity to the hot and cold, problems in the gums and that problems will extend to the jaw bones that will lead to tooth mobility ,and loss. For that you'll want to consult with your dentist ,here are some ways to minimize the daily or nightly grind ....
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Tips for Whiter Teeth

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You have 32 teeth not only help you to talk and chew, they can make or break your appearance,So what can you do to keep your pearly whites sparkling.       1 - Go On a White-Teeth Diet. What goes into your mouth shows up on your teeth. So if you’re drinking a lot of colored soft-drinks , gravies and dark juices,or black tea, and smoking cigarettes, expect the results to show up as not-so-pearly whites. Notice that if  it’s dark before you put it in your mouth, it will probably stain your teeth.  Step one: brush your teeth immediately after having foods that stain.  Step two: regularly use a good bleaching agent from your dentist.  Step three: be conscious of tooth-staining foods and drinks, and have them only when a toothbrush is around. If not, have an apple for dessert.       2 - Brush Your Teeth for 2 minutes at least . The ideal amount of time to brush to get all the bacteria-packed plaque out is at least...
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Bad Breath or Halitosis Causes and Management

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Do you worry about your breath every time you go to meet someone special? Halitosis is a term used to describe noticeably unpleasant odors exhaled in breathing. halitosis is combining the Latin halitus, meaning 'breath', with the Greek suffix osis often used to describe a medical condition, e.g., "cirrhosis of the liver" . Halitosis is estimated to be the third most frequent reason for seeking dental aid, following tooth decay and periodontal disease. General cause: Eating certain foods (such as garlic, onions, meat, fish, and cheese),also obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption are causing also bad smell . One of the famous causes also is fasting [ for Muslims ]because of the decrease sugar level in blood . Morning breath ,Since the mouth is exposed to less oxygen and is inactive during the night, the odor is usually worse upon awakening . Bad breath may be transient, often disappearing following eating, brushing one's teeth, flossing, or rinsing with speci...
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To Get Strong Teeth Eat As The Dentist Wants

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The dentists use to keep their teeth in tip-top shape,with good,clean shape and also keep good oral hygiene for the teeth and tissues around it like the gingiva ( gum ) Don't Eat Too Much Candy and sweets .  It’s common knowledge that sugar contributes to tooth decay. What many people don’t know, however, is that the frequency and duration of exposure makes a difference.We can enjoy desserts, chocolate cake and all those things, within moderation, but then we make sure that after the meal we rinse our mouth with water or chew a piece of sugarless gum. Brushing after every meal and snack is not realistic for most people. Having sugars in your mouth, bacteria digests those sugars and produces acids. It’s the duration of the acid attack that contributes to tooth decay.If you like candy, minimize the damage to your teeth by eating it quickly, rather than spreading it throughout your day, Generally speaking, having one candy in your mouth for several min...
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