Dental Blog

New no-shot & no-drill treatment to deal with your decayed teeth

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,

Dental filling is the treatment modality recommended when decay in a tooth progressed slightly beneath the initial stage. It aims at stopping the cavity from getting worse and restoring the decayed portion of infected teeth using medically safe filling materials. Aside from treating decayed teeth, the fillings can be used to repair cracked teeth in … Continue reading New no-shot & no-drill treatment to deal with your decayed teeth

Is the Paleo diet good for your oral health?

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,

The Paleo diet is becoming popular, trendy and showing a steady rise in the number of followers. As this diet plan is based on foods what our ancestors ate during the Paleolithic era (old stone age), it is christened as “Paleolithic Diet”. Celebrities like Bryant, McConaughey, Jack Osbourne also follow paleolithic diet to keep their … Continue reading Is the Paleo diet good for your oral health?

HPV In Mouth: Symptoms, Preventions, Diagnosis and Treatments

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,

  Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a viral infectious condition. Everyone gets HPV infections at some point in their life. It involves more than 100 types of viruses that are widely transmitted through sexual contact. Likewise, it is categorized into 2 types as Low-risk HPV and High-risk HPV.   The low-risk infection develops warts (Skin … Continue reading HPV In Mouth: Symptoms, Preventions, Diagnosis and Treatments

What are the oral signs of monkeypox infection?

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,

Monkeypox is a rare & human orthopox infectious condition caused by the monkeypox virus that belongs to the Poxviriade family. It is highly seen in African regions. Occasionally, it spreads to the regions outside of Africa. Currently, the world is witnessing such an outbreak caused by the monkeypox virus. It is a contagious infection and … Continue reading What are the oral signs of monkeypox infection?

What are the different types of snoring?

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,

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?

What do the tongue’s odd appearances imply?

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,

Tongue is a small muscular organ that contains thousands of taste buds. Besides licking and tasting, the tongue plays a vital role in breathing, swallowing, sound & speech formation. A healthy tongue is supposed to have a pink color (the shade varies light or dark for some people) with a thin whitish coating having tiny … Continue reading What do the tongue’s odd appearances imply?

5 anti-snoring devices that help you stop snoring

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,

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

The ill effect of obesity on dental health

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,

Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in the body. Even though factors like genes and hormonal changes also impact on body weight, obesity occurs due to more calorie intake than you burn. Needless to say, obese people are susceptible to chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, gallbladder diseases, etc. … Continue reading The ill effect of obesity on dental health

What are the different denture repair solutions you might need?

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,

Dentures are made up of different dental materials that can bear the chewing forces. Even though the prosthesis is designed to last many years, the constant wear and tear faced by the teeth set every day debilitates certain areas of the appliance. Moreover, the jawbone changes as we get older. Such changes in facial structure … Continue reading What are the different denture repair solutions you might need?

8 teeth-friendly summer drinks you should know

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,

The scorching summer is here, bringing with it high temperatures and a host of heat-related problems like excessive sweating, sunburns, dehydration, headaches, dizziness, and heat strokes. Staying hydrated is crucial to beat the summer heat and maintain your health. But did you know that many popular summer beverages—though refreshing—can be harmful to your teeth? Drinks … Continue reading 8 teeth-friendly summer drinks you should know