Populasi warga emas yang berumur 60 tahun dan ke atas di Malaysia terus meningkat dan kumpulan ini berisiko untuk mendapat pelbagai masalah kesihatan termasuk kesihatan pergigian disebabkan perubahan fisiologi dalam proses penuaan serta amalan gaya hidup. Dalam aspek kesihatan mulut,…
Over the past few years, illegal dentistry by unqualified individuals has become rampant in Malaysia. Historically, complaints about illegal dental services often related to dental extractions or dentures. In recent years, however, illegal dental services have expanded towards aesthetic treatments…
Bad breath or halitosis is an unpleasant noxious odour emanating mostly from the oral cavity. Most people are not aware they suffer from the condition unless notified. Studies have shown that halitosis is associated with an increase of specific bacteria…
Patients with artificial joints: do they need antibiotic cover for dental treatment? This subject has been a topic for debate by both orthopaedic and dental professionals. Orthopaedic surgeons believe that it is recommended to prescribe prophylactic antibiotics while dental fraternity…
There are many causes for the a tooth to lose a significant coronal structure including tooth structure removal as part of the root canal therapy, when removing caries from a tooth, as well as tooth fracture. Tooth fracture can cause…
Tooth discolouration can be categorically divided into intrinsic, extrinsic, or a combination of both. Intrinsic discoloration occurs inside the tooth itself when chromatogenic content (substance that produces colour) is incorporated into the dentin and enamel layer of the teeth during…
One of the common parents’ concerns when it comes to their child teeth is noticing white spots scattering on surface of the front teeth, most of the parents come with the idea that these white lesions are because of low…
Many of us seek perfect smile, but how many of us are practising good oral hygiene and following instructions from our dentists? One of the most common reasons for a person to attend a dental clinic is when their teeth…
Dengan semua maklumat yang dikongsi di media sosial, terdapat beberapa kes maklumat yang kurang tepat turut disebarkan. Saya akan jujur dengan anda. Saya akan menyatakan fakta. Penting untuk kita menangani beberapa mitos terbesar perihal pergigian hari ini. # 1: Gigi…
TLDR: Teeth are not supposed to be pearly white. Teeth naturally have a yellow shade to them due to the dentin under the enamel. In today’s culture, many people dream of the ‘Hollywood smile’ just like celebrities. We’re not just…