Gingival recession, a tooth root surface exposure, is simply caused by collapsed gum tissues. Yes, true! It should immediately be treated not only for pain relief but also to preserve healthier tooth life. It causes many other oral disorders such as tooth decay/cavity, gingivitis, aching jaw, lighter-to-heavier tooth pain and other periodontal worsening; if the […]
The Cleft Lip (Cheiloschisis) & the Cleft Palate (Palatoschisis) is one of the most lethal birth defects; in which the upper lip and the roof of the mouth remain split because of these parts not being completely fused in the embryo. In the United States, approximately one out of every 600 White American & one […]
Dental Caries, often referred to as tooth decay, is a declined area of the tooth; in which the outer layer (enamel) of the tooth is damaged causing a cavity in teeth. Tooth decay is a subsequent result of the deposited plaque on the teeth area; often produced by bacterial invasion due to more sticky, sugary […]
An avoidance of even a small dental problem may often lead to a dreadful dental emergency. An injured or damaged tooth, tooth decay and toothache can further deteriorate the adjacent teeth area; thereby spreading more periodontal abnormalities. Immediately contact your dentist or periodontist in case you find any worsening of oral health as mentioned below: […]
People can save their money for dental treatments like dental bridges and dental implant treatments or periodontal disease treatments. There are of course, other things, which people should certainly keep in mind about dental tourism and getting dental treatment from a proper place. Before taking an appointment from a dental clinic don’t forget to verify […]
I know many youngsters, especially those who smoke, who frequently reach out for a chewing gum or “mouth fresheners” that they believe will get rid of odour or simply give them a juicy feeling in the mouth. More so owing to the slew of commercials advertising these mints and flavoured gums that supposedly make your […]
I’ve had some patients come in with broken or cracked dentures. A few others somehow managed to get theirs so stained they didn’t feel like putting them in their mouth. So let’s look at some ideas on how to care for dentures. Soak your dentures overnight. Dentures need to stay a little moist for them […]
Very few of my patients like brushing their teeth and fewer still actually look forward to it. Personally, I think the act of brushing gives you a quick 5-10 minutes to contemplate on life and give yourself a nice start/end to the day. If you’re one of those who hate brushing teeth or get it […]
In the same way as there are different doctors such as physicians, pediatricians and neurosurgeons, there are different types of dentists. But generally, you don’t tend to bother about dentists until your teeth start bothering you. Tooth pain usually comes in flashes of pain that gradually increase in frequency and intensity until you can no […]