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15 health benefits of garlic

April 30, 2013
Indian curries are incomplete without garlic – a simple ingredient with packed health benefits. It is very strong and bitter but adds an unbelievable flavour to the cuisine. Any description of garlic is incomplete without …

Top 10 causes of toothache

April 10, 2013
Toothache is one of the most common dental complaints the world over. It is often the top reason people finally visit a dentist. If we were to ask 10 people what is the cause for toothaches, 9 of them would blame it on tooth …

How local anaesthesia could have killed the 3-year-old in Bangalore

February 7, 2013
Things turned ugly in Bangalore on Wednesday after a young boy of almost three years old who had gone to the dentist after complaining of toothache died following a suspected overdose of anaesthesia. Angry family members of the …

No more sensitive teeth!

April 5, 2013
Is the taste of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful experience for you? Does brushing or flossing make you wince occasionally? If so, you may have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity can come and go over …

Dealing with tooth decay in very young children (Expert interview)

August 15, 2012
Tooth decay leading to pain, swelling and sleepless nights is a very agonizing experience for the child and parents alike. Dr Meenakshi Kher, a renowned Paediatric Dentist practicing in Mumbai for the last 17 years tells us how …

Root canal treatments – your queries answered

April 29, 2013
Root canal treatments are one of the most dreaded of dental procedures. People often make excuses to skip an appointment despite a really bad tooth. So, why has this procedure managed to garner this reputation? Why is it …

Bad toothaches gone in a jiffy with herbal gel!

March 14, 2012
Anyone who's ever suffered from a bad toothache (and that includes most of you) would appreciate the new gel discovered from an Amazon rainforest. This has been tested and has been seen to kill the most excruciating toothache in …