Some dental conditions like pale gums, bad breath, and red gums can be signs of gum disease. Gum disease ranges from unusual gum swelling, also known as gingivitis, to tissue and bone destruction. In worst cases of gum diseases, you may even lose teeth. Here’s about some of the common dental problems: Gingivitis is mild gum [...]
Until a few years ago, dentists used false teeth all the time to solve the problem of missing teeth. Usually made from acrylic, nylon, or metal, these types of teeth were quite popular too. However, over the recent past, more and more people have started opting for dentures instead of false teeth for dentures have [...]
Dental fractures are not uncommon. Patients aged above 25 are especially prone to them. However, dental fractures are quite hard to diagnose, only an expert can tell for sure whether the pain you are experiencing is due to a dental fracture or if the underlying cause is something entirely different. The good thing is once [...]
Smoking is harmful to health -- we have all come across this ubiquitous statement. However, those of us who are addicted to tobacco (cigarettes as well as chewing products) conveniently choose to ignore these lines. Therefore, we have decided to devote this article to discuss in detail the harmful effects of tobacco on oral health. [...]
Wisdom teeth develop late. The mineralization process takes 13-14 years, and these teeth come anytime between age 18 and 25, which is when the human brain also becomes fully mature. The wisdom teeth have been called so since the eighteenth century and represent the eighth tooth from the central line of the human jaw. They [...]
A tooth becomes abscessed when it becomes affected by an infection, and an infected tooth causes a tremendous amount of pain. More importantly, the problem with an abscessed tooth is that it can cause the infection to spread to the surrounding teeth, which in turn, can ultimately lead to several different oral issues as well [...]
The human body is a miraculous thing -- it has its way of fighting infections and diseases. When the body is in combat mode, it always gives out signals. However, more often than not, we choose to ignore these signals. How many times does it happen that we experience pain in some part of our [...]
Halitosis or bad breath is not a rare condition, it affects almost 25% of adults. Though there can be many different reasons responsible for halitosis, the most common one seems to be bad oral hygiene. Since halitosis is a common condition, we dedicate this article to discussing its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Causes Bad [...]
Teeth whitening products have gained immense popularity in the recent past. However, anyone who has used these products or gone through the process will tell you that when it comes to your teeth, you must choose to trust only the very best. If you wish to get teeth whitening done, do not just pick up [...]
Bleeding gums is a common problem, and many people experience it. However, it is something that most people chose to ignore as there isn't much awareness regarding bleeding gums. Bleeding gums is a problem that affects those people who do not practice good oral hygiene -- if you are someone who does not brush and [...]
