Right hander? You probably chew a lot on your right too! Ever bought one of those fancy toothbrushes with an enclosing case or with a cap covering the head of the brush? Looks cute but is actually harmful since it can house millions of bacteria with no escape route. Did you know tooth decay is …
The stains on teeth are mainly of three types : Extrinsic : Extrinsic stains are surface stains. These type of stains are caused due to build up of food or drinks on the protein layer covering the enamel. These stains are normally caused due to excessive consumption of carbonated drinks, tea, coffee or tobacco smoking. …
Greetings, esteemed readers! Does today bring with it an abundance of hay and a radiant burst of sunshine? Well, we are going to learn about milk teeth today. Imagine, if you will, a tiny dental fairyland where these “milk teeth” are the charming protagonists, each with its own unique tale to tell. These miniature wonders, …
A habit is a fixed practice established due to repetition, like, tooth brushing – it is a habit, a necessary one at that. But there are also habits that are deleterious. The deleterious habits developed during childhood, that can affect your teeth and other oral tissues include : Tongue thrusting, Thumb sucking, Lip biting, Bruxism …
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 …
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