Could Poor Oral Health Cause Depression?

We know how powerful the emotional impact of tooth loss is to a lot of people. Some compared it to losing an arm or leg, others admitted avoiding leaving their homes in embarrassment.

Another UK research revealed that 70% (9.7 million) of people surveyed with bad teeth say that bad teeth negatively affected their lives.

But what exactly is the connection between poor oral health and depression?

Here’s some information from a study made by a team of researchers from the Deakin IMPACT Strategic Research Centre in Australia.

A Fresh Mouth for Ramadan

During Ramadan the fasting process can take its toll on the whole body, and especially the mouth. Dry mouth, bad breath, cracked lips, bleeding gums, tongue coating, these are just some of the oral effects of fasting.

A thick layer of plaque bacteria can sometimes form on the surface of the tongue causing bad breath (Halitosis).

If you are fasting for any length of time, there are a few cleansing rituals you can do to maintain a fresh and odor-free mouth.

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UAE Smile Month

June is the #UAESmileMonth. Get involved!
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Meet our Specialist Endodontist Dr. Yasmin Al-Zoubaidy

"Saving your natural tooth is the best ultimate option. With the latest advancement in endodontics & if your root canal is performed by a specialist, your success rate is up to 97%."

Dr. Yasmin Al-Zoubaidy
DMD, CAGS, ABE, USA
American Board Certified Endodontist
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Is Cranberry Juice Good For Your Teeth?

Cranberries are really sour and are therefore more popular manufactured as juice, jam or sauce.  Cranberry juice cocktail is approximately 26% to 33% pure cranberry juice, sweetened with fructose or artificial sweetener. According to the Harvard School of Public Health a 12-ounce serving of cranberry juice cocktail contains 12 teaspoons of sugar and 200 calories.

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4 Reasons Why Dental Check-ups Are Important

For some it’s “time” or “money, for others it’s “My teeth are fine!” We've all been guilty of putting off dental check-ups at one point or another. There are still a number of people with some serious love-hate relationship going on with their dental appointments and we get it. Really, we do.

But routine dental check-ups offer a lot more than you think. And we’ve come up with 4 really good reasons why at Dr. Michael’s, we recommend you see your dentist every six months.

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