ProActive Dental Hygiene Ltd

22/10/2025

# hygiene

22/10/2025

22/10/2025

Sisters happy as can be making their dental health a priority. 🪥🦷🪥🦷

19/10/2025

More than “just cleans teeth”…

18/10/2025

Long-Term Thumb Sucking Affects a Child’s Facial Development — Leading to an Open Bite

Thumb sucking is a natural reflex in infants and toddlers. It offers comfort and helps some children fall asleep. However, when this habit continues beyond the age of 4 to 5 years, it can begin to affect the normal growth of the jaws and alignment of the teeth.

Prolonged thumb sucking puts constant pressure on the upper front teeth and the palate (roof of the mouth). Over time, this can push the upper teeth forward and the lower teeth backward, creating a space between them even when the mouth is closed — a condition known as an open bite.

This continuous force can also alter how the upper jaw develops, leading to changes in facial growth. The lips may appear apart at rest, and the child may develop difficulty with proper swallowing, chewing, or speech pronunciation. These effects are not just cosmetic — they can influence overall oral function and self-confidence.

Early intervention is key. Parents should gently guide children away from prolonged thumb sucking through positive reinforcement, dental visits, and, if needed, simple habit-breaking appliances. Addressing the habit early ensures proper jaw development, a healthy bite, and a confident smile for life.

🔹 Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional dental advice.

14/10/2025

Preventing losing the tooth in the first place is the best option. Be sure to visit your Dental Hygienist regularly. 

When a tooth is lost and not replaced, the neighboring teeth slowly begin to shift into the empty space. This silent movement disturbs the natural bite alignment, leading to uneven chewing forces, jaw discomfort, and even TMJ (jaw joint) strain over time.

Meanwhile, the bone that once supported the missing tooth starts to shrink—a process called bone resorption. Without stimulation from the tooth root, the jawbone gradually thins out, altering facial shape and making future replacement (like dental implants) more complicated and costly.

In many cases, unbalanced biting and food impaction around tilted teeth can accelerate gum disease and decay in surrounding areas. What begins as “just one missing tooth” can eventually create a chain reaction affecting the entire mouth’s health and aesthetics.

Replacing a missing tooth promptly—through options like implants, bridges, or dentures—restores both function and stability, keeping the bite balanced, the bone strong, and the smile youthful. Dentistry isn’t just about filling gaps—it’s about preserving harmony in the oral system.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical advice or diagnosis.

16/09/2025

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05/09/2025

Same for untreated gum disease….

A single untreated cavity is more than just a dental problem—it’s an open pathway for bacteria to enter the body. Once decay reaches the inner layers of the tooth, harmful microbes can slip into the bloodstream.

From there, these bacteria don’t just stay local. They travel. And in some cases, they reach the heart, triggering a dangerous condition called infective endocarditis—an infection of the heart’s inner lining that can be life-threatening.

Research shows that oral infections increase the body’s inflammatory burden, putting extra strain on the cardiovascular system. This connection between the mouth and the heart is one of the strongest examples of how oral health directly impacts overall health.

What begins as a small, ignored cavity can silently put the heart at risk. Timely dental treatment, regular checkups, and proper oral hygiene aren’t just about saving teeth—they’re about protecting life itself.