Dental Caries Tips

Children are much more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disorders than grown-ups. This is because the gum and teeth in toddlers are very delicate. Moreover, children are more attracted to sweets and other food items, which cause damage to the teeth.

Here are several ways to protect the teeth of your little one:

Have a dental checkup: You should take your child to a dentist on his first birthday. Early prevention is important as any kind of problem in the teeth will be detecte...more

We think more sugar we consume more cavities we will get. This is a myth. Actually frequency of sugar intake is important than the amount of sugar intake. When we consume anything, bacteria present in our mouth start digesting food and produce acids. Lactic acid act on tooth and start demineralizing it meanwhile buffers present in saliva start neutralizing those acids. This whole process takes 30-45 mins. More frequently we eat more acid production, tooth stays in non-acidic conditions for less ...more

Correct brushing technique and a right brush can help in cleaning and polishing the teeth. It not only removes the stains but also helps freshen up the breath, leaving your mouth clean and healthy.

Don't rush, when you brush: for maximum results, brush your teeth for atleast 2 to 3 minutes.

You should not delay your dental care, as waiting to see dentist your dentist could cost you more money. It can compromise your overall health and well being and maybe a lost tooth or two. Getting treated early makes your treatment more comfortable, less painful and less complicated. Dental disease in early stages usually don't cause any symptoms that's why regular visit to your dentist is important to caught problems on time.

When you notice a pimple above a tooth on gum tissue, it usually means the tooth is abscessed (contains pus). It is not necessary that it will hurt.
When cavity in tooth starts it progress gradually, can easily be detected in routine dental checkups and restored with a simple filling.
Else it will progress to involve tooth nerve leading to tooth pain, pus, swelling, cyst. Don't delay schedule your routine dental check up now.

Often paraesthesia is caused due to the needle injury. When the dentist inserts the needle for a block, the patient might experience a sharp sensation on the tongue equivalent to that of an electric shock. This is known as paraesthesia and is defined as a change in the sensation or anesthesia that is persistent and the duration generally extends.

This condition cannot be prevented and is a complication in some patients who undergo a dental treatment. Though it is commonly seen in the i...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.

Our teeth play a very important role in the overall well-being, from appearance to nutrition to speech. Good oral and dental health is one of the most important aspects of overall health and well-being.

However, taking care of teeth is not difficult. Inculcated early in life, these habits can become a routine and come with ease.

Mouth rinse: After each meal, especially sticky or chewy foods, remember to rinse. If you cannot get a regular mouthwash, regular water is a good subs...more

वर्तमान समय में शायद ही कोई ऐसा व्यक्ति हो जो दांतों की समस्या से परेशान ना हो. दांत घिसना ऐसे ही एक दांतों की समस्या है. दांत घिसना एक प्रकार का दांत का रोग है. यह एक बड़ी ही अजीब बीमारी है. इस प्रकार की समस्या में लोग दांत को घिसने में आनंद प्राप्त करते है. लेकिन इसकी आदत लग जाने पर रोगी कभी-कभी रात में भी दांत घिसते रहता है. यह आमतौर पर लोग गुस्से या तनाव में दांत को घिसते है जो की भविष्य में बड़ी बीमारी का रूप ग्रहण कर सकते हैं. लेकिन इसके अलावा दांतों को ठीक से साफ न करना और पेट में कीड़ा भी ए...more