Dentistry

Hi guys! Good to have you here on my blog! I’m Ama, a practicing dental surgeon who created this page to talk about things related to dentistry … as simply as possible. Why? To educate. A vast number of people know nothing about their mouths. So Let’s do this together! Read my articles and let […]

At this juncture it seems like most people are tired of hearing about this COVID-19 virus. Since its first few cases were confirmed in Ghana in March 2020, people held their breaths and waited for it to blow over. As it stands now though, its best we accept it as the new normal and continue

Having recently commemorated World AIDS Day, let us have a quick talk about your Dental Visit and HIV/AIDS. HIV /AIDS is a viral disease that affects cells of your immune system  (important cells which help your body combat diseases). It targets cells that have the CD4 receptor on their surface such as T cells, monocytes,

“How can I have whiter teeth?” is one of the commonest questions I am asked when people find out I am a dentist. There are a wide range of interventions available. Indeed, a quick search on google should bring up an amazing range of suggestions of procedures to whiten your teeth at home, along with

Did I ever tell you about the fateful Valentine’s day when I came back to meet two male friends waiting for me in front of my hostel door? Well, I had had an otherwise uneventful day, only to meet one holding a beautiful hamper and the other with a surprise invitation out. You could imagine

In this rather uncommon topic, we will be discussing some oral conditions that rid people of clearly audible speech and how they can be managed by your dentist. Although the voice originates from the voice box, it exits through the mouth. As such, the contents of one’s mouth can alter speech in various ways. Needless

Off the top of my head, I can describe different types of kisses. Sometimes you touch your cheek to the recipient’s while vocalizing the “mmuah” sound as a form of greeting. There is the playful peck you give someone on the cheek to say “I love you”. There is also the full-blown tongue-tackling deep kiss

Caring for a new baby is challenging. Between caring for the baby, keeping baby well fed and catching rest for yourself as a parent, it is easy to neglect baby’s oral hygiene… because there aren’t any teeth anyway. Here are a few Q and As to help you succeed in keeping your child’s mouth clean