Category Oral Health

In the rapidly advancing field of genetics, few discoveries have sparked as much excitement as CRISPR. It stands for “ Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats.” It was first discovered as part of the natural immune defense mechanism in bacteria. Its utilization in the field of medicine is well recognized…

What Are Bisphosphonates? Bisphosphonates are medicines that slow down bone loss. Our bones are constantly being broken down and rebuilt. In diseases like osteoporosis, bone breakdown happens faster than new bone formation, leading to weak bones. They help by blocking the cells that destroy bone (osteoclasts). This makes…

Asking kids to brush their teeth regularly can feel like a daily battle for majority of parents. From the cries of “I don’t want to!” to the distraction of toys and television, getting them to brush properly for merely two minutes, can be a real challenge. Yet, instilling…

Our teeth may be the stars of a great smile, but the real heroes are the gums and the bone that hold them in place. Unfortunately, these supporting structures can become victims of a silent and common enemy; gum (Periodontal) disease. One of the most effective non-surgical treatments to combat…

Oro-mandibular dystonia (OMD) is a rare but distressing neurological movement disorder that affects the lower face, jaw, tongue, and sometimes the lips. It causes involuntary, repetitive, or sustained muscle contractions that result in abnormal movements or postures of the mouth and jaw. These spasms may be painful and…

Calcium is an essential mineral for strong teeth, healthy gums, and bone strength. However, when calcium levels in the blood rise abnormally high; it is a condition known as hypercalcemia. Many people start taking calcium supplements on their own, thinking it will strengthen their teeth and bones. However,…

Calcium deficiency can significantly impact dental health because calcium is a main building block for teeth, just as it is for bones. Its deficiency weakens your teeth and jawbone, increasing decay, sensitivity and risk of permanent tooth loss. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in your body. It contains about 96% mineral, mostly crystalline calcium, the hydroxyapatite. Low calcium levels…

People commonly wonder if a small broken piece of tooth can grow back on its own. The answer is “no”. Once the hard outer tissue of a tooth damages, it cannot repair itself.  Enamel is the outermost, highly mineralized layer that protects a tooth. Unlike other tissues in…

Retrognathia is a condition in which the lower jaw of a person is in an abnormal position in relation to the upper jaw. Some children are born with retrognathia, while others develop it as their jaws grow. It can lead to a variety of adverse effects including oral…

Dental decay is caused by acids produced when harmful bacteria in the mouth break down sugars from the diet. These acids attack the tooth enamel, leading to cavities. One natural way to counteract this process is through the amino acid arginine, a component of many proteins. It has…