“The Benefits of Topical Fluoride Application: Protect Your Beautiful Smile” One effective way to prevent tooth decay and strengthen tooth enamel is through topical fluoride application as we all know, maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for a healthy smile. In this blog post, we’ll explore how fluorides can help protect your smile and the …
“Correlation between Thyroid and Dental Health” The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, growth, and development. Thyroid hormones influence various bodily functions, including dental health.Thyroid disorders, such as hypothyroidism (under active thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), can impact dental health in several ways: Hypothyroidism Dry mouth: Decreased saliva production can lead to …
“Does gap between teeth require braces treatment ” Gap closure and braces Gaps between teeth is a common problem faced by the general population of all ages. Several causes lead to gaps between teeth and it becomes important to understand and diagnose the cause foreffective gap closure that prevents recurrence. Cosmetic issues like an unaesthetic smile, …
“Are space maintainers really necessary” Introduction: As a parent, you want the best for your child’s oral health. One crucial aspect of pediatric dentistry is space maintenance in primary dentition. But what exactly is space maintenance, and why is it so important? In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of space maintenance in primary …
“Building a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles: The Power of Pediatric Dentistry” A child’s smile is a precious gift, and as a parent, you want to ensure it stays bright and healthy for years to come. Pediatric dentistry is a specialized field that focuses on the unique oral health needs of infants, children, and adolescents. In …
Complete dentures vs dental implants for geriatric patients When considering dental implants versus complete dentures for geriatric patients, several factors need to be evaluated, including the patient’s oral health, overall health, comfort, function, and lifestyle. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences and considerations: 1. Stability and FunctionDental Implants: Provide excellent stability and function, closely …
As said by Hippocrates – “the father of western medicine”, “everything in excess is opposed to nature” and there is a lot of truth in his saying. Nothing in excess is good, not even brushing your teeth.If brushing is good for your teeth, then brushing vigorously must be really good, right? Nope. Still, lots …
Old wives tales have linked pregnancy and poor dental health – for example, ‘you lose a tooth for each child’. Recent research has shown that pregnancy does cause changes in the mouth that may put your oral health at risk. During pregnancy, you are more likely to have problems with your teeth or gums. …
Your teeth should be flossed on a daily basis to remove any type of excess food particles that may be stuck. Leaving the food in-between your teeth will result in tooth decay and bacteria forming. Knowing how to properly floss your teeth will help ensure that you are doing everything you
How does Dental implant restore your smile? Missing teeth are troublesome, they pose esthetic concern which is quite obvious but more sinister damage happens beneath your gum, and only visible over a long period of time. Missing teeth cause bone loss which can age your face and could potentially cause adjacent teeth to become …