Once your milk teeth are gone, the set we get are the ones for our entire life. Our teeth are helpful in making us serve do a large number of things and most significantly, they help us chewing the food. Thus, it is extremely necessary for us to take care of such priceless and precious […]
What are the causes of bleeding gums?
Bleeding gums should never be taken for granted. Individual who experience any of the signs of bleeding gums should immediately consult this matter with their dentist because it may already be a signal for more serious and complicated dental problem like gingivitis and periodontal diseases. Signs of bleeding gums The following are the possible signs […]
Why does teeth pain after dental filling?
Dental filling is a restorative dentistry treatment which provides dental solution for tooth decay, tooth fractures or damaged teeth surfaces. It is composed of either porcelain, composite or silver amalgam for better chewing or biting of an individual. Types of teeth pain Pain while biting – This is experienced every time a person bites into something. […]
Medical History in Dentistry – Why is it asked? What is asked?
Dentists being one of the most important persons for the health care of a person, they still just don’t relate to your oral cavity and the teeth. And to confirm that, you can notice your dentist asking you questions about your general health, about the chronic diseases and your previous medical and dental treatments. Whenever […]
How toothpaste works? Actions of a toothpaste
Toothbrushing is one of the most important oral hygiene methods, but it just isn’t limited to how your toothbrush has to be, and what technique of brushing you use to brush your teeth. One more important aspect here is the toothpaste. The toothpaste needs to possess a few functions that would help maintain the oral […]
Which is better? Dentures or Dental Implants
With aging, teeth usually fall off due to either the periodontal health issues, or many other factors. And replacing them for function, looks and comfort is either by wearing dentures or by placement of dental implants. A complete denture is a set of all teeth of each jaw worn when all the teeth are lost, […]
What is Dry Socket / Alveolar Osteitis
Alveolar Osteitis (commonly called as Dry Socket) is the inflammation/irritation of the alveolar bone below the socket where the tooth has been extracted. It is seen in around 5-10% of extractions. This condition occurs because of any disturbance that causes the stoppage of blood clot formation in the extraction socket. Due to improper clot formation […]
Objectives of Impression making in complete denture
An impression is made for the purpose of achieving a few properties and characteristics in the denture to be fabricated. There are a few principles of making a good impression, but the main factors that are responsible for the long-term satisfactory results of the denture, during impression making are – 1. Retention 2. Stability 3. […]
Wisdom tooth and reason for its extraction
Wisdom tooth is the third molar that erupts last in the oral cavity, usually after the other 28 teeth have already erupted. And these wisdom teeth come at the age of around 17-21 years and sometimes till 25 years of age. One of the most frequently removed/extracted teeth is the 3rd molar, as they erupt […]
Fluids and drinks that lead to Bad breath
Bad breath/Halitosis is a poor condition as always discussed, and earlier I have discussed on the foods responsible for bad breath, causes of bad breath, and how to prevent bad breath. Here is an article on the fluids and drinks that can lead to bad breath – Bad breath is said to be caused by […]
What is pulp capping
Pulp capping is derived from the name pulp cap which means trying to sterilize the damaged tooth area as well as one can, followed by stopping the bleeding and placing the right filling material on it. The precaution being that teeth that are already abscessed should never be pulp-capped – this is done to those […]
What is Macrognathia?
Macrognathia is a disease to some extent. It is a condition where either of the jaws upper or lower jaw grows large or small abnormally but it is not painful. This kind of deformity has several origins. It can be caused due to trauma, congenital or it can be inherited. This condition can always be […]
What is tooth sensitivity?
Tooth sensitivity is the discomforting feeling mostly of pain one a person experiences when they drink or eat something cold or hot, sweets, touch the tooth with other teeth or the tongue or even when you breathe in cool air. Doctors describe this feeling as Dentin Hypersensitivity or Root Sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity occurs when the […]
Differences Between Amalgam And Composite Fillings
Patients have been known to care less about the type of tooth filling they receive. The underlying factor being the ability by a dentist to advice on the right type of filling for a particular condition of the tooth. As much as there are many pros and cons of using these fillings on ones tooth, […]
What Are Dental Sealants
Some people refer to it as “tooth sealant”; it refers to a plastic resin that is bonded into the grooves of the chewing surface of a tooth by doctors as a means of preventing the formation of tooth decay. It is basically caused by a bacterium that hides within the dental plaque. The dental plaque […]