The Naija Dentist

                    Medical terminology= Halitosis, Fetor Oris.                                                                We all have at one time or the other had an encounter with someone with mouth odour {bad breath}. It's possible for you to even be the one with the mouth odour.          Mouth odour can be rather embarrassing, with the emission of fowl sulphuric odour from the mouth. Such individuals could over time develop low self-esteem.  Its no wonder alot of people indulge in gums,mouthsprays, mouthwashes,mints etc. These things only provide temporary solution by masking the odour if the cause of the mouth odour is not addressed.                        CAUSES. 1.      PHYSIOLOGICAL [NORMAL] CAUSES ·         Fasting ·         After waking in the morning ·         Not talking for a long period of time. ·         Food e.g onion and garlic 2.      PATHOLOGICAL [ABNORMAL/DISEASE ] ·         Plaque and calculus accumulation  

Dear reader,          My name is Adenuga B. You can call me Dr B. I'm  here to enlighten you about dentistry, other medical issues and lifestyles, using simple illustrations. I'll  answer  all your questions.   About dentistry, many of you are wondering, is it not just teeth? Well, Yeah it's just teeth and No, it's not just teeth.    Journey with me as I tell you a lot more about your teeth, answer your questions and bring you amazing dental deals. I know you will love this 😊       Let's do this together. Help save a lot of teeth and increase the number of smiles.😆😆😆 Yours Healthy, Dr B.