There are a number of reasons why your teeth may begin to turn yellow; the aging process is one of them. As you begin to get older, your tooth enamel will begin to wear away, revealing the dentin within the tooth. This dentin has a...

The traces of blood on brushing are not from the teeth but from the gums which are one of the structures in the mouth that support teeth; others being bone, ligaments. Bleeding gums is a common and mild form of gum disease, and it's caused by a buildup of plaque/tartar...

Dry Mouth, also known as Xerostomia refers to a condition in which the salivary glands inyour mouth don't make enough saliva to keep your mouth wet.Your salivary glands are responsible for saliva production and they include 3 major sets ofglands and various minor ones. Saliva,...

Bruxism is a condition in which you grind or clench your teeth. In Luganda, it is known as“okumeketa amannyo”. If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teethwhen you're awake or even in your sleep.Bruxism varies in degree and it may be mild to...

‘The Vicious Cycle’ Gum disease begins when there is accumulation of microorganisms including bacteria around your teeth forming  plaque. This plaque irritates your gums and starts off inflammation (gingivitis) which manifests with reddening, swelling and sometimes bleeding of the gums especially seen when brushing. Gingivitis...

A good oral hygiene is not as hard as people may think. Caring for your teeth is not just a matter of choosing a fluoride toothpaste or non-fluoride toothpaste to use but rather constant life behavior check. Here we shall talk about the various ways...

'After all, they are milk teeth, others will grow'. Is a phrase dentists hear a lot.Many parents are quite comfortable extracting sick milk teeth even when it isn't yet time for them to shed.Here are a few points to consider restoring milk teeth and not...

The UDA carried out a successful outreach to Kitalya Mini Max Prison on the 26th Of October 2021. This is the commencement of our 60 years of dentistry- anniversary celebration. We were pleased to reach out to this community of  underserved individuals and offer them...

We have all had the saying that prevention is better than cure; yet very few of us actuallyput that saying in practice.One of the ways of preventing oral diseases is by having a regular dental check-up. This isdone routinely every after 6 months or as...

A tooth filling is a dental restoration that involves removing decay andrepairing the affected tooth .If the damage is severe enough, you mayneed a root canal and a cap but that is a different procedure. Toothfillings help dentists repair cavities, so they don’t become bigger...

A patient will experience little to no pain because the dentist will use local anesthesia to numb the tooth and gums. This keeps you comfortable during the procedure. A root canal procedure sounds scary, but it is typically not a whole lot more different than...

Sealants are a form of preventive dentistry. We recommend sealants for both adults and children with deep grooves, pits and fissures on their teeth. Sealants are thin coatings that are placed on the chewing surfaces of back teeth to protect them from bacterial attack. They...

Bad breath is one of the commonest dental conditions. Almost every one, at some point in their lives will suffer from some kind of bad breath. Bad breath can be thought of as either a normal type, an abnormal type, or a “weird” type (which...

Everyone loves a beautiful smile. Unfortunately, teeth often appear crooked, affecting one’s appearance and self-confidence. Teeth become crooked usually because they don’t have enough space in the mouth. This could be due to; A small jaw size.Too many teeth in the jaws. (excess teeth i.e.,...

If you are getting sudden pain inside your mouth when meal times reach or have a lump under your tongue that is very painful; then you may have an obstruction in the “pipe” running from the salivary gland to the mouth (salivary duct) caused by...

The mouth is a reflection of what is taking place inside your body. Most of the times we forget this or better still we are ignorant about this. So many illnesses taking place inside your body can be seen in the mouth. Therefore, the dentist...

The answer is yes! You should. It is important to brush a minimum of twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste and a good toothbrush. You may be wondering what a good toothbrush really is. Here’s what it is. QUALITIES OF A GOOD TOOTHBRUSH: SIZE Size...

Why do I need a good toothpaste? I understand how disappointing and frustrating it can be when you think you are doing everything right i.e. brushing well, avoiding confectionaries name it but you still feel your oral health is not getting any better. While the...

Wow you should be asking what about the tongue? It will really be shocking if one said they didn’t know the tongue. The tongue is a muscular organ found in the mouth along with the teeth, gums, tonsils, name it and serves important functions namely;...

Toothpicks have been around for centuries. They are commonly made out of wood and a few from plastic. You’ll find them well placed at the table of your local favorite restaurant, in the supermarket, the neighborhood shop, everywhere. It’s common to see people using them...