Loss of teeth at any age can make life difficult for anyone. While dental implants are catching up dentures traditionally have been the go to solution used by people to fix the problem of loss of teeth. And they still remain widely used and accepted method because they are more cost effective, quick and non invasive as compared to dental…
Most of us are aware by now that sugary foods are bad for teeth but many of us may not know why that is so. Here is a little explanation of the same. Did you know our mouth is full of bacteria? Some of those are good for us while others are not. These bad bacteria feed on the sugars…
Most of us had never even heard of the word corona virus before the advent of 2019. But it became the buzzword of 2020. While the whole world has been grappling with this hitherto unknown disease every one of us had to adapt quickly to the new at the same time rapidly changing situation. More people started working from home,…
The year 2020 will be remembered as the pandemic year. With the closure of non essential services across the world, the one thing that has been hit among many others is oral health with reduced working hours for dental practices except for urgent and emergency services. The focus during this time has also shifted from dentist interventions to prevention. Oral…
Most of us would have seen the toothpaste makers advertise fluoridated toothpastes. Fluoride toothpastes are extremely effective against tooth decays. You may be surprised to know the fluorides exist is naturally occurring water and soil at varying levels. It was in the 1940’s that scientists and doctors realized the impact fluorides can have on dental problems. Subsequent studies have found…
Dental Hygiene is critical for an overall good health. Here is our list of 10 awesome tips you can follow very easily in your day to day life. Brushing daily twice a day – While it may be obvious that brushing twice daily is the most basic thing required for dental hygiene however you would be surprised that many people…
Pregnancy is a wonderful as well as a difficult time for most women. Women need to take extra care of themselves during this time to ensure theirs as well as their baby’s well being. While most women do take care of proper nutrition, exercise and rest, many tend to ignore their dental health. So here we are with a few…
Everything that we eat has an impact on the health of our teeth. For maintaining healthy teeth we must make ourselves aware of what food is good for our teeth and what is not. Here is a list of few things to stay away from – Ice – Never chew on ice, it is hard and can chip and damage…
No one likes losing teeth. Not only does it not look nice but also makes eating food extremely difficult. In today’s world it is easy to replace the lost teeth with the help of bridges and dentures. You might remember the dentures either of your grandparents had. These removable dentures came with their own set of problems. They sometimes moved…
According to ADA (American Dental Association) over 47.2% of adults over the age of 30 suffer from chronic periodontitis (advanced gum disease). The reason many people do not realize that they have a gum disease is because it is painless. Although there are tell tale signs like – Red or swollen gums Bleeding gums Persistent bad breath but many a…