Clinical Advice and Oral Health Tips

An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms inside the tissues of our body. It occurs as a result of bacterial infection. When an abscess is formed in the gingival tissue, it is known as a gum abscess. In the absence of dental hygiene, plaque damages the gums around the teeth. This leads to periodontal…

Teeth grinding or bruxism is referred to as a habit of rubbing of teeth against each other while sleeping or awake. People grind their teeth because of stress or anxiety. And, this habit leads to dental complications like abnormal bite, missing tooth or crooked teeth. Also, people who suffer from sleep disorders such as sleep apnea due…

Cavity formation in teeth is a commonly known dental complication. Cavities are often caused due to the food you eat, especially ones that are high in sugar and acid content. The bacteria feeds upon the sugary foods you eat and slowly infects your tooth. In the early stages you may not feel a thing, but…

While everyone of us wants a perfect, white smile, not everyone is blessed with it. Many people have to undergo dental treatments to have the smile they always wanted. If you have missing, discolored, or misaligned teeth, then such issues can be restored with the help of a dental treatment. Wondering how? With the help…

Not many of use are aware of the importance of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), until it stops functioning properly. The question is what is TMJ? Temporomandibular joint is the jaw joint that connects your lower jawbone to your skull and allows you to move your jaw easily. When this joint is damaged, it leads to…

Brushing is no longer a boring activity with a large variety of toothpastes available in the market. Some contain breath freshening elements, some are natural, while others help whiten teeth and reduce teeth sensitivity. ‘What toothpaste should I use?’ is a question that comes to people’s minds often. Many people suffer from certain dental issues,…

When was the last time you paid a visit to a dental hygienist? Apart from maintaining good oral hygiene, one must seriously consider, another important aspect of oral health care, which is visiting a dental hygienist every six months. While this is normally recommended, many people may have to make more than two visits a…

All of us want a cavity free mouth, but still, most of us do not practice good oral habits. Such carelessness leads to cavities that prevent us from enjoying our favorite foods. But, neither following an oral care routine is a difficult task nor having a cavity free mouth is tough. If you want to…

If you experience excruciating pain in the teeth every time you consume something hot or cold, then you are likely to have tooth sensitivity. There are various tooth sensitivity causes. It is usually caused due to the erosion of tooth enamel that exposes the dentin and sensitive roots of the tooth. When these roots are…