Initially, a cavity in your tooth might not cause any discomfort at all. However, it will gradually burrow deeper into the tooth, eventually leading to noticeable, moderate pain. At this stage, painkillers might offer temporary relief. But once the decay reaches the dental pulp, the pain becomes severe…

Long standing gums disease is Periodontitis that leads to the gradual bone loss supporting the teeth. As the infection progresses, inflammation weakens the surrounding structures. It causes the teeth to become loose. Without timely treatment, continued bone loss results in tooth mobility and eventual tooth loss. One of…

A hematoma is a localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels, usually in liquid or clotted form within a tissue. Essentially, it happens when blood leaks out of a damaged blood vessel and accumulates in the surrounding tissues. The size and location of a hematoma can vary…

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a perplexing and very often debilitating chronic pain condition. It is characterized by a persistent burning  in the mouth, affecting the tongue, lips, gums, or the entire oral cavity. What makes BMS  challenging is the absence of any visible lesions or identifiable medical…

A Tooth Extraction leads to several consequences for the remaining teeth. One major issue is the shifting of adjacent teeth into the empty space, disrupting proper alignment. Over the period of time, neighboring teeth may tilt or rotate, causing bite problems and misalignment. This teeth movement can also…

Dentures are false  teeth that patients use after loss of natural teeth. They feel quite different from natural set of teeth, and the experience varies from person to person. Denture adjustment takes time. The wearers notice some common sensations when they first get dentures. Initial Discomfort: When you…

The dramatic dietary shift consumed by our ancestors to the modern diet has significantly lessened the need for chewing. Our diet contains soft-food abundant in processed items. On the other hand, our ancestors used to consume tough, fibrous foods. This dietary evolution underscores the profound effect of food…

Dental pellicle is a thin layer of salivary proteins that forms on the surface of teeth shortly after tooth brushing. It adheres firmly to the enamel of teeth creating a protective layer. The pellicle acts as a conditioning layer that facilitates the adhesion of early bacterial colonizing bacteria to the…

Jaw joint is known as Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) that acts like a sliding hinge. It connects the lower jaw to the cranium. There is a well-established link between chewing gum and jaw joint pain, also known as Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). While occasional, moderate gum chewing might not cause…

Water fluoridation is the process of adjusting the natural fluoride concentration in public water supplies to a level that helps prevent tooth decay. Since its introduction in the 20th century, it has been widely adopted in many countries as a public health measure. While proponents argue that fluoridation…