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“My tooth doesn’t hurt, so I don’t need to see a dentist.” “Baby teeth are not important.” “Flossing creates spaces between teeth.” “Braces are only meant for the young children. “ You all must have heard these phrases before!!! A numerous myths have been woven around dentistry/ oral healthcare which is unfortunately the most neglected and misunderstood amongst all. The ...

Holistic dentistry is also known as biological dentistry. It takes into account a person’s entire state of physical and emotional health. Holistic dentists use natural therapies (often in combination with conventional ones) to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases of the oral cavity. Holistic dentistry looks at the patient as a whole system and how the mouth relates to the rest ...

The term LASER is an acronym for ‘Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation’. Today laser technology is influencing our life in many ways. Its advancements in the field of medicine and dentistry are playing a major role in patient care and well being. Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1994 to treat a number of dental problems. ...

Your teeth are much more than the pearly whites that meet the eye. Your teeth have a natural ability to remineralize which happens when calcium and phosphate ions help repair and rebuild your enamel. When foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) are frequently left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth thrive on these foods, producing acids as ...

A toothache could be caused by anything from gum disease to tooth grinding, cavities or dental abscesses. However, a lesser-known, yet not uncommon reason for a toothache is the presence of sinusitis There is a chance that your tooth pain is caused by a blocked sinus as your teeth and nasal airway share an interesting connection. If you suffer from ...

You know smoking is bad for your health, so it should be no surprise that cigarettes and chewing tobacco are also harmful to your oral health. In addition to several other chronic diseases, tobacco use is a primary cause of many oral diseases and adverse oral conditions. The epidemic of tobacco use is one of the greatest threats to global ...

Why is it that you get so many cavities, after religiously brushing and flossing even though you work hard at keeping your teeth clean? While there are people who don’t do so well but never seem to get decay. Nobody likes having to go through the same process every time they go to the dentist. The recurrence of dental decay ...

There are more options than ever before to replace missing teeth while dental implants remain the most effective solution. Dental implants are one of the best ways to take care of your jaw and smile after a natural tooth is missing. Dental implants provide several advantages over other teeth replacement options. Dental implants also are more comfortable and stable, allowing ...

Your oral health is more important than you might realize. Mouth, teeth and gums can affect your general health. Problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body. Your oral health offers clues about your overall health. Oral health is essential to overall health and well-being at every stage of life. A healthy mouth enables not only nutrition ...

If your dentist alerts you to a cavity, you need to deal with it as soon as possible. Because once cavities are present in your mouth, until treated they continue to grow. Everybody’s mouth contains large amounts of bacteria. This is unavoidable. After you eat, the bacteria feed on leftover particles of food that gets trapped in your mouth if ...