Oral Health Articles
Treating infected teeth in children
May 24, 2013 at 9:29 AM
When the nerve or pulp tissue of a primary or permanent tooth in children is infected, it needs to be treated to prevent a dental abscess (due to infection) and loss of the tooth. The two methods of treating infected dental nerve …
Are you brushing your teeth right?
May 22, 2013 at 8:50 AM
Brush all your teeth once a day and you are done. Right? Well, you couldn’t be more wrong! Brushing right takes more than just passing your toothbrush bristles all around your teeth in the morning. Most people do not know how …
That swelling on your gum could be a gum abscess!
May 22, 2013 at 8:45 AM
We often overlook gum problems. What more harm can it do to than losing our teeth? You will be surprised to know that gum disease, when not treated, can sometimes lead to severe complications and in rare cases, even be fatal! …
How are your teeth supported?
May 22, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Your teeth are among of the hardest structures in our body but do you know what keeps them so firmly placed in the mouth? The supporting structures of the teeth are collectively called periodontium and they comprise of both soft …
How your gums are affected during pregnancy?
May 21, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Pregnancy is a wonderful experience during which your body undergoes lot of changes. You may worry about what is good and what is not for your baby. You will get plenty of advice on what to eat and what not to, what medicines to …
Chewing gum good for your oral health!
May 21, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Did you know that sugar-free gum is good for your oral hygiene? Most people chew gum for ‘fresh breath’ or because they ‘enjoy the taste’ but the truth is that chewing gum offers much more. Over two decades of research …
Composite resin – the white dental filling material
May 10, 2013 at 5:41 PM
Composite resin is the most widely used tooth coloured filling material. The tooth is etched with acid before placing the filling in layers. Each layer of filling is typically hardened using a specialized light. Composite filling …
Dental fillings – what you need to know
May 10, 2013 at 5:01 PM
When you have a cavity in your mouth, your dentist may suggest you get it filled. He or she may also suggest fillings for your chipped or abraded teeth. Don’t know what to expect? Well, your dentist will first drill your …
Glass ionomer cement – the tooth coloured dental filling material
May 10, 2013 at 4:20 PM
Made from a mixture of glass and an organic acid, glass ionomer cement is a tooth-coloured filling material available in different shades. It requires minimum tooth reduction and bonds chemically to the tooth. It is used for …
Ceramic – the natural tooth mimicking dental filling material
May 10, 2013 at 4:19 PM
A relatively recent development in tooth coloured filling material is ceramic whose colour and translucency mimic natural tooth. Ceramic is most often made of porcelain. After tooth preparation an impression is taken which is …
Amalgam – the silver dental filling material
May 9, 2013 at 8:53 PM
One filling material that has withstood the test of time is silver amalgam, commonly known as silver filling. It provides a hard, strong, durable and cost-effective filling. It consists mainly of mercury, silver, tin and copper. …
Gum problems due to medications
May 9, 2013 at 8:39 PM
In this day and age, popping pills has become a way of life thanks to our ailments. We all are aware of the fact that every medicine has its own side effects. And your gums too are not spared. Here are some of these you should …
5 ways neglecting your oral hygiene can cause loss of teeth
May 9, 2013 at 8:23 PM
Do you often regret not caring for your teeth when younger?If you neglect your teeth it will almost certainly catch up with you at some point of your life as gum disease. Whether it is not maintaining a good oral hygiene, not …
10 reasons for yellowing teeth
Apr 30, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Who wouldn’t like to flaunt their teeth if they were pearly white? If you’re one of those who’s reminded of the ‘not-so-white’ teeth every time someone makes you laugh, it’s time you gave it a little more thought and …