Importance of a Routine Dental Cleaning
It’s not uncommon for people to skip routine dental cleanings—after all, they think, how much harm can it really cause? If you think that skipping out on routine teeth cleaning is no big deal,...
Good Oral Hygiene begins with the Right Toothbrush
There are certain characteristics that you should look for in a toothbrush be it manual or powered. 1. Size. Your toothbrush should allow you easy access to all surfaces of your teeth. For most...
Dr Joyce Gitangu on the Kenya on the Rise TV show on DSTV, 6TH GES Nairobi 2015, co-hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama
Dr Gitangu was privileged to be taking part in the weeks GES Entrepreneurs 2015 events as part of entrepreneurs and was honored to be aside 18 other magnetic entrepreneurs. Kenya on the...
Tartar is an Enemy of Oral Health
I have been asked this question a lot, ‘Why are my teeth feeling pain/sensitivity after a simple tooth cleaning’ Dentists do not damage teeth when you get your teeth cleaned. This is a...
When should your child first visit the dentist? It might be earlier than you think.
Most children see a dentist far later than is recommended by both dental and medical professionals. Many parents wait until there’s a dental issue before they seek dental care. The American...
Breast Cancer and Gum Disease Connection
According to the Journal of Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, you may be 11 times more likely to develop breast cancer if you have poor oral health or gum disease. A survey of 3,273 people...
Understanding Blood Pressure and Oral Health Implications
Hypertension describes high blood pressure (140/90mm/ Hg) Many individuals are unaware that they have hypertension, hence why it is referred as the silent killer’ because in most people there are...