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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Flossing your teeth is an essential and everyday routine that is commonly neglected in India and other developing nations. My patients frequently come to me with lots of questions and concerns about flossing. Some complain of bleeding gums. Others are bothered stiff by dental floss that gets stuck between their teeth or in their cavities. […]