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 […]
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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 […]
Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is performed for people who require improvements in their dental health and for the one’s who are effected with dental infections like teeth decay, gum diseases, etc. Cosmetic dentists perform the treatment based on the type of the problem the person is facing. Types of cosmetic dentistry Teeth whitening Teeth bleaching Dental veneers […]
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 […]
Benefits Of Having Dental Braces
Today braces have evolved considerably as a cosmetic treatment. Having braces is to align your teeth. This can help your teeth to prevent from tooth decay in due to crooked, crowded or overlapping reasons. Braces can prevent many dental problems and helps to have a correct bite. Teeth that have being aligned by the braces […]
Benefits and Risks of Dental Patches
Dental patches are also called adhesive patches. They are mucoadhesive patches that contains local anesthetics that is used to numb the area of the site and to reduce the pain. Dental patches are alternatives to topical anesthetics. It penetrates the drug to the gum tissue. Dental patches are used to produce anesthesia in minor dental […]
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. […]
Effect of Food on Teeth
Teeth are important for chewing food. It is important to maintain oral hygiene. Intake of food also effects the teeth and gums. So it is better to know what type of foods are better for healthy teeth and what type of food causes dental problems. Good food for teeth 1. Fiber rich foods: These foods […]
The Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry Procedures
This procedure is used because it is clean as well as less invasive than surgical methods. This process heals much faster when compared to conventional surgical procedures. This laser is used after the removal of the calculus and the tartar to selectively remove the infected or diseased tissue lining which are pockets around the teeth. […]
Tips For Choosing the Right Tooth Pastes for Yourself
Numerous dental care products are available for cleaning the teeth and tongue. It is essential to know that how a tooth paste can get rid of bad breath and control tooth decay. So many tooth paste brands are available in the form of paste, gel, or powder. Despite so many types of toothpaste that are […]