Melanin is a natural pigment that plays a role in the color of your hair, eyes or skin. Everyone has the same number of melanocytes, but some of us make more melanin than others. Gingival hyperpigmentation, or dark colored gums, are the result of excessive production of this pigment. In most cases, the concern is …
Tongue is connected to the floor of the mouth by a band or tissue called frenulum. It is sometimes short, sometimes long, but ususally serves the purpose – moving your tongue while talking, eating or in the case of babies, breastfeeding. If the frenulum is unusually short or tight, it restricts the movement of tongue; …
The presence of wisdom teeth in our mouths has often been seen as a biological quirk. These third and final sets of molars don’t always fit comfortably in our jaws. Our permanent teeth emerge in a gradual sequence during childhood, with most teeth in place by our early teens, except for the wisdom teeth, which …
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Orofacial pain is a complex and diverse category of discomfort that affects millions of individuals worldwide. In this article, we will delve into the different types of orofacial pain, their causes, and innovative treatment approaches that have proven successful in my practice. Types of Orofacial Pains: Dental Pain: Toothaches resulting from dental decay, infections, or …
Pediatric orthodontics deals with braces and Invisalign in children. It deals with teeth alignment problems for children aged 7-10 years. There are several factors contributing for this mis-alignment of teeth in children including: Genetic factors Cavities followed by loss or extraction of teeth Damaging oral habits like thumb sucking. Why early orthodontic treatment? Reduced risk …
We normally lose teeth as a result of teeth decay, trauma, age or gum disease. missing one or two teeth is partial edentulism while the absence of all the teeth is simply called edentulism. Once the decayed tooth has been extracted or a tooth is lost due to other causes, it leaves behind and empty …
Hey everyone!!!! welcome to my blog. During the the first year of life, your baby is developing at an amazing pace, hitting new milestones everyday, teething being one of them. Your little one’s first tooth usually appears around 6 months but there are individual variations. How late is too late for that first little tooth …
Its July. Its raining outside. You are in the mood for eating/drinking something hot. Ouch!! that shooting pain you feel in your teeth after a sip of coffee or eating a plate of hot pakoras! Teeth sensitivity is a very common and treatable condition. Did you know that 1 in 8 people experience this condition? …
Does the thought of consulting with a dentist for that tooth pain you’re enduring for the past few days gives you nightmares? Would you rather put up with the pain than step into your dentist’s office? You’re not alone. A lot of people choose not to get treated at their dentist until it turns into …
Hello dear readers!! I’m here today with a fun new post about the benefits of Vitamin C in overall health and wellness. Vitamin C is a powerful anti-oxidant protecting your body against oxidative stress and inflammation. Recently, during the covid-19 outbreak, there was a lot of talk online about the benefits of vitamin C in …
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