Category Oral Health

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 sensation 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…

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 time, neighboring teeth may tilt or rotate, causing bite problems and misalignment. This tooth movement can also create gaps, making…

Dentures are prosthetic teeth used to replace missing natural teeth. They feel different from natural 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 first get dentures, you may…

The dramatic shift from ancestral diets to modern diets has significantly reduced the amount of chewing required. Modern diets contain abundant soft and processed foods. On the other hand, our ancestors used to consume tough, fibrous foods. This dietary evolution underscores the profound effect of food habits on…

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 tooth enamel, creating a protective layer. The pellicle acts as a conditioning layer that facilitates the adhesion of early colonizing bacteria to the…

The jaw joint, known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), 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…

Fissure sealants are protective plastic coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth to prevent tooth decay by sealing off the pits and fissures where food and bacteria can get trapped and initiate tooth decay. Molars and Premolars are the back teeth. They have deep pits and fissures that…

The myth of the “tooth worm” dates back to ancient times when people believed that a tiny worm dug into teeth, causing decay and pain. This idea existed in many cultures, including ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China and Europe. Before modern dentistry, people thought that removing or killing…