Dental cleanings involve removing plaque (soft, sticky, bacteria infested film) and tartar (calculus) deposits that have built up on the teeth over time. Your teeth are continually bathed in saliva which contains calcium and other substances which help strengthen and protect the teeth. While this is a good thing, it also means that we tend …
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Anthropologists believe that wisdom teeth or the third set of molars were the evolutionary answer to our ancestors early diet of coarse , rough food which required more chewing and resulting in excess wearing of teeth. However the modern diet has made the need for wisdom teeth almost irrelevant. Now let’s answer the most commonly …
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Dentifrice might not be a popularly used word these days although in French, Dentifrice is the word for toothpaste. Dentifrices are usually any kind of agents that are used to clean the mouth and get rid of the plaque. These agents can be made in various forms – powder, gel, paste or liquid. The most popularly …
The concept of oil pulling is quite popular and many claim various health benefits with regular practice. But does it help the mouth get any cleaner or any healthier? Is there any scientific backing to the theories or the practice? Here are a few points on Oil pulling that might help you understand the concept …
Why do toddlers put everything into their mouth? Watching the baby grow through its babyhood is a wonderful experience but have you wondered why kids put everything they get hold of into their mouth? Is it because they know it is dirty or unsafe and taunts you by taking it straight into the mouth? Or …
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If you have had a few experiences at the Dental chair, then you might know that injecting anesthesia is not always painful. This means there is a change is the amount of pain felt during each procedure. Do you want to know why? Read on. The pain of the injections is not so much from …
This blog is for both adults and kids as we explain the ill effects a cold & cough can have on their oral health. Although a cough & cold seems no way related to the mouth, poor hygiene during the sickness can surely have an effect on the Dental Health. How does a cold or …
There is a natural tendency for some types of teeth to get discolored or sometimes, the food we eat or our oral habits can cause stains on the teeth. The kind of stain or discoloration can be of different types. Symptoms Symptoms include stains on the enamel. They can range from white streaks to yellow …
Have you ever wondered how to stop the food particles from sticking on to the surface of your teeth? If you have, then here is your solution. If you have not, well here is something to think about then. What are Dental Sealants? Dental Sealants are a dental treatment intended to prevent tooth decay. Teeth …
Question about Braces | Frequently Asked Questions on Braces Here are more question about Braces, answered by our orthodontic experts. 11. I am a working professional and have been advised lingual braces. How does it work? Lingual braces are totally invisible in that they are placed on the inside of the teeth rather than the outside. …
