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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
In 2007, it was first declared that World Oral Health Day would be celebrated on 12th September, the birthday of FDI founder Dr. Charles Godon. In 2013, after full activation of the campaign, 20th March came to be known as the World Oral Health Day.
Why 20th March?
The date was chosen quite strategically by the Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) and here are the things that it represents
Children should have 20 baby teeth
Seniors should have 20 natura...more
Why 20th March?
The date was chosen quite strategically by the Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) and here are the things that it represents
Children should have 20 baby teeth
Seniors should have 20 natura...more
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Presently human dentition plays a major role in enhancing the facial aesthetics and overall personality of an individual.
Good dentition not only helps a person to chew food efficiently but also maintains the facial value and phonetics.
Nowadays I see patients coming up with a common complaint of bad breath, swollen gums, bleeding gums, food impaction between teeth, blackening and staining of teeth, sensitivity on intake of hot and cold beverages even after brushing efficiently...more
Good dentition not only helps a person to chew food efficiently but also maintains the facial value and phonetics.
Nowadays I see patients coming up with a common complaint of bad breath, swollen gums, bleeding gums, food impaction between teeth, blackening and staining of teeth, sensitivity on intake of hot and cold beverages even after brushing efficiently...more
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Gum disease, root cavities, infection or oral cancer!
Most people never see them coming but these hidden threats to your oral health can lead to severe pain, loss of teeth, and serious health implications. Only your dentist has the training, skill and expertise to spot and treat these dangers before it's too late.
So see your dentist because what you can't see can hurt you.
Most people never see them coming but these hidden threats to your oral health can lead to severe pain, loss of teeth, and serious health implications. Only your dentist has the training, skill and expertise to spot and treat these dangers before it's too late.
So see your dentist because what you can't see can hurt you.
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Dentures are prosthetic devices and their purpose is to replace missing teeth. Dentures are basically false teeth, which are supported by the tissues of the oral cavity. Most dentures are removable, while some are permanently fixed. Dentures are widely used by people all over the world, who have missing teeth.
Here are the ways in which dentures can improve a person's life:
Speaking becomes clearer: Missing teeth make it difficult for a person to speak clearly. Using dentures w...more
Here are the ways in which dentures can improve a person's life:
Speaking becomes clearer: Missing teeth make it difficult for a person to speak clearly. Using dentures w...more
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Oil pulling includes gargling oil around the mouth like a mouthwash. During oil pull you put a tablespoon of oil in your mouth and then rinse it around for 15 to 20 minutes. The advantage of doing this is, it decreases the measure of unsafe bacteria in the mouth. The microscopic organisms in the mouth create a biofilm on the teeth a thin layer that they use to stick to the surface. This is what we call plaque .
Having some plaque on your teeth is only normal. Yet, when it gets out of h...more
Having some plaque on your teeth is only normal. Yet, when it gets out of h...more
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Removal of teeth is gradually not the first option for a lot of dental issues. However, a large number of dental infections and other causes end in extraction. The front teeth, because of their visibility, are more likely to be replaced. The back teeth often go un-replaced, though they play a higher role in terms of food digestion and function. In many patients, reasons for impaired bite and crooked tooth are traced back to failure to replace a removed tooth.
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There are many reasons that contribute to oral illness due to lack of knowledge or ignorance which may lead to gingivitis (pyorrhoea) and periodontitis (inflammation of structures surrounding teeth). Most common things are -
Smoking
Poor brushing habits
Frequent snacking on sugary foods and drinks
Diabetes
The use of medications that reduce the amount of saliva in the mouth
Family history, or genetics
Certain infections, such as hiv or aids
Hormonal changes i...more
Smoking
Poor brushing habits
Frequent snacking on sugary foods and drinks
Diabetes
The use of medications that reduce the amount of saliva in the mouth
Family history, or genetics
Certain infections, such as hiv or aids
Hormonal changes i...more
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The best ways to prevent oral health problems are to:
Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day
Floss at least once a day (one of the most beneficial things you can do to prevent disease in your oral cavity)
Have your teeth cleaned by a dental professional every six months
Avoid tobacco products
Follow a high-fibre, low-fat, low-sugar diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables
Limit sugary snacks and...more
Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day
Floss at least once a day (one of the most beneficial things you can do to prevent disease in your oral cavity)
Have your teeth cleaned by a dental professional every six months
Avoid tobacco products
Follow a high-fibre, low-fat, low-sugar diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables
Limit sugary snacks and...more
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