Chapter 20 – Dental Fluorosis

Do you have distracting white or brownish spots on your teeth?  Unable to figure out why those spots are present? Dental fluorosis is a condition that affects the teeth due to overexposure to a mineral called fluoride, when teeth are forming (usually under the age of eight). Fluoride generally good for preventing dental cavities, but … Read more

Chapter 19 – Bad Breath( Halitosis)

Bad breath, or halitosis, is a common condition that affects people of all ages and can have a significant impact on one’s self-esteem and social life. While the occasional bout of bad breath is normal, chronic halitosis need professional attention. This blog will explore the causes of bad breath, how to prevent it, and the … Read more

Chapter 18 – Tongue Tie

ANKLYOGLOSSIA , it is commonly known as tongue tie. To understand tongue tie, we need to first know what is lingual frenum. Lingual frenum is the band of muscle fibers which attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Tongue tie occurs when the lingual frenum is short or gets attached to the tip … Read more

Chapter 16 – Dental Implants ( Part C)

Dental implants were invented with a purpose to replace lost teeth. Well supported by over 40 years of clinical studies. Dental implants have become popular choice for missing tooth replacement. Modern dental implants has been in use since 1970 which was introduced into dentistry by Swedish orthopaedic surgeon Dr.Per-ingvar Branemark. Since then implants are being … Read more

Chapter 16 Part -B- Tooth Cap & Bridge

Dental crowns better known as dental caps, which are advised after root canal treatment. Crowns are also advised if your teeth has wear down or if it cannot be restored or if you have sensitivity. Bridge is done when there is missing teeth in the middle of two healthy teeth. It is a fixed replacement … Read more

Chapter 17- Avulsion

What is Avulsion? Also known as, Knocked out teeth. It is when the tooth is completely out of the socket due to any accident or any injury. The teeth along with the surrounding tissues are affected. It is a dental emergency and the result of the treatment is dependent on the actions leading to the … Read more

Chapter 11 – Mouth breathing

What is mouth breathing ? Mouth breathing is a habit where people breathe in through their mouth instead of their nose. This can occur in both children and in adults. Sometimes blocked nose due to cold can cause mouth breathing temporarily but resolves on its own. The reason for breathing through the mouth will be … Read more

Chapter – 9 Baby Teeth Series

Baby Teeth Eruption and Shedding  In a baby’s mouth there are total number of 20 teeth. 10 in upper arch and 10 in lower arch. In one arch (upper or lower) they have four incisors , two canines and four molars. The different names for baby teeth are milk teeth, primary teeth, deciduous teeth. When does … Read more

Chapter – 8 Wisdom Teeth

What are wisdom teeth?  As we are all aware, humans are said to have 32 teeth. 28 teeth are likely to erupt by the age of 13-14 years and the rest of the 4 teeth are the third set of molars in your mouth which are called wisdom teeth. They are placed at the last … Read more

Chapter – 7 Teeth Cleaning (Dental Scaling)

Have you ever wondered or worried about the yellow deposits in your teeth,or people closely related to you. When these unwanted deposits become visible to others most people wants to get rid of them ASAP.Let us know more about this most common dental problem. What is yellow deposit / tartar / dental calculus? In medical … Read more