Meth mouth is a condition which is generally seen in those people who take drugs. As drug abusers do not take proper care of their teeth and do not consult a dentist, they develop various dental problems. Meth mouth is used as a slang for those people who suffer from severe type of tooth decay [...]
Leukoplakia – Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
April 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Leukoplakia is the name given to leathery lesions which are white in color and occur on tongue or other parts of mouth. Smoker keratosis or hairy leukoplakia are two other names which are used for this medical condition. These lesions are taken as precancerous lesions. They cause discomfort and irritation inside the mouth of an [...]
How to Stop Teeth Grinding
April 13, 2010 By 2 Comments
Teeth grinding is a problem in which people clench or grind their teeth unconsciously or consciously. It is considered as a dental and medical problem. It affects the tooth and the way they are fixed. A large number of people grind their teeth while sleeping. This problem is as commonly noticed in people as snoring. [...]
Principles of making a good impression for Complete Denture
April 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
Impression in dentistry is defined as – An imprint or negative likeness of the teeth and/or edentulous areas where the teeth have been removed, made in a plastic material which becomes relatively hard or set while in contact with these tissues. Impressions may be full complements of teeth, of some areas where teeth may have [...]
Halitosis – Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
April 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
“Halitosis”, the term may seem unfamiliar to you but a large number of people suffer from this dental problem. There are a lot of people who want to get rid of halitosis. For your convenience, we would like to inform you that halitosis is another name for bad breath coming out of the mouth of [...]
Gingivitis – Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
April 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
There are a large number of problems which may occur to the teeth of people. Gingivitis is one of them. It is a periodontal disease. It causes infection and inflammation on those parts of the teeth which support it. Periodontal ligaments, tooth sockets and gums are also infected by this disease. Many people are unaware [...]
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