Mouthwash. The eternal question. Should I use mouthwash every day? Or just for a short period of time? Will it make my teeth yellow? Which mouthwash should I choose? Here is the plain truth about mouthwash. Some mouthwash facts Unlike your toothbrush, mouthwash can get in between teeth, reaching areas that your toothbrush can’t get to. This helps reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease. Mouthwash can also help: Prevent or control tooth decayReduce plaque (a thin film of bacteria that forms on teeth) Prevent or reduce gingivitis (an early stage of gum disease) Reduce the speed at that tartar (hardened…
Author: Dr. Ziad Seijari
In this article, we continue our Q&A with Dr. Ziad Sijari. (Clik here to check part 1). We will discuss the impact of dental health on overall health, as well as kids’ and women’s oral hygiene. Q: At What Age Should My Child First See a Dentist? A: It is usually best recommended for children to see a dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Note that primary teeth typically begin coming up at around 6 months of age. Q: When do baby teeth typically fall out? A: A child’s baby teeth (primary teeth) typically begin to loosen and fall…
In this article, we continue our Q&A with Dr. Ziad Sijari. (Clik here to check part 1). We will discuss the impact of dental health on overall health, as well as kids’ and women’s oral hygiene. Q: At What Age Should My Child First See a Dentist? A: It is usually best recommended for children to see a dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Note that primary teeth typically begin coming up at around 6 months of age. Q: When do baby teeth typically fall out? A: A child’s baby teeth (primary teeth) typically begin to loosen and fall…
In this article, we continue our Q&A with Dr. Ziad Sijari. (Clik here to check part 1). We will discuss the impact of dental health on overall health, as well as kids’ and women’s oral hygiene. Q: At What Age Should My Child First See a Dentist? A: It is usually best recommended for children to see a dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Note that primary teeth typically begin coming up at around 6 months of age. Q: When do baby teeth typically fall out? A: A child’s baby teeth (primary teeth) typically begin to loosen and fall…
People have been taking care of their health now more than ever. With the pandemic we have been going through for more than a year now, we have increasingly been paying attention to our healthcare routine. Oral hygiene has been a big part of that routine, and what better way to know more than asking a top dentist? Below is a list of questions about oral care answered by Dr. Ziad Sijari. I often have tooth decay, what should I do? Aside from proper oral hygiene, regular checkups can identify cavities and other dental conditions before they cause troubling symptoms…
