It’s not quite often we don’t come across people without teeth or dentures feasting on their fave dessert or a snack. Well, this does look common, especially in a household with elders around, there are sure some risks associated with it. Though it does seem to be a problem-free everyday scenario, the risks intervened with … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Should Not Eat Without Teeth
A dental fistula refers to a problematic channel originating from infections inside the mouth, usually in a tooth. It appears like a pimple-like bump on the gums. In most cases, it begins at the root tip of a tooth and extends to the external surface area of the gums. Thus, an atypical path is … Continue reading What is a dental fistula mean?
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?
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
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 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?
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?
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?
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?
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
