Everyone snores occasionally but it is prevalent among aged adults and obese people. Unlike most people think, habitual snoring is not a harmless nuisance. It implies that the victim’s body is finding it difficult to breathe normally while sleeping. Snoring is a harsh sound produced by the flow of air in the upper airway tissues … Continue reading What are the different types of snoring?
Sleep should never be a noisy activity. If you believe snoring is a sign of restful sleep, you are wrong. The hoarse sound indicates that something is interfering with your breathing patterns and you should seek medical attention. When there is an obstruction or collapse in the upper airway, the airflow in the upper airway … Continue reading 5 anti-snoring devices that help you stop snoring
Tongue Thrust is the most common orofacial myofunctional disorder. It is the practice of pushing the tongue forward too far for swallowing. This habit is common in kids as they stretch their tongues to consume milk and drinks while breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Once the kids learn how to use their oral muscles properly, they break … Continue reading What every parent should know about tongue thrust and tongue thrust therapy?
The sunny season is commenced. Excessive heat raises our body temperature so that summer-related problems like heavy sweating, sunburns, headaches, dizziness, heat strokes, and others occur. It is important to keep yourselves hydrated to beat the summer heat and its associated problems. Do you know may the summer-thirst quenching drinks you are taking keep your … Continue reading 8 teeth-friendly summer drinks you should know
Aging brings changes in the cells, tissues, muscles and affects the functioning of our body organs. It is obvious that older adults develop various problems including teeth loss due to such organ lapses associated with aging. You might read many articles regarding dental care for those aged above 60 years. Remember that our dental health … Continue reading 4 Common dental problems among middle-aged adults
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?
Teething start in babies when they are 4 months old. Some babies have late tooth eruptions due to various reasons. It is also pretty normal. However, if you notice no teeth have erupted in your baby even after 13 months, you should concern it. Such missing teeth might happen due to a genetic condition … Continue reading Anodontia – Causes, Types, Diagnosis & Treatments
Jaw bone is the strongest bone in your facial skeleton and it provides the essential framework to your facial features. Besides forming the mouth structure, the jaw bone helps us in speaking, chewing properly. The loss of bone in one or more parts of the jaw will affect various aspects of your oral health.
Our smile is a wonderful way to convey emotions and it is a sign of appreciation, joy, hope, optimism, strength, and much more. Smiling at a person in the first meeting helps you to mark a positive impression on you in their minds. So it is essential to have a pretty smile and indulge in … Continue reading 4 Facial exercises for a pretty smile
Eating disorder is a kind of psychological problem that provokes atypical eating behaviors. Such unhealthy eating habits are detrimental to our oral health as well as our general health. Similar to obsession, weight gain or loss, abnormal dietary habits cause many lingering & damaging effects on dental health like enamel wear down, dry mouth, etc. … Continue reading How do eating disorders affect your mouth?
