Fluoride is a mineral widely distributed in nature throughout the world. Fluoride occurs naturally in many foods and water so that all humans ingest some fluoride on a daily basis. The amount of fluoride in water varies from area to area. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by making the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the ...
This is also called, the split tooth syndrome, incomplete fracture of the tooth, greenstick fracture. In this condition, the tooth is cracked or fractured but no part of the tooth is broken off. The fractures in cracked tooth syndrome is too small to be seen on an xray. When the fracture is below the gum line, it becomes even more ...
I have a patient, lets call him Mr X, who has been visiting us for many years. He is 81 years old, but in spirit and attitude he is much younger. He has been happy with our services and especially likes the relaxed atmosphere in our dental clinic (in Delhi) where our patients are treated with gentle personalized dental care. ...
Have you ever suffered from that annoying painful ulcer/ ulcers in your mouth? These painful, round or oval ulcers which appear on the inner surface of the cheeks, on lips, base of gums, roof of the mouth and lips are called apthous ulcers . They are yellow, red or grey in colour. Dentists in delhi as well as dentists in ...
Bruxism is the grinding/ clenching of teeth which an adult or child may experience throughout their lifetime. Some people grind their teeth at night, involuntarily. This is called sleep related bruxism or nocturnal bruxism. Others grind their teeth in the day, usually when they face stressful situations which makes them anxious. They may not be aware of it until the ...
Smoking is very common. In fact it is one of the most prevalent addictions in the world. Smoking leads to many dental problems. These include, A-Discoloration of teeth B-Halitosis/ bad breath-This is caused by the smoke particles which are left in the throat and the lungs. The smell of a freshly smoked cigarette can linger for hours in the lung ...
Halitosis/ bad breath from the mouth is a common condition seen in almost 50 percent of the adult population. It is very embarrassing because many times the person himself is unaware and another person points it out. Bad breath can be periodic or persistent. It can be caused by 1- EXTERNAL FACTORS – These could be smell generating food products ...
Dentists in Delhi especially in our clinic, ‘Smile Delhi-The Dental Clinic’, take extra care to treat pregnant ladies. There are some changes that occur in the oral health during pregnancy. One of these changes is ‘pregnancy gingivitis’. It occurs as a result of increase in the hormone levels in the body of the to be mother ie estrogen and progesterone. ...
We all are aware that poor dental care, leads to dental and gum problems i.e. cavities and gingivitis. However, there are other serious medical problems which may occur, as a result of ignoring gum health. 1. HEART DISEASE- Bacteria from the inflamed gums (gingivitis) and those which are present in the mouth as a result of periodontal disease, (serious form ...
Dental implants are the best replacement for missing teeth. They stabilize the underlying jaw bone , unlike the bridges and dentures .Since they integrate with the jaw bone, they are able to take the chewing forces almost like the natural teeth. The speech is also like the natural teeth with implant-supported bridges and crowns. Dental implants are becoming popular in ...
