Caffeine present in various foods and beverages reduces exhaustion when consumes in certain levels but consuming it more than in moderate amounts causes nausea, head aches, anxiety and other dental problems. More than 90% people around the states consume caffeine in either of the forms from coffee to tea and soft drinks. Consumption of caffeine […]
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Prophy Jet For Teeth Polishing
Teeth cleaning is part of oral hygiene and involves the removal of dental plaque from teeth with the intention of preventing cavities, gingivitis and periodontal diseases. People routinely clean their own teeth by brushing and inter dental cleaning. Tooth polishing is the act of smoothing the tooth surface. The purpose of polishing is to make […]
Surgical Treatment for Jaw Disorders
Normally jaw is made up of a set of bones. It consist of two parts, upper portion of the jaw is maxilla and is immovable and lower portion of the jaw is mandible which is involved in the movement of jaw. Jaw disorder is the condition in which abnormalities in the jaw position takes place. […]
How Does Smoking Leads to Gum Problems
Smoking and chewing tobacco products causes gum problems. The severity of risk depends on the frequency of these products you use. More you smoke and chew tobacco products, the more will be the risk of gum problems. Tobacco products contain nicotine and nitrosamines which are harmful and causes dental diseases and some times leads to […]
How Radiation Therapy is Helpful in Oral Cancer
Radiation therapy involves using radiation for curing difficult diseases such as cancer. Radiation therapy involves high energy radiation used to destroy cancer cells. It is effective for treating small tumors where surgery is not required to cure. It is also used in combination with surgery. After surgery, radiation therapy is used to destroy if any […]
What is tooth whitening and why is it necessary?
Tooth Whitening is a treatment that is given to the people with stained and with parts discolored. It is not a dental procedure, but is a part of cosmetic treatment. It improves your teeth color and makes them bright. The procedure should be repeated from time to time to if you want to make your […]
Oral Health Considerations During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of the unique incidents in a woman’s life that accompanies physiological and hormonal changes. This can include changes in respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal as well as changes in oral cavity, which increases the susceptibility to oral infections. This is why it is important to take care of your health including oral health. […]
Reasons to Remove Wisdom Tooth
The third molars are also known as wisdom tooth and are the last adult teeth to erupt. Some people are not affected by wisdom tooth eruption while some develop painful conditions that require removing (extracting) of tooth. In this article, we will discuss the reasons to remove wisdom tooth. Reasons to remove wisdom tooth: If […]
Tips to Help Your Child Overcome Fear of Dentist
Fear of dentist is anticipated in children when visiting for first time. With several pointy instruments and unfamiliar noises, how could child not be puzzled and afraid? Dental visit can make your child cripple, but this does not mean that you should avoid visiting the dentist. This can make your child’s fear even more worst. […]
Tips to Improve Dental Health after Dental Surgery
After undergoing dental surgery, it may not be pleasant for you – pain in teeth or jawbones, swollen gums, bleeding teeth are common after a dental surgery. But if you take enough care, the pain and wounds heal quickly. During this period, it is crucial to maintain an infection free environment in the mouth because, […]