We use a toothbrush to remove plaque, an invisible bacterial biofilm, from the mouth. However, if the brush itself becomes contaminated, it cannot effectively perform this function and changing toothbrush bemes necessary. Changing your toothbrush after three to four months is a simple yet vital step in maintaining…

To maintain optimal oral health, effective toothbrushing is essential. It is an effective measure to eliminate dental biofilm (plaque) from the teeth surfaces and efficient biofilm removal prevents gum diseases and tooth decay. According to softness of brush bristles, various types of brushes are available on the market. For…

Sleep Apnea is a sleeping disorder that affects male and female population of any age. Adult males are mostly involved. Patients with nasal blockage, enlarged tonsils, a low-hanging soft palate, or a small jaw with an overbite are more likely to experience this disorder. Types  It may be…

Many healthy individuals frequently complain of persistent, vague headache without any obvious medical cause. Often, these headaches are dismissed as stress-related or due to fatigue. However, a thorough medical history and meticulous oral examination may reveal an underlying habit of teeth grinding, known as bruxism. Bruxism involves clenching…

Oral Cavity (mouth) is a gateway for your stomach. Everything you eat or drink passes through your mouth. This makes good oral health an essential part of overall health. Poor oral hygiene causes dental decay, leading to cavities and gum disease. Dental decay and gum disease prevent proper…

For Tooth Decay, dentists use the term “Dental Caries”. According to the World Health Organization, dental caries is a major global health problem. This problem affects 2.4 billion adults (36% of the world population) and more than 530 million children with milk teeth. Its prevalence has been persistently increasing due…

 Many individuals suffer from foul smell from their mouth which in scientific dental literature is termed as Halitosis or Foetor Oris. It is a highly embarrassing condition for the sufferer as well his/her spouse, friends and colleagues.  In severe, untreated or longstanding cases of Halitosis, the patients may…

    Removable or fixed dentures replace the lost natural teeth. Having removable dentures in one’s mouth  possesses  many demerits. It displaces occasionally during chatting or eating which becomes embarrassing for the user. Researh studies reveal that many denture -wearers swallowed their removable partial denture. Surgeons performed abdominal…

Very often, people specially females, complain of yellowness of their teeth and ask about measures to have white teeth. They should know that whiteness of teeth is due to more of an optical illusion than a reality. The natural teeth visible in a mouth consists of two layers.…

Brushing teeth is a normal routine in the morning for all of us and some of us brush at night as well. Most of us brush to remove “yellowness” of the teeth. The yellowness of teeth is impractical to be removed as it is a built-in color of…