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24/05/2026

Your Tooth can be your EYE 🦷

09/05/2026

22/04/2026

A new large clinical study found that improving oral hygiene significantly reduced the risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia—revealing a critical link between the mouth and the lungs.

When plaque accumulates, it becomes a reservoir of pathogenic bacteria. In vulnerable individuals—especially those who are elderly, bedridden, or intubated—these microbes can be aspirated into the lungs, where they can trigger serious infections.

Routine oral care, including toothbrushing, reduces this bacterial load at its source. In clinical settings, this simple intervention was associated with a substantial drop in pneumonia cases.

A basic daily habit can play a measurable role in preventing it.

📄Source: European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID), HAPPEN, 2026.

17/04/2026

Eating instant noodles more than twice per week has been linked to about a 48% higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
Frequent consumption is associated with increased rates of high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, and abdominal fat.
These conditions together raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
This may be due to the high sodium content, refined carbohydrates, and low nutritional value of instant noodles.
However, this is an association, not direct causation, and overall diet and lifestyle still play a major role.

Source: Harvard University

15/04/2026

14/04/2026

This habit can crack your tooth in seconds.

Teeth are designed to handle controlled chewing forces — not sudden, concentrated pressure from hard objects like bottle caps. When you use your teeth as tools, the force focuses on a small area, especially along the edges and cusps.

At first, this creates microscopic enamel cracks that you won’t see or feel. That’s why the habit often continues unnoticed. But over time, these cracks extend into dentin, weakening the tooth structure.

And then it happens — one sudden bite, and the tooth cracks.

Clinically, fractured cusps and chipped teeth are commonly linked to such habits, sometimes requiring fillings, crowns, root canal treatment or even extraction. The damage is cumulative and often irreversible.

Teeth perform best when used for what they’re made for — chewing food, not opening objects. Avoiding this habit can prevent long-term complications and unnecessary treatments.

Protect your enamel — once cracked, it doesn’t heal.

20/01/2026

Protect your child's smile with dental sealants! These thin coatings can reduce cavity risk by up to 80% on back teeth. Learn how sealants work and when kids should get them in our latest oral health tip: https://www.dentaquest.com/en/news-and-resources/oral-health-tips/prevention/dental-sealants-prevent-tooth-decay

16/01/2026

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