Oral Health Insights

If the cavity reaches the deeper part of a tooth called the pulp, it can cause continuous or severe toothache. Dentists call this a “deep tooth cavity”. Patients feel pain especially when chewing or when the tooth is exposed to hot or cold stimuli. Pain may also occur…

Oral hygiene, the practice of maintaining a healthy mouth, is essential for an individual’s well-being. It involves brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing once a day, and visiting your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings.  It goes beyond preventing bad breath and cavities,…

Charcoal toothpaste has gained popularity for its potential teeth-whitening effects. Charcoal is a powder made from wood, coconut shells, and other natural ingredients. Manufacturers add it to toothpaste as activated charcoal, which may help remove some extrinsic stains from enamel due to its mildly abrasive nature. Extrinsic stains…

Generally, people unnecessarily use commercially available products for mouth rinsing as an integral part of their oral health maintenance. They are unaware that most of them contain alcohol as a main component and use of such mouthwashes causes dryness of mouth that leads to irritation of the Oral…

The fungus Candida albicans can cause oral thrush, a yeast infection of the mouth. This leads to a problematic condition known as Candidiasis. A healthy individual possesses small amounts of Candida in his/her mouth. The presence of other microorganisms helps keep Candida growth under control. However, illnesses, stress…

The normal color of a healthy tongue is pink. Sometimes, bacteria, food particles, and dead cells get trapped between the string-like taste buds on the tongue surface.  The taste buds then enlarge and swell and promote the formation of a thick coating on the tongue. This makes the…

An invisible, highly tenacious film called dental biofilm adheres to the teeth. The prefix “Bio” is added before the film because it consists of bacteria that may cause tooth decay or gum diseases. Previously, people referred to this adhesive biofilm as “Dental Plaque.” Brushing teeth within 12 hours…

A water flosser, or oral irrigator, presents a valuable addition to your at-home dental care regimen. By harnessing the power of pressurized water, this device gently massages your gums while effectively dislodging food particles nestled between your teeth. Its slender stream can navigate areas that traditional string floss…

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is a common condition among children, affecting approximately 3 out of 10 kids. While the exact cause remains unclear, several factors contribute to this habit. One prominent reason is dental misalignment; children whose upper and lower teeth do not fit together properly often grind…

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 the toothbrush becomes necessary. Changing your toothbrush after three to four months is a simple yet vital step in…