PORTAL MyHEALTH Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
Oral Care Product : Toothpaste
Toothpaste is created for oral health needs for different individuals of different age groups, different toothpaste flavours and for cosmetic reasons.
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Oral Care Product : Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is a unique 'food' with relatively low calories that is chewed within a certain period of time.
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Oral Care Product : Toothbrush
Toothbrush is an important product for maintaining good oral health. Choose the right toothbrush to ensure comfortable use, It helps to clean dental plaque and food particles from all teeth surfaces through effective brushing thus preventing oral diseases.
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Dental Floss
Dental floss is a special type of thread. It is very strong and can be used for cleaning spaces between teeth which cannot be reached by toothbrushes.
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Tooth Brushing
Tooth brushing removes food debris and plaque from all accessible tooth surfaces. It can also be a way of delivering fluoride which helps to strengthen the teeth
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Oral Care Product : Mouth Rinse
What is mouth rinse? Mouth rinse (or mouth wash) is a liquid or solution use by gargling or rinsing our mouth. Mouth rinse usually prescribed by dentist or doctor for certain purposes. It is available in hospitals, pharmacies and supermarkets. When should you use mouth rinse? There are few indications …
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Good Oral Health Practice
Most common oral diseases in young children i.e. tooth decay and gum disease can be prevented through good oral health practice.
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Cosmetic Jaw Surgery
Introduction Cosmetic jaw surgery is also known as orthognathic surgery, a term which is more appropriate. Orthognathic surgery involves correction of dentofacial deformity but not always for cosmetic reasons. We are all used to recognising crowded / irregular teeth or rather malocclusion which may require orthodontic treatment. Very often malocclusion …
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Water Filter Usage : Effects on Oral Health
In choosing a home water filter, it is important to know that some systems will reduce the benefits of fluoride and other minerals in drinking water.
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Bruxism (Tooth Grinding)
Medically, tooth grinding is termed as ‘bruxism’. Bruxism is the involuntary, unconscious and excessive grinding of teeth. It also explains the clenching of the teeth which can occur while awake or asleep.
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