Bad breath is caused by various reasons and it is important to be aware of them to know how to avoid them. But what happens when someone you are talking to is suffering from bad breath and are unaware of being so? Think about how you would want to be told about your breath. Let that […]
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‘I have 32 of them and I can afford to lose a few‘ said a friend of mine I recall. Teeth – the white (yellowish or brownish for a few – pun intended) part inside the mouth that are lined up like the pillars of the Greek Parthenon and at times like the Torre de Pisa for
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Dental implants are nothing but metal screws usually made up of titanium which are used to replace one or more missing tooth roots, that may be lost due to decay, failed RCT, gum disease or tooth injury etc. Like tooth root is inside the jaw bone, these implants are placed inside the jaw bone by
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Composite fillings are extremely safe and durable teeth-colored plastic materials that can be used to fill small to medium sized cavities. They can withstand the constant pressure caused due to chewing and biting. These resins are insoluble, insensitive to dehydration and can be made to match the color of your teeth such that post-filling, the
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Tips on How to Maintain Dentures: Dentures can become an easy way of life when you follow these tips and ensure proper caring for your dentures. When handling your dentures, stand over a folded towel or basin of water. Dentures are delicate and may break if dropped. Don’t let your dentures dry out. Place
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NEED FOR ORTHODONTIC RETAINERS: Retainers are used by patients after the braces are removed. Instead of falling into a lackadaisical mode after removing the braces, it is imperative that we understand the need for orthodontic retainers and its usage. If retainers are not worn or worn irregularly, the teeth are more likely to fall back into
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What is Conscious Sedation? It is a combination of medicine to help the patient relax and also doubles as an anesthetic. In this state, the patient is able to verbally communicate during the procedure to inform the Doctor of any discomfort but is sedated enough to not feel the pain. Unlike deep sedation, this procedure
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A few years back, an Indian Researcher studied the behavior of Dairy Products with our teeth. A study group divided into 3 were made to have cheese, milk and sugar-free yogurt. And guess what they deduced at the end of the research? Among all the dairy products, Cheese can help prevent cavities. The effect of
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Teeth Grinding is also called Bruxism involves movement of your jaws while holding your teeth together. This causes more damage than Teeth Clenching which is just holding your teeth forcefully together. Both these activities can cause substantial damage if not identified and stopped in their early stages. Although this is a very common phenomena and
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If we had to list the food items that have to be cut down on our dentists’ instructions, Sugar definitely tops the list. Sugar is unquestioningly a tasty ingredient and adds a whole lot of flavors to the food we eat. Right from sweets to the preserved juice we consume, every dish is high on
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