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Fluoride is a chemical naturally present in water and in some foods and is essential for healthy bone growth. A few decades ago, fluoride was discovered to have anti-cariogenic (against tooth decay) properties and slowly gained popularity. While most believe that fluoride can do wonders for your teeth and help you get rid of all problems, it is not true. There is only so much that fluoride can do and there are also undesirable effects from it.

Read on to know some myths about fluoride...more

Sudden tooth pain is usually a sign of cavities or dental caries. This is the most common form of oral disease that affects people across the world. A cavity can affect a person at any age. Caries can be categorized under two headings: pit and fissure caries and surface caries. The former usually affect the horizontal planes of the molars and the backplanes of the teeth in front. Surface caries is usually found at the joints between two teeth and the gum line.

Dental caries is formed ov...more

Tonsillitis is a disorder of the tonsils present on the back of your throat. The tonsils act as a defensive mechanism in the body as they prevent the body from infections. This is a contagious condition and can occur at any age. It is widely prevalent among school going kids.

Tonsillitis may be classified into two types:

Chronic tonsillitis: This type of tonsillitis tends to last for an extended duration with symptoms of bad breath and tenderness in the lymph nodes.
Recurre...more

Hi
some of the home remedies can be used for oral hygiene and those can manage gum problems and tooth problems to some extent
1. Rinse mouth with salty leukwarm water
2. You can use aloe vera juice as mouthwash. Keep aloe vera juice in mouth for 2-3minites then spit it.
3. Mix mustard oil 2-3 drops with salt and brush your teeth with that mixture.
If excess problem is there please do consult dentist.

If you keep on changing the cotton blood will keep on coming and it get soaked in blood. Brushing can be done after 24 hours. Bleeding usually stops in 1 hour if you follow the instructions properly.

Tonsillitis is an affliction that plagues a fair share of people. Located at the back of your throat, tonsils are essentially two small glands, which contain white blood cells to defend your body against infection. However, on account of germ attacks, sometimes the tonsils get infected and this results in the swelling of the tonsil glands, which in turn causes sore throat and aligned maladies.

Tonsillitis may be cured through surgical procedures. However, an isolated case of the inflam...more

One of the landmarks of a child's development during the first year is the eruption of the little white pearls. The first tooth breaks into the mouth somewhere between six months to one year of life. The entire set is in place in a baby's mouth by about 20 months of life. Though called deciduous teeth as they fall off after a certain period of time, the last of the milk teeth remain in the mouth up to 12 to 14 years of age.

Listed below are some points outlining the significance of milk...more

Do you know, brushing at night is alone the most effective way of preventing caries!

Visit your dentist once a year for a checkup to keep your smile perfect.

No .. please don't do that .. there are chances of relapse .. and spoiling your smile completely ..please don't do that

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