Local Anesthesia is indicated in several treatment procedures in Dentistry, but it has got many contraindications too, with several conditions and situations where the Local Anesthesia is not indicated. It depends on the case, the medical condition and even the dental condition where it has to be decided whether the Local anesthesia has to be […]
Indications of Local Anesthesia – In which Cases is Local Anesthesia Administered?
Local Anesthesia is administered in many cases, not just in the Dental practice but various fields in the medical science. In Dentistry, there are several conditions where the administration of local anesthesia is enough to localize the removal of pain to carry out the dental procedures. The local anesthesia is indicated whenever it is desirable […]
Composition of Local Anesthesia & Role of Each Component in the LA Agent
Local Anesthesia (or Local Anaesthesia) is one of the frequently used combination in the Dental clinics where several treatment procedures are preceded with the injection of Local Anesthesia for the anesthesia / numbness of that certain part of the oral cavity where the treatment is going to be done. The Local Anesthetic agent has got […]
Mechanism of Teeth Bleaching & The Methods of Teeth Whitening
Another name for teeth whitening used by the dentists predominantly is ‘Dental Bleaching’. It is nothing but a commonly used methodology in dentistry or so called cosmetic dentistry to restore the natural color of the teeth. There have been certain reservations from FDA though, which firmly believes that bleaching causes whitening beyond the natural color […]
Wisdom Teeth Symptoms: Signs and Remedies for Impacted Wisdom Tooth
Wisdom teeth are the uproar of the dental department! You surely must have heard about how once a wisdom tooth starts to rise in the individual’s mouth; there are several signs of soreness and inflictions observed. Hence in order to prevent this affliction from affecting other parts of the mouth, it becomes necessary to understand […]
The 5 Main Reasons Why Toothache Occurs – [Pain in the Tooth]
Dental care is very significant in ensuring the overall health of a person remains positive. Ignoring a toothache or bleeding gums can be suicidal in in its own ways. Neglecting them can make your teeth susceptible to cavities, plaques, infections of the gum and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (acronym TMJ). You can very easily compromise on […]
The Most Essential Regular Health Checks for Everyone
While regular health-checks aren’t compulsory, they are a wise idea as they can aid your doctor in identifying health conditions in a timely manner and this means that you can start treatment sooner rather than later. These include many organ systems of the body, which collectively when working perfectly, would keep the human health at […]
State of Employment for Dentists in India – A good future ahead?
Dentistry is booming all around the world, but the ratio of number patients to the number of dentists is getting lower in countries like India where the number of graduates passing out of the colleges are quite high every year, and to work in India after the course is completed, one has to face a […]
Oral Leukoplakia – Causes, Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Leukoplakia is one of the most common and potentially malignant or cancer causing lesion of the oral mucosa. Oral leukoplakia can be defined as “A predominantly white lesion of the oral mucosa that cannot be characterized as any other definable lesion; some oral leukoplakia will transform into cancer”. It is not a disease entity in […]
NEET – MDS Entrance Exam by AIIMS – Notifications, Dates, Exam Pattern
The notification for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination (NEET) has been released, and the exam is going to be conducted by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for the academic year of 2013. As per the notification released by AIIMS, the examination will be held on 13th January 2013. The application forms for […]
Muscles of Mastication – Origin, Insertion, Supply & Functions
The muscles of mastication are the muscles that are needed for mastication. Mainly it is in the movement of the mandible that the help of these muscles is required since it is the only movable bone in the skill. The Lateral Pterygoid, Masseter muscle, Medial Pterygoid and the Temporalis are the main muscles taking part […]
Tetracycline Tooth Stains – Causes, Prevention and Treatment
There are many people that suffer from the problem of tetracycline tooth stains. In fact, this is a problem that is quite complicated because it can stain the teeth ranging from bright yellow shade to even dark brown. The staining starts with a yellowish hue, but in course of time, the teeth can further get […]
Zoom Teeth Whitening Procedure – Effectiveness and Benefits
If you visit a dentist for whitening your teeth, your dentist will possibly suggest you to go for Zoom teeth whitening. This is a dental procedure, by means of which you can be assured that your teeth will be completely whitened with just a single clinic visit. A zoom light is passed through the teeth, […]
Three Ways to Transform your Smile in 2012
A straight, white smile can help you to make a great first impression and can transform your overall look significantly. Whether you want to be more confident or you simply want to look better, there are many ways you can do this both at home or with the help of a dentist. If you would […]
Recent Advancements in Teeth Whitening Procedures
If someone mentioned teeth whitening to you 10 years ago, you would probably think of some kind of expensive toothpaste that claimed to do wonders for your teeth, rather than the dental procedure that is so widely used today. Several years ago teeth whitening was not really known about outside of Hollywood. Of course film […]