People who have one or more missing teeth, are often advised to go for dental procedure to replace the gaps with artificial teeth called dentures. Even though the quality of dentures improved significantly over the past few years, it is still considered as an efficient option because of its vast disadvantages. There are two possible … Continue reading Understanding different types of dentures
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10 Preventive Measures for Oral Cancer
Taking preventive measures involves measures taken to prevent or reduce the risk of oral cancer. Here are ten important measures to protect from oral cancer. 1. Oral hygiene Maintaining oral hygiene prevent you from oral cancer. Poor oral hygiene leads to dental decay which in turn leads to oral cancer. It can be prevented by … Continue reading 10 Preventive Measures for Oral Cancer
Know About Wisdom Teeth (Third Molar) and it’s Effects
Wisdom teeth are the teeth that appear in the late teenage usually between 17 to 25 years. They appear at the last of all the teeth. Some times they may also appear after several years. People with more space in their mouth won’t have any problem with the appearance of the wisdom teeth, but people … Continue reading Know About Wisdom Teeth (Third Molar) and it’s Effects
Dental Anxiety
Many people do not like visiting the dentist and some people are afraid of the very thought of going to the dentist in such a way that they get scared even when they require dental treatment. Dental anxiety is a common problem. About 15 – 20% of population avoid visiting the dentist due to the … Continue reading Dental Anxiety
Health Hazards of Long Term Exposure to Fluoride
Excessive exposure to high amount of fluoride during tooth development (childhood) can result in staining of teeth. This condition is known as fluorosis. It is hard to see and can only be detected by dentist. This article discusses the causes, symptoms and the prevention of dental fluorosis. Symptoms Children who are affected by fluorosis, the … Continue reading Health Hazards of Long Term Exposure to Fluoride
Are Dental Implants for Everyone?
People who have lost their teeth and feel that implants are the viable option generally are the candidates for dental implants. It is important for the patient to be in good health for having dental implants and may not be right for everyone. However, there are certain conditions that may affect your decision for having … Continue reading Are Dental Implants for Everyone?
Signs and Symptoms Showing the Need of Root Canal Treatment (RCT)
Root canal treatment (RCT) is an important procedure to restore functionality of the affected teeth. There are certain symptoms that are obvious to the person and the dental professional, which show RCT is essential. In this article, we will discuss these symptoms briefly.
What are Fluorosis Stains on Teeth?
Fluorosis stains are the stains that are formed on the teeth due to the too much consumption of fluoride in the early child hood and this fluoride is permanently incorporated into the structure of the teeth. These stains appear as a spots in the form of white or brown colors. Mostly fluoride occurs naturally in … Continue reading What are Fluorosis Stains on Teeth?
Want To Know About the Different Types of Dentures?
When you loss a tooth due to a sudden injury, tooth extraction by dentist is prescribed and periodontal diseases such as tooth cavity, gum diseases etc, lead to too loss. There will be a gap formation between the tooth and missing teeth will be seen. At this places, dentures are fixed in order to restore … Continue reading Want To Know About the Different Types of Dentures?