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The tongue is the most powerful muscle and is used for tasting, swallowing, and chewing food. The tongue is also used to form words for speaking. Taste buds cover the upper surface of the tongue. A healthy tongue is smooth, moist, and pink. Many things can change its appearance and function. Most tongue problems are harmless; a discolored or painful ...

Dental anxiety is when you feel nervous, worried or uneasy about going to the dentist. You may have low or moderate levels of anxiety, where you feel anxious but can cope or your levels of anxiety may be high or extreme. If you get extremely anxious about going to the dentist, you could have a dental phobia. This is when ...

An open bite is one dental disorder that is more often than not caused by the patient himself. It is a term used to describe when the upper and lower teeth are unable to make physical contact with each other when the jaws are closed. The basic issue is that the front teeth, both upper and lower are forced outwards to an ...

  Our oral health involves more than just your teeth. Our mouth is a moist environment, home to huge amounts of breeding bacteria, and an ideal place for infection.   Although your teeth should be kept in great shape and cared for on a regular basis. You also need to care for your gums and the interior of your mouth ...

There are various problems associated with dental and oral health. One of the most frequent one is pericoronitis. Pericoronitis can develop when a tooth only partially erupts. It is a disorder in which the gum tissue around an incompletely erupted tooth (crown portion) becomes swollen and infected. This disorder usually occurs as a result of 3rd molar or wisdom tooth where gum tissue ...

  Deep bite is the most detrimental to the teeth and health of the jaw joints. It can significantly impact the appearance of your smile (facial esthetics) as the upper teeth can wear on the chewing surfaces, over time.   If you have a deep bite, it means your upper front teeth bite too deeply (overlap) over the lower front ...

Every tooth has an external protective layer known as enamel. Enamel is an outer layer on the visible part of the crown of the tooth. It is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance of the body. It prevents bacteria from damaging the inner pulp of the teeth. The hard covering comes from the minerals such as calcium phosphate and ...

People who are self-conscious about the appearance of their teeth and gums often find themselves hesitant to smile in public, keeping their mouths closed in photos and even covering their mouths when they laugh. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers a potentially ideal solution for these people in the form of fully customized smile makeover treatment plans. Each smile makeover plan contains a precise ...

People often don't realize the importance of baby teeth. Some children lose their milk or baby teeth too soon. Baby teeth normally stay in place to keep space available until permanent ones push them out and take their place to grow in healthily. When baby teeth are lost, it paves a way for permanent teeth to grow in. Baby teeth ...

Smile expresses happiness. Smile is influenced not only by the position, shape and color of teeth but also the appearance of gums. Gums have an essential role to play for enhancing our smile. They make our overall appearance beautiful and we all wish to have pink and healthy gums. Slightly darkening of gums tends to make us self-conscious about our face. If dark-colored gums ...