I had earlier shared a list of the 43 best dental quotes, but that doesn’t seem enough as the Dentists have been a part of humor many a times, because of what they do. But this time the collection includes not just the sayings from a few known celebrities and people, but we have got […]
Video demonstration of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block
Earlier I had written about the Inferior alveolar nerve block, which is the method of anesthesia for performing any dental procedures in the mandibular teeth. The inferior alveolar nerve block is the most common anesthetic procedure for any local injection, as it is helpful in providing anesthesia to many mandibular teeth and if accompanied with […]
43 Best Dental Quotes
Just collected some serious and some funny quotes related to dentistry and thought to share them here. Here is the list of the best dental quotes and statements given by some famous personalities. Check these out – “ It is guaranteed to put all teeth on edge, including George Washington’s, wherever they might be. ” […]
Procedures involved in cosmetic dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is practiced by cosmetic dentists. Cosmetic dentist work differently from regular dentists because their work involves applying veneers, bridges and crowns, to help people to enhance their appearance. Teeth that have become discolored due to stains and decay, teeth which is fractured, broken or chipped off are all treated by cosmetic dentists. There […]
Basic steps that help you prevent bad breath
Bad breath or halitosis is a very embarrassing problem. Bacteria live in your mouth and when you eat food, the bacteria acts on this food. In this process some oral bacteria produces waster products which are sulfur compounds that cause bad breath. This problem can be difficult and embarrassing not just for the sufferer but […]
Dental Lamina
It is a band of epithelium that has invaded the underlying ectomesenchyme along each of the horse shoe shaped dental arches. Dental lamina serve as primordium for deciduous teeth. It is the first formed part during the tooth development. 2-3 weeks after the rupture of the bucopharyngeal membrane, age of embryo being 6 weeks old, […]
What is dental prognathism?
Now let us see what you mean by the term prognathism & something more about that. The word prognathism is derived from the Greek word pro, which means forward, & another word gnathos, which means jaw. This is a term which used to describe the positions of the mandible & maxilla & their relations to […]
What is Dental anesthesia?
Pain is the most common sign of any medical problem & to prevent that most of the time anesthesia may be regarded as a basis in the development of modern medical science. Dental pain or a toothache is one of the worst things anyone can experience. There have been a lot of development of modern […]
What are Dental Sealants?
The modern dentist has an increasingly sophisticated arsenal available to aid patients in fighting tooth decay. One member of this arsenal, the dental sealant, has been available for 25 years continually undergoing refinements. Due to the nature of the molars, intrinsically having numerous fissures and microscopic cups, they are far more difficult to clean and […]
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry, relates to modifying the oral cavity and surround structures. Cosmetic dentistry can modify and reshape. The area around your mouth. Whether this be for visual pleasure, or a health problem. It is often used, with cosmetic surgery. In which is to believe, this is plastic surgery for the mouth. Cosmetic dentistry, can be […]
What are Impacted Teeth?
Impacted teeth occur either because the path for their emergence is blocked, or because they have formed in the wrong position in the mouth. The eruption of teeth into mouth is not fully understood, but it is probably the result of rapid multiplication of the cells which from the tooth root, the pressure of which […]
Why are people afraid of Dentists?
Taking care of our teeth is hygienic. Mouth is home to thousands of bacteria and if its not cleaned properly, you are prone to oral bacteria related diseases. Many people think brushing is enough, unfortunately experts believe you should visit a dentist at least twice a year to get the teeth professionally cleaned and check […]
Teeth and dentition – Teeth Set and Jaw
Today from my side, here is some good information that will help you understand one of the most important part – Tooth and about the Jaw and sets of teeth! Teeth in humans are the most important structures which help in cutting, grinding or tearing the food particles which we take in. A tooth has […]
Dental Related Important Terms
Here are a few dental related terms and their explanations which i wrote on myself, so that they can be easily understood by a normal person 🙂 ToothPaste – The mouth is the most important part of our body as all the food we consume to keep ourselves in good health has to pass through […]
When to visit a dentist
There are several reasons why people generally visit a dentist, but the most common are like cleaning or scaling of teeth, extraction of decayed tooth etc. Here i am listing out some things why someone would opt to go for a dentist’s clinic: 1. When there is a toothache, probably due to decay of the […]