Oral Health

The link between oral health and pneumonia

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The implications of oral health for systemic health and risk of infection are often overlooked. The risk of aspiration pneumonia is greatest when periodontal disease, dental caries, and poor oral hygiene are compounded by swallowing disease, feeding problems, and poor functional status. The effectiveness of oral hygiene interventions for preventing aspiration pneumonia and barriers to … Continue reading The link between oral health and pneumonia

Few post care tips to be followed after root canal treatment

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Root canal treatment is a treatment that is normally performed when a patient’s teeth is severely damaged or in a state of decay. The operation involves removal of the pulp and nerves resulting in the need for a good post operative care. What happens during the procedure? The tooth pulp is removed during the procedure … Continue reading Few post care tips to be followed after root canal treatment

How to stop bleeding gums?

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Bleeding gums is a common issue, yet a must treatable one. Because it may give complex dental problems in the future. As prevention is better than cure, it is best to prevent yourself from such things. We, at Surya Dental Care, give the utmost care to our patients in providing the best treatment for any … Continue reading How to stop bleeding gums?

Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder(TMJ)

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder(TMJ) is a pretty common ailment affecting more than 10 million people in India and covers a variety of conditions. TMJ joint acts like a moving hinge and connects your jaws and skull. When there is a problem with the hinge connecting the upper and lower jaw, then it is called a TMJ … Continue reading Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder(TMJ)

Poor oral health – a cause of dementia?

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Poor oral health has long been a cause of many ailments, dental and otherwise. But in this article, let us talk about one issue in particular. Does poor oral health cause dementia? Studies have for a long time shown that dental health might be linked to the presence of alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Bleeding Gums Treatment

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Bleeding gums are caused by a number of factors, mostly due to the accumulation of plaque. The presence of plaque leads to gums getting inflamed which in turn causes bleeding.  This is why it is so vital that you adopt good dental habits that removes plaque. Be it brushing or flossing, never skip a day … Continue reading Bleeding Gums Treatment

Ceramic Teeth – All you need to know

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Made of ceramic/porcelain, ceramic crowns have been a popular option for patients for years. A ceramic crown could either be a pure ceramic crown or a porcelain-fused metal crown. The main advantage that differentiates ceramic crowns from others is that it is aesthetically not differentiable from your original tooth. Porcelain crown looks natural with no … Continue reading Ceramic Teeth – All you need to know

Diabetes and Dental health – Important things you should know

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Food and snacks we eat are converted into sugar which gives energy for the functioning of the body. Whether there is a problem in transmitting the sugar from the blood to the body cells (Type 1 diabetes) or the body does not react to the insulin that carries sugar to the body cells (Type 2 … Continue reading Diabetes and Dental health – Important things you should know

9 Oral Health Signs you should not ignore

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Taking regular care of your oral health not only prevents gum disease, but it also enhances your overall smile. As the saying goes, your smile is indeed the way to your heart. The good thing about the human body is that it always gives abundant warning signs before something goes wrong and the same goes … Continue reading 9 Oral Health Signs you should not ignore

Receding Gums – Causes, Treatment and Prevention Tips

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Gum Recession is a progressive condition which makes the gum margins that surround the teeth wear down. It exposes the tooth’s underlying portions like root. It is quite abnormal and requires immediate dental treatment. Our Teeth gums are made up of gum tissues which are extremely dense and contain the blood vessels beneath them. The … Continue reading Receding Gums – Causes, Treatment and Prevention Tips