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The What and Why of Tooth Pain

To understand the concept of tooth pain, it is important to first understand the structure of tooth. The tooth has three major layers: The food that we consume (refined carbohydrates),is detrimental to the dental health. The food in it’s various attributes, affect the tooth health. These attributes are – i. form (carbohydrates) – refined carbohydratesContinue reading “The What and Why of Tooth Pain”

Dental Care during Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a physiological state where the female body undergoes multiple changes. The body needs to reset itself to accommodate for the growth and nutritional requirements of the mother as well as the fetus. A lot of hormonal upsurge occurs to maintain the pregnant state and alter the other functionalities of the body. Due toContinue reading “Dental Care during Pregnancy”

In the words of Dr. Maria Kunstadter (DDS), “A perfect storm has been brewing up to create a hot Teledentistry market.” Now, one may ask, What is Teledentistry? Well, isn’t it quite simple. Dentistry that is practiced over a telephone. But, all that we have heard to date is TeleMedicine. How can Dentistry be practicedContinue reading

The Flouride Story

Flouride is an element that is essential for the general well being of the body at large, but to be specific it contributes immensely to the dental well being. How is it important? Flouride renders the enamel of the teeth more resistant to dissolution under an acid attack, and hence, prevents tooth cavitation. How doesContinue reading “The Flouride Story”

Demystifying Sugars: When, What and How?

All of us have, not just a sweet tooth but ‘sweet teeth‘ and sweets are a mandate when it comes to festivities and celebrations. With Diwali just passed by and New Year just around the corner, celebrations are going to continue for long and sweets are going to be unavoidable. So here’s a short pickContinue reading “Demystifying Sugars: When, What and How?”

All About Toothpastes

How many of us actually think about our specific needs while buying a toothpaste? Did you know, what substances comprise your toothpaste? Did you know, that there are different variety of toothpastes for different kinds of problems? The toothpastes are customised to perform different functions, depending on a specific use case. Hence, it is importantContinue reading “All About Toothpastes”

Oral Ulcers

Our mouth sends out signals in the form of certain deviations from the normal. It is upto us to recognise these hints and act judiciously. Oral ulcers are one of the commonest lesions in the entire oral cavity and there can be of multiple causes. The treatment for the same should be based on theContinue reading “Oral Ulcers”

Why it is important to prioritise oral health?

Most of us often completely ignore our oral health, giving it no particular importance in the general well being of our body. It is not until a tooth begins to ache considerably that we find a reason to visit a dentist. However, that is not the only reason why you should consider giving your oralContinue reading “Why it is important to prioritise oral health?”

HELP Me Quit Tobacco

I am long addicted to tobacco! How do I quit it? No, I won’t be able to quit it! These are certain inhibitions that people do have at the thought of quitting tobacco. Despite knowing the repercussions of this habit, people can’t muster the strength to quit it, due to the negative feedbacks from otherContinue reading “HELP Me Quit Tobacco”