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What are the possible dental damages caused by passive smoking?

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Everyone knows that smoking is detrimental to our dental health as the habit tends to teeth discoloration, cause gum infections, affect the salivary flow, etc. People who are simply standing around a smoker are also susceptible to various smoking-related diseases. Researchers found that the combination of smoke from the fume of burning tobacco and other … Continue reading What are the possible dental damages caused by passive smoking?

Why do you have mild difficulties in your mouth after eating some raw vegetables and fruits?

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Do you sense any tingling or itching sensation in your mouth after eating particular foods? Encountering such irritations in the mouth and throat after consuming certain fruits and raw vegetables occurs due to Oral Allergy Syndrome. Such food allergies are primarily triggered by the immune system when it detects even a tiny amount of allergens … Continue reading Why do you have mild difficulties in your mouth after eating some raw vegetables and fruits?

What is meant by Supernumerary tooth?

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Supernumerary teeth are defined as the additional teeth developed along with the typical sets of teeth. Generally, a person 20 baby teeth which are replaced by 32 adult teeth (28 permanent teeth + 4 wisdom teeth) as he/she grows. Various factors tend to grow such extra teeth anywhere in your mouth. This condition is called … Continue reading What is meant by Supernumerary tooth?

What causes painful teeth upon waking?

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Waking up with toothache or sensitivity or soreness in teeth every day is something you should neglect. As the sharp pain in teeth eases as the day progresses, many people think that painful morning teeth are common. However, such weird feel in your teeth after waking up is a manifestation of various dental problems and … Continue reading What causes painful teeth upon waking?

How does a tongue crib appliance modify tongue behavior?

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A tongue crib is a custom-made orthodontic appliance that fits inside the mouth. It has a metal grate, two rings (also called bands) with which the tool is attached to the back molars. It is prescribed for kids who have the habit of tongue thrusting. What are the harmful consequences of tongue thrusting? Similar to … Continue reading How does a tongue crib appliance modify tongue behavior?

Denture Adhesive – The best way to hold a denture in the mouth for many hours

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Denture adhesive (also known as denture glue) is a fixative substance prepared from water-soluble, non-toxic contents. If you are familiar with denture teeth, you might aware of this. When the adhesive is applied to the denture’s underside, it fortifies the light layer formed between the appliance and the gums. The layer formed has high holding … Continue reading Denture Adhesive – The best way to hold a denture in the mouth for many hours

Is tooth gemination the reason for double teeth in babies?

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  There are many developmental dental abnormalities more than you know. In this article, we are going to see one of such dental anomalies – Tooth Gemination. It is a rare condition defined as a tooth’s morphological alteration. At times, people confuse this unusual condition with tooth fusion but both are two different conditions. Gemination … Continue reading Is tooth gemination the reason for double teeth in babies?

6 important vitamins for teeth and gums

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Healthy eating accompanied by regular physical exercise is the key for good health and protecting ourselves from various non-communicable diseases. Right? Similarly, maintaining a dental-friendly diet along with oral hygiene activities are essential for healthy teeth and gums. In essence, impeccable oral care should include eating foods, drinks, and supplements enriched with essential vitamins & … Continue reading 6 important vitamins for teeth and gums

The link between oral health and respiratory system

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Do you know that poor oral health can infect every aspect of your body? On average, your mouth is a habitat of 6 billion bacteria that belong to different species. When you ingest those microbes, they enter the bloodstream and can easily intrude on the internal organs.

Pulp Stone – Causes, Types, and Removal

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  Pulp Stones are typical structures that develop with calcified concentrations in the pulp chamber of your teeth. The pulp is the innermost layer located in the hollow center of a tooth and it holds the nerves, and blood vessels to supply periodontal ligaments with nutrients. The calcifications inside the pulp cavity are hard to … Continue reading Pulp Stone – Causes, Types, and Removal