There are 2 sides to every story and the story of human teeth also has 2 sets of dentitions: the deciduous & the permanent! This story is actually no big mystery. Humans grow two sets of teeth, a deciduous set (milk teeth, baby teeth) of 20 primary teeth (10 on the top and 10 on the bottom) and a permanent…
What is Gum Line Contouring? Gum Line Contouring is the process of reshaping the gums by adding gum tissue to your natural gum line. This is a cosmetic dental procedure that adds a more symmetrical appearance to your gum line for an attractive smile. In short, you can also call it a smile makeover process. What happens during the Gum…
Everybody enjoys chewing gums while driving, relaxing, or during oral fixation. But, is chewing gum good for your mouth? Are there any benefits to your oral health from consuming chewing gum? What happens when you chew gum daily? According to the ADA (American Dental Association) Seal of Acceptance, if you find ADA seal on the packaging of chewing gum, consider…
Has your dentist ever recommended you for deep teeth cleaning? Did you question him WHY? A dental deep cleaning also known as gum therapy is highly recommended when a patient experiences some sort of gum disease. Do you know ignorance of gum/periodontal disease may lead to heart disease, risk of stroke, pregnancy complications, or any other respiratory problems? It is…
Do you know your oral health widely depends on what and how much you eat? Your mouth is full of bacteria – some are beneficial while others are harmful. And, surprisingly these harmful bacteria are a result of sugary food consumption. It creates acid in your mouth which further damages your tooth enamel and that’s how you lose the shine…
According to Wikipedia an emergency is a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or the environment. Most emergencies require urgent intervention to prevent a worsening of the situation, although in some situations, mitigation may not be possible and agencies may only be able to offer palliative care for the aftermath. What are Dental Emergencies? Are you…
Canker Sores are also known as Mouth Ulcers occur inside the mouth or on the gums. This can be quite painful and inflammatory and you may find it difficult to have your food. Normally, these mouth ulcers heal on their own within a couple of weeks. So, what causes mouth ulcers? Stress plays a big role here where ulcers appear…
Tooth extraction or the removal of a tooth is one of the inevitable procedures, which has to be done sometimes . Many patients haven’t experienced any tooth extraction surgery before and so it becomes very important for the Doctor to educate patients about what to do and what not to do after tooth extraction. Here is a list that can…