Halitosis – The Unspoken Ailment
Halitosis is commonly known as an ‘unpleasant odour emitted from the mouth. In other words, it is bad breath – the oral health ailment that although is not obvious, has an impact on our friendships and relationships. Halitosis comes from the Latin word ‘halitus‘ – meaning breathed air and ‘osis‘ meaning ‘pathologic alteration’ (a change […]
Gum disease: the root cause of tooth loss amongst adults
Tooth loss can have a severe impact on the health and appearance of your smile, as well as your confidence. Recent studies revealed by the Academy of General Dentistry have confirmed gum disease to be the largest cause of tooth loss amongst adults, ranking higher than oral trauma or disease. Here at Lidums Dental in […]
Magical Molars!: Dr Arnis Lidums’ Guide to Healthy Teeth & Gums through Good Dental Hygiene
Let Dr Arnis Lidums’ 25 years’ experience guide you through signs and treatments for dental hygiene issues Plaque and how to manage it Plaque is an umbrella term for bacteria that can damage the teeth and the substance which it secretes. Plaque lives on a thing called biofilm which is an adhesive chemical produced by […]