Research has proven that smokers are more predisposed to oral issues like tooth loss and gum disease and have high chances of developing oral cancer and tooth removal complications. Smoking also interferes with the wound healing process, and this explains why smokers do not heal as fast as non-smokers do. Quitting smoking has been…
After your kid grows their first few teeth, it becomes important to switch from gentle foam cleaning to a toothbrush. However, it’s not often a straightforward venture. Even after seeking advice from a dentist, you encounter another challenge when you visit a drugstore or supermarket looking for a toothbrush suitable for your kid. The choices…
We all care for our smile because we know it’s the first thing many people notice when we first see them. It’s very important to note that good dental care has to start from the early stages of life. That is why you must ensure that your children’s teeth are healthy. Tips to…
Females of all ages are at risk of having an itchy vagina, hence a crucial need to understand the causes, symptoms, and how it can be managed. Stay tuned to this article to discover ways to prevent vaginal itching and live free of vaginal infections. Vaginal itching is always an uncomfortable symptom. Sometimes,…
Do you have to push harder than usual to start or continue a urine stream? Or you can’t empty your bladder? If your answers are positive, then stay glued to the end of this article to find out why you’ve been straining to pee and how to manage the condition. Straining on micturition…
Ever heard of HMOs and wondered what that means? or you’ve been trying to get your head around the meaning, functions, and benefits of HMOs in Nigeria. Then this article is for you. Good health stays as one of the basic needs of an individual regardless of their status, hence a crucial…
You might wonder what the link between diabetes and oral health problems is. The answer is high blood sugar. Suppose the high blood sugar is under poor control. In that case, oral health problems are more likely to develop as uncontrolled diabetes weakens white blood cells, the body’s primary defense against bacterial infections…
At birth, a baby boy should have both testicles in the scrotum. Sometimes, it happens that parents can not feel these organs. That should always be a cause for concern. Doctors refer to this condition as ‘undescended testis,’ also known as cryptorchidism. Let’s see why this happens in some babies. What Are Undescended…