Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, occurs when your saliva producing glands don’t produce enough saliva to keep your mouth adequately moist. Saliva performs several important functions. It washes away food particles and bacteria, neutralizes acids that cause tooth decay, aid in chewing, digestion and speech. Saliva also enhances…

Dry socket (DS) is a painful condition that occurs after a tooth extraction. It happens when the blood clot in the socket is dislodged or fails to form properly. This exposes the underlying bone and nerve endings, leading to significant discomfort and delayed healing. It is one of…

Mouth Taping is a controversial sleep technique where a suffering person applies a thin strip of tape over his/her lips before going to bed. The objective is to promote nasal breathing while minimizing mouth breathing. Mouth breathing has several negative effects on an individual’s oral and general health.…

Bite down hard on the gauze pad placed over the tooth extraction site for an hour. If bleeding persists, replace the gauze and apply pressure for another 30 minutes. Avoid talking or spitting until the gauze pack is removed. This will help form a blood clot to stop…

Tooth sensitivity is a condition marked by discomfort or sharp pain. It triggers by hot, cold, sweet, acidic foods or even cold air. Nature has made our teeth in three layers, Enamel, Dentin and Cementum. The enamel is the outermost layer which is hardest substance in the human…

The healthy human tongue is usually pink, with a delicate white coating. The specific shade of pink can slightly vary. The top and sides of the tongue are covered with papillae. The papillae are small, fleshy bumps that give a rough texture to the upper part of the…

To make your tooth extraction as painless as possible, your dentist may use a local anesthesia (LA). This involves a quick injection of numbing medication into your gum or cheek. To minimize potential complications, it is advisable to consume a light meal 2-3 hours prior to your appointment.…

For Missing Teeth Replacement, a dentist has several options. It could be thorugh conventional removable dentures, bridges or implants. In conditions where some natural teeth are present in a mouth, bridges and implants are given preference for missing teeth replacement. Choosing between a dental implant and a bridge…

A food item that promotes tooth decay is known as CARIOGENIC FOOD. This type of diet contains carbohydrates, which are broken down by bacteria in the oral cavity to produce acids that significantly increases the risk of dental decay. Cariogenic Foods Sugary Foods and Drinks: Foods high in…

Wisdom teeth (3rd molars) begin to erupt around age 18 and can continue to emerge over a variable period. Although not all wisdom teeth cause issues, early evaluation and proactive extraction can help prevent long-term dental problems. Dentists use regular check-ups and X-rays to assess the position and…