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Tooth decay is a condition where the outer layer of the tooth which is a hard-white substance called enamel develops white spots and holes in it, exposing the inner tooth, making it vulnerable and very painful. If not prevented on time, it is possible for all children to develop tooth decay. There are bacteria in… Continue Reading
We’ve all heard the dreaded question before—from your current or previous dentist— “Have you been flossing?” So, why should we floss? Flossing has two benefits: For healthy teeth: It gets rid of the food and plaque trapped between your teeth. If left, this debris can get wedged up between your teeth. Left for… Continue Reading
As is evident in dentists’ offices all over the world, there are thousands of variations and also anomalies in the set of teeth. We inherit the size, shape and colour of teeth from our parents. Sometimes, they are not as we want them to be. Sometimes with accidents or lack of hygiene we get our… Continue Reading
Recent advances in dental care has made all of us aware about the need to be paying more attention to children’s teeth. It was not long back that parents were not very keen about taking young children to dentists for regular check-ups thinking that dental problems will be solved once the children start getting their… Continue Reading
Millions of people all over the world wear dentures. Among these people there is a large chunk of population who are edentulous that is they have no teeth at all. And there are millions who are missing from one to many teeth. It is a rough estimate that among all these people with one or… Continue Reading
If you have a teeth-cleaning scheduled, you may have to wait a while. However, what do you do if you have an urgent dental problem to take care of during this time of Coronavirus scare? Read this article to learn more about Coronavirus and how it affects dentistry. How does coronavirus spread? We are right… Continue Reading
Babies with their toothless gums can melt anybody’s heart. But though the teeth are not visible at birth, babies are born with 20 primary teeth below the gums. There may be individual variations in the age at which they erupt. Each individual is born different and tooth eruption timeline also varies according to their genetic… Continue Reading
What are mouth sores? Mouth sore or mouth ulcer is the wearing away or loss of the mucous membrane that lines the inside of our mouth. These are delicate linings and their erosion creates painful sensations in the mouth. Mouth sores affect many people during their lifetime. The sores are actually not serious except in… Continue Reading
Right from the moment the first tooth erupts or even before that, the oral health of a child needs to be actively taken care of. Dental problems can start from a very young age. Baby bottle tooth decay is not uncommon. Oral health, when affected at a young age, can have a detrimental effect on… Continue Reading
PAIN! That’s the first thought that goes through may people’s minds when they hear the term “root canal.” But honestly, it’s not something to be worried about. Root canal treatment removes infection and protects teeth from further decay. This dental procedure is done to remove pain from the tooth that is infected. It is also… Continue Reading
Tooth decay is a condition where the outer layer of the tooth which is a hard-white substance called enamel develops white spots and holes in it, exposing the inner tooth, making it vulnerable and very painful. If not prevented on time, it is possible for all children to develop tooth decay. There are bacteria in… Continue Reading
We’ve all heard the dreaded question before—from your current or previous dentist— “Have you been flossing?” So, why should we floss? Flossing has two benefits: For healthy teeth: It gets rid of the food and plaque trapped between your teeth. If left, this debris can get wedged up between your teeth. Left for… Continue Reading
As is evident in dentists’ offices all over the world, there are thousands of variations and also anomalies in the set of teeth. We inherit the size, shape and colour of teeth from our parents. Sometimes, they are not as we want them to be. Sometimes with accidents or lack of hygiene we get our… Continue Reading
Recent advances in dental care has made all of us aware about the need to be paying more attention to children’s teeth. It was not long back that parents were not very keen about taking young children to dentists for regular check-ups thinking that dental problems will be solved once the children start getting their… Continue Reading
Millions of people all over the world wear dentures. Among these people there is a large chunk of population who are edentulous that is they have no teeth at all. And there are millions who are missing from one to many teeth. It is a rough estimate that among all these people with one or… Continue Reading
If you have a teeth-cleaning scheduled, you may have to wait a while. However, what do you do if you have an urgent dental problem to take care of during this time of Coronavirus scare? Read this article to learn more about Coronavirus and how it affects dentistry. How does coronavirus spread? We are right… Continue Reading
Babies with their toothless gums can melt anybody’s heart. But though the teeth are not visible at birth, babies are born with 20 primary teeth below the gums. There may be individual variations in the age at which they erupt. Each individual is born different and tooth eruption timeline also varies according to their genetic… Continue Reading
What are mouth sores? Mouth sore or mouth ulcer is the wearing away or loss of the mucous membrane that lines the inside of our mouth. These are delicate linings and their erosion creates painful sensations in the mouth. Mouth sores affect many people during their lifetime. The sores are actually not serious except in… Continue Reading
Right from the moment the first tooth erupts or even before that, the oral health of a child needs to be actively taken care of. Dental problems can start from a very young age. Baby bottle tooth decay is not uncommon. Oral health, when affected at a young age, can have a detrimental effect on… Continue Reading
PAIN! That’s the first thought that goes through may people’s minds when they hear the term “root canal.” But honestly, it’s not something to be worried about. Root canal treatment removes infection and protects teeth from further decay. This dental procedure is done to remove pain from the tooth that is infected. It is also… Continue Reading
