Gum Hygiene Tips

Healthy people follow certain daily habits to stay fit and in shape. If adopted by common people, they also stand a chance to gain good health by following these habits.


Here are a few habits for good health:
Alter your diet: 70% of your health depends upon your diet and calorie intake daily. Add more protein and reduce the number of simple carbohydrates in your diet. Make sure the food you eat is fresh and wholesome to keep you satiated for a long period. Making small changes ...more

Even if you clean and floss your teeth regularly, you may have noticed a drop of blood or two dripping out from your gums. Maybe you feel that it is no big deal, but you may not be aware of the fact that bleeding gums can never be a normal symptom. Director of the Perio Arts Institute, Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha has raised an important question. Have you ever seen your scalp bleeding while brushing? If you feel that is not normal, then while brushing or flossing, if your gums bleed, you are most like...more

Tooth sensitivity has various causes. The most common reason is the exposed root which is exposed due to the recession of the gum. There are many factors which lead to sensitive teeth.

Causes of Sensitive Teeth
Over brushing: Brushing hardly and that too for a long time can cause the wearing off of the enamel and exposure of dentin to stimulus such as hot, cold, sweet food etc. This will lead to sensitive teeth.
Gum recession or any other game disease: Inflammation of the gums b...more

The time passes really quickly and those gums which are not filled right will be full of teeth in a very short period of time in the case of the droolers. The appearance of teeth in the case of these kids is very noticeable as the child attracts the attention of his parents because of the significant pain and suffering that he is experiencing through that time period. Everyone who is around the teething child just wants to make the child feel comfortable, loved and away from ...more

मोतियों जैसे चमकदार दांत हमारे व्यक्तित्व को निखार देते हैं। अगर दांत अच्छे होते हैं तो आपका आत्मविश्वास भी बढ़ जाता है। वहीं खराब और पीले पड़ चुके दांत ना सिर्फ आपके आत्मविश्वास को हिला देते हैं बल्कि देखने वालों पर आपका अच्छा इम्प्रेशन भी नहीं पड़ पाता।

दांतों का पीलापन कई बार स्वास्थ्य संबंधी कारणों से होता है औऱ कई बार हमारे जीवनशैली और खाने पीने की आदतों के कारण। हालांकि अगर कोशिश की जाए तो कुछ हद तक दांतों की सफेदी औऱ चमक फिर से लौटाई जा सकती है।आज हम बताने जा रहे हैं कुछ ऐसे ही उ...more

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MDS - Orthodontics
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He's been practising dentistry for 14 years and has an excellent reputation as a specialist in his area. He is able to identify and treat a broad variety of complex diseases because to his ability to draw from several fields of study. Due to his dual professions as an Orthodontist and Cosmetic Dentist, he has extensive experience using Laser Therapy on his patients.

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Many people turn to teeth whitening treatments to achieve a whiter smile either professionally or in the comfort of their own homes. While the treatment itself is crucial to get the result you dream of, what you do afterwards is equally important to keep your teeth white.

Foods to avoid after teeth whitening treatment
Going through the procedure will cost you money, so you would want to make sure the stunning result will last a long time. The first 48 hours after the treatment is cr...more

Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease which occurs because of the inflammation of the gums. It can easily be reversed with daily brushing and flossing and getting dental cleaning done regularly.

Brush at least twice a day. The best time to brush teeth is after meals. Choose a toothbrush with a small head for better access to back teeth. Soft bristles are kinder on your gums.

Use fluoridated toothpaste. Fluoride helps to harden tooth enamel and reduces your risk of decay.

Brush thoroughly. Tooth brushing should take between two and three minutes.

Floss your teeth daily. Use a slow and gentle sawing motion.

Limit acidic drinks like soft drinks, cordials...more

Overall oral health consists of the health of both the soft and the hard tissues in the mouth. While teeth are the hard tissues, the soft tissues include the lips, tongue, cheek, palate, and most importantly the gums. The gums or the periodontium (peri - around, dont - tooth) surrounds the tooth and provides nutritional support and structural support with its connective tissue. The gums are the unsung heroes in maintaining a healthy set of teeth.

It is the common observation that denta...more

It is important to floss every night, as tooth brush doesn't clean in between tooth. If you dont feel comfortable with dental floss you can use water flosser as well. If you floss regularly you will not get fresh cavities.

If we think about what attracts us to a person in general, the first thing that we can think of is a great, warm smile. A good set of well-aligned white teeth is an important aspect of this great smile. However, white teeth remain an elusive thing for most of us. Some of the common reasons for discoloured teeth are as below.

Ageing
Hypo mineralized tooth structure
Fluorosis
Food habits
Tobacco smoking/chewing
Side effects of medication (tetracyclines, for instance)more