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Is late night snacking bad for your oral health?

Dental Blog, Dental Care Tips

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | March 23rd, 2022

The urge to have snacks at midnight is hard to ignore for some people. Various things compromise your mind to eat snack foods even in the odd hours. You might also have late-night snacking on your sleepless nights. Right? It is not a healthy thing because ill conditions like restricted food intake during the day, … Continue reading Is late night snacking bad for your oral health?

Do you know these oral manifestations of malaria?

Dental Blog, Dental Care Tips

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | March 19th, 2022

Malaria – The parasite disease is one of the killer diseases in the world. On average, around 4,00,000 malaria deaths occur every year globally. The infection begins with the biting of infectious mosquitoes especially female anopheles mosquitoes. When the infection progresses, it exhibits symptoms like cyclic periods of fever, dry cough, muscle or joint pain, … Continue reading Do you know these oral manifestations of malaria?

5 dangers of untreated tooth decay

Dental Blog, General

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | February 28th, 2022

Tooth decay is the most common dental problem worldwide. About 2.3 billion people of the world population have at least one decayed tooth. Around 23% (i.e.) 530 million of those victims are kids. It is a well-known fact that children are easily susceptible to cavities. As cavities form permanent damages over the teeth surfaces, it … Continue reading 5 dangers of untreated tooth decay

What are the possible dental damages caused by passive smoking?

Dental Blog, General, General Health

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | February 23rd, 2022

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?

How to clean Invisalign trays?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | February 21st, 2022

Invisalign is a clear aligner teeth straightening system that can move your teeth into an optimal alignment. It provides a more comfortable & flexible solution to achieve a straighter smile than traditional braces. Generally, an Invisalign wearer should replace the appliance every 2 weeks. Even though the aligners are disposable, it is crucial to keep … Continue reading How to clean Invisalign trays?

4 Common dental problems among middle-aged adults

General Health, Oral Health, Treatments

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | February 11th, 2022

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

Oral Allergy Syndrome: Causes, Chart & How to Treat It Safely

Dental Blog, General

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | February 3rd, 2022

  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 … Continue reading Oral Allergy Syndrome: Causes, Chart & How to Treat It Safely

What is meant by Supernumerary tooth?

Dental Blog, General, General Health, Oral Health

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | January 31st, 2022

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?

Dental Blog, Dental Care Tips, General

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | January 21st, 2022

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?

Dental Blog, Dental Care Tips, Kids Dentistry, Orthodontics

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | January 12th, 2022

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?