Our teeth are victims to several infections caused by bacteria found in different food stuffs. Various types of protections have been offered to these tooth infecting material among them use of plaque disclosing solution. Plaque disclosing solution is a liquid or tablet like substance used in the removal of solid, liquid food particles and bacterial […]
Instruments used in teeth extraction
Teeth extraction is the removal of teeth from the bone that they are developed on. There are different reason why teeth can be extracted ranging from a decayed root that cannot be restored, an impacted tooth, diseases of the gum that work otherwise not heal if the tooth is not extracted to misaligned teeth that […]
How to treat or reduce Wisdom tooth pain
After the extraction of the wisdom tooth, there is always pain that accompanies it a few hours later because the sedative used to numb the tissues will no longer be working. This pain is always hard to cope with especially if one doesn’t have any idea how to go about it. When the socket is […]
When to change a toothbrush?
Professional advice states that adults and children should change their toothbrush every 3 months because they become worn out and are not as effective as they once were. Exceptions to this would be if you were using an electric toothbrush (a toothbrush that uses electric power to move the brush head, normally in an oscillating […]
How Is a Wisdom Tooth Pulled Out or Extracted
Wisdom teeth normally erupt when some one has matured, they are the last four teeth on either sides of the jaw, they are found on both lower and upper jaw. Occasionally, these teeth are prone to dental diseases thus when they cause discomfort and unbearable pain, they can be pulled out. These teeth are also […]
What is Dry Mouth and its causes
Every body needs saliva to moisten, cleanse our mouths and digest food; saliva also protects one against infection by controlling growth of bacteria and fungi in the mouth. When we don’t produce enough saliva even to keep our mouths moist – this condition is referred to as a dry mouth. Dry mouths are very uncomfortable […]
What are Canker Sores
Canker sores are also known as aphthous ulcers. They are shallow, painful sores in the mouth that are usually red or may sometimes have a white coating over them. You might get them on the inside of your lips, the insides of your cheeks, the base of your gums or under your tongue. Canker sores […]
Bacteria that causes Dental Caries / Tooth Decay
Dental caries is caused by acidic metabolites of bacteria that usually live in the mouth where they nourish on carbohydrates. These prokaryotes especially Gram positive bacteria like Lactobacillus spp, Streptococcus mutans and Actinomyces spp are available in oral biofilms which is the sticky, slimy coating in the mouth that is most visible before brushing away […]
Are gold dental crowns better than porcelain-fused-to-metal Crowns?
Crowns in most cases are used preserve and protect the damaged teeth. Porcelain fused-to-metal crowns are a type of crown that provides firm, strong and durable treatment option of the teeth. This type of crown looks like natural teeth and can be matched to ones’ natural teeth as well as providing an attractive appearance. In […]
Animated video demonstration of Root canal treatment
Root canal treatment is done when there is no chance of tooth to be saved, and the patient doesn’t want it to be extracted although decayed. It is done to kill the vitality of the tooth and then filling it with mechanical components, and placing a cap over it. The procedure involves the removal of […]
Dental Abscess – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Dental abscess is collection of pus in the tooth following any infection, and it can be within the tooth in the roots, near the gums, or in the alveolar bone which surrounds the tooth. Causes: Tooth decay – Tooth decay can be some infection due to micro organisms, which can decay the internal parts of […]
Mucocele or Mucus extravasation phenomenon or Mucus escape reaction
Mucocele is a common lesion of the oral mucosa that results from the rupture of salivary gland duct and spillage of mucin into the surrounding soft tissues. This usually occurs from a trauma that effects the normal functioning of the salivary gland duct and damage to the duct. Most of the times, the cause for […]
Which is the best time to floss your teeth?
Dental floss is one of the best oral hygiene maintaining techniques, which is sometimes said to be better than tooth brushing, only due to the reason that the regions which can not be reached by brush, can be accessed by the floss thread, and it effectively removes the bacterial dental plaque from those regions, and […]
Method of flossing is important, not frequency
When it comes to dental floss and its usage, the method with which you are going to floss is going to be the primary factor for its effectiveness, and the number of times you have flossed is not at all important. People usually take flossing similar to brushing and keep a track of flossing 3 […]
NANO Dentistry – Waiting for Robotic Dentistry – By Dr. Ramananda Shetty
This was another interesting session and topic continued by Dr. Ramananda Shetty who also talked about the development in education of Dentistry in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, and all over India. Here was the topic – NANO – Derived from Greek word signifies “Billionth” Represents molecular level Nanomedicine – Allows the physicians to perform precise […]