The NTI night guard has the distinction of covering only the front teeth. According to Dr. Boyd, pressure on the front teeth should reduce the intensity of the involuntary contractions that people with bruxism suffer from. In other words, with the NTI night guard, an individual should not be able to clench as hard as they normally do. What is an NTI Night Guard? An NTI night guard is a protective mouthpiece custom fitted to your mouth that helps protect your teeth, gums, and jaws from the damaging effects of bruxism. It prevents the destruction of your teeth by preventing…
Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN
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Listeriosis is a bacterial infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes. is primarily transmitted via the oral route after ingestion of contaminated food products It can cause severe illness, including severe sepsis, meningitis, or encephalitis, sometimes resulting in lifelong harm and even death. WHO recently warned Nigeria and 15 other African countries of a listeriosis outbreak that started in South Africa in 2017, confirming its support for their preparedness and response to the disease. The other African countries are: Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. What is listeriosis?…
Many international organizations dedicated to spreading awareness regarding the healing powers of yoga and meditation aimed at doing just that: healing people through yoga and meditation. However, we’re today too worked up in our own lives to offer a damn about our health and well-being. Many Yoga training schools are equipped today with teachers and trainers. Advantages of Yoga & Meditation Yoga and meditation once practised along, will assist you to boost your brain’s functionality to an excellent extent. Studies conducted by purported universities reveal that there is an actual scientific basis for the claims that they can improve your…
What is a tongue Scraper? A tongue scraper (also called a tongue cleaner or tongue brush) is an oral hygiene device specially designed to clean the coating on the upper surface of the tongue. The large surface area is anatomical features of the tongue that promote tongue coating by retaining microorganisms and oral debris consisting of food, saliva, and dead epithelial cells. A tongue scraper is done less often than tooth brushing, flossing, and using the correct mouthwash. In addition, to using a toothbrush to clean your teeth, you can improve your mouth’s oral hygiene by using a tongue…
Today, we live a hectic life schedule. We do not have an adequate amount of sleep. We do not consume balanced foods. We opt for fast foods which are obviously tasty but have the gravest health results in the offering. Thus, you should be careful when it comes to having food and living a proper lifestyle. You may stumble upon many chronic indigestion issues or problems. Among those problems, acid reflux is a common one. What is acid reflux? Typically acid reflux is a condition when acidity level inside the stomach and other digestive parts increases. As a result, we…