Do you notice a tooth in either upper or lower jaw appear taller than the neighboring teeth? Do you have problems like pain or sensitivity with the odd tooth? If yes, it might be a super erupted tooth. Super eruption, also known as Overeruption refers to the condition in which a tooth is pushing … Continue reading What is meant by Super Erupted Tooth?
One of the sweeteners that are most commonly used is sugar. Unfortunately, it has been shown that using it increases the risk of developing diseases including dental cavities, obesity, and diabetes mellitus (DM). Dental caries is a chronic condition that can strike anyone at any age. The risk of dental caries starting and progressing is … Continue reading 4 Sugar Substitutes to use for better dental health
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?
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 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
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
