A tooth is extracted due to several reasons, may that be either the decay or the mobility of the tooth, or the incorrect eruption of the wisdom tooth. A few common reasons for the extraction of the tooth include Pulpal Necrosis, Periodontal Disease, Cracked Teeth which cannot be managed by Endodontic procedures, Supernumerary tooth, Teeth […]
Expodent 2012 Mumbai – September 14 to 16 2012 at NSE Exhibition Complex
The Expodent 2012 Trade Show for Dental Professionals is going to be held in Mumbai from September 14th 2012 to September 16th 2012, and it is going to have 110 booths from exhibitors all around. It is being held at N.S.E Exhibition Complex, Western Express Highway, Goregoan and the entry for all Dentists is Free. […]
Problems associated with Dental Implant Placement
Dental implants are considered a major investment by people and not without risks. One problem with dental implants is that there will be tens and thousands of dollars to be spent for the dental implants because of a very delicate procedure and expensive materials to be used. Aside from the very expensive procedure, it is […]
Home Remedies to Prevent / Cure Gum Disease (or) Periodontal Disease
Gum disease or the Periodontal disease is a serious issue when it gets to its advanced stages, and this creates problems for the strength of the teeth standing at their position, and the most common symptom of a severe gum disease is the loosening of the teeth. If the Gum disease is left untreated, it […]
Yoga and Sports now a part of MBBS Curriculum set by MCI
The Medical Council of India has now made the curriculum of the undergraduate MBBS course include the basic Sports and Yoga as a part of it. The MCI is the regulatory body that plans the MBBS and post-grad education in India. 4% of the total teaching hours in the first two years of the MBBS […]
Braces Colors – Choosing of the Colored braces, Maintenance of Braces
Colors of braces is always a matter of concern for many patients who come with a problem of their teeth alignment, but in the end would also want to have their teeth look whiter and neat while the braces are on. There are many who would ask “what color braces should i get” but the […]
Why you need to Floss your teeth – Infographic “Floss or Die” explains
Tooth Flossing is one of the most important and aiding procedure to help in maintaining a good oral hygiene. Apart from the most important way, i.e. Tooth brushing, Flossing does hold some importance in maintaining a good oral hygiene, not just in preventing bad breath but there are multiple uses of the same in the […]
Root Canal Symptoms – When is root canal treatment indicated
The teeth though look quite strong from the outside, but in the real, they have softer nerve chambers. They include the blood vessels and nerve tissues. The deep injuries can cause the destruction of the nerves. If they utterly destroy, they will affect the chamber, causing certain infections. In case of such condition, a patient will experience the serious gum swelling and pain. The Root canal […]
Scaling and Root Planning – Methods of Deep Teeth Cleaning
Why there is a requirement of deep teeth cleaning? Regular brushing is the only method in order to protect the teeth from the harmful bacteria which can grow inside the mouth in the form of plaque. Some of the flossing techniques are also helpful to get rid of the food remaining, but, if the above methods will find useless, what will be the other option? What […]
The Advantages of the Dental Implants
If you have any tooth missing in your mouth, then you must have been advised by your dentist you go for the dental implant surgery. There are a no. of other treatments are available for the same, but still the dentists advise you to go for the dental implant, which is costlier than all the […]
How to Apply for MDS Entrance 2012 for NTRUHS – PGMET and MDSET
The notification for the MDS and Medical PG Entrance exam is out, for the NTRUHS and for the year 2012, the rules for application have become different. You need to go through a series of steps, completing which you can be eligible to write the MDS and Medical PG entrance exam. Here are the steps […]
Acute Fluoride Toxicity – Risk Doses, Symptoms, Management
Fluorides are one of the most important components for the development of teeth and the hard tissues of the body. But the amount of Fluorides that has to be given to people, should be in a certain limit, crossing which could pose several problems and lead to toxicity. The fluoride toxicity is divided into acute […]
What are the advantages of the Free Dental Care services?
These days the prices of dental care and treatments are shooting the sky such that the costs can just not be afforded by a majority of the people. Simply putting is this way, for the everyday person dental care is too expensive. For the millions of Americans in specific, due to the depressed economy of […]
Mouth Mirror (Dental Mirror) – Parts, Types and Functions
Mouth Mirror is one of the most common instruments used in the Dental clinics, a part of diagnostic instruments in Dentistry. The mouth mirror has multiple functions, and it is used during the various diagnostic and treatment procedures in the field of Dentistry. The head of the mouth mirror is usually round, with various sizes […]
Dry Socket – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Pictures
No one truly enjoys the experience of having a tooth pulled out. Feeling slight discomfort afterwards is also natural. The pain can be endured to a certain extent but when it gets intensely painful, refusing to go away even after several days, then people should definitely be concerned that it could be a symptom of […]