Dental Caries Tips

Dental abscess is characterized by pus formation in the teeth or the gums. This infection may occur either in the gums or the tip of the tooth. It usually occurs due to a bacterial infection which may enter the mouth through food, thus causing accumulation of plaque. If the plaque is not removed by following proper dental hygiene, then it may result in abscess.

The various factors that increase your chances of getting affected by dental abscess are a sugar rich diet and poor oral hygien...more

Half-yearly dental check-ups should be added to your to-do list. Don't forget dental treatment is not expensive but neglection is. Regular dental check-ups can help you with early diagnosis and treatment. Teeth are valuable not only for facial appearance but a mandate for chewing. If you can't chew your food properly it would lead to digestive problems.
So say yes to dental check-ups every 6 months.

There is more to dental and overall health than what meets the eye! there is a potential link between periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and systemic health problems as described in the image. So maintaining good oral hygiene is an important step in maintaining overall health.

The recommended oral hygiene routine that should be followed-
1) brush your teeth thoroughly twice a day.
2) clean between your teeth with floss or another type of interdental cleaner once a day.
3...more

One of the main reasons for a severe headache is a prolonged toothache. Toothaches are extremely painful and can prevent you from enjoying your food. It becomes difficult to speak if toothache is unbearable.

Causes of Toothache:

Tooth decay.

Tooth fracture resulting from an accident.

A painful infection at the root of your teeth or your gums. This is known as a tooth abscess.

Chewing gum continuously and grinding the teeth.

How does toothache...more

We wonder why some people have more cavities even if they don't eat more sugar and they brush two times a day, whereas other people who eat alot of sugar and brush once don't get cavities.
Actually, there are a lot of factors associated which lead to cavities.

Frequency of eating, more frequently you eat more cavities you get.
Heartburn or gerd lead to stomach acid in to mouth which damage enamel, means more cavities.
Sugary drinks, cold drinks and other beverages also dam...more

Brush twice a day, keep tooth problems away: brushing twice a day removes the tiny left out food particles from the mouth and keeps it fresher and cleaner.

Dental x-rays are images of your teeth and jaw that a dentist uses to evaluate your oral health. We come across a lot of patients who express concerns about exposure to dental x-rays

While dental x-rays do involve radiation but the exposure levels are so low that they are considered safe for children and adults. Apart from keeping the exposure levels to minimum, the dental clinics also make patients wear lead apron and thyroid collar to avoid unnecessary exposure.

A dentist wou...more

Cavities damage the enamel covering your teeth. An untreated cavity can lead to an infection in the tooth. Untreated tooth decay also destroys the inside of the tooth (pulp. And in some cases, the only option left with is to extract the tooth. So visit your dentist regularly and avoid the progress of caries.

Choosing a toothpaste that can take care of your specific dental needs/problems can be a daunting task.
It's important to choose correct toothpaste that meets your individual dental needs as every person s body chemistry is different. For eg- a particular brand of toothpaste loved by your colleague, may not resolve your dental problem. You might also see that you are sensitive to a certain type of ingredient.

Most toothpaste tend to target one or more of the following dental condit...more

Kind of toothbrush to be used by adults: we recommend a brush with soft bristles which helps in removing the plaque and debris thoroughly from the mouth.