Do you crunch on ice or clench your jaw? Are you wrecking your teeth without even knowing it? If you suck your thumb or suck on lemons, you are doing your pearly whites wrong. And did you know that biting your nails is not only bad for your fingers; it can actually hurt your teeth, too? While some of these ...
Most of the parents are often unsure about when to take a child to a dentist. So the question is should you wait until all of his teeth have come in, or until there is a real problem? The dentists in India recommend that a child's first visit should be when the first tooth erupts in the mouth and no ...
Have you seen a bit of blood in your sink when you brush your teeth lately? The bleeding can be one of the first warning signs that you have a gum disease. Gum disease is not at all uncommon. In fact, 70 percent of people develop gum disease during their lifetime. While gum disease is more prevalent in elder people, ...
In today’s world, time is the only luxury we cannot afford. The world around us is always running. We try to fit the maximum work in our day, and while doing this we often fall into certain lifestyle patterns. We want to do everything in a rush. The “Food” has been transformed into “Fast Food” and our “Sleep” into “Power ...
Wisdom may come with age, but also does a number of problems associated with aging teeth and gums. Number of factors like a lifetime of chewing, grinding and general wear and tear combined with medications, medical conditions, and a potential decrease in dental care can cause many oral health problems in older adults. Dental problems are never any fun, but ...
Guilt of ignoring your teeth while on vacation??? Here are vacation tips to keep your smile healthy. Your flight and hotel are booked and you must be ready for a well-deserved summer vacation!!! But travelling is not an excuse to let go of your healthy habits. Vacations are a truly fantastic time where families, fun and relaxation comes together. It ...
Not many people really like going to the dentist. But for some people, the thought of going to the dentist can bring on such a fear that they avoid getting the dental care they need. 1) Generalized anxiety Dental anxiety is a Real Thing… Being scared to go to a dentist can result in delaying or avoiding dental treatment. There are many ...
“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. ...