Oral Health Insights

A knocked-out permanent tooth is a dental emergency that requires quick and careful action. Whether it happens during sports, an accident, or a fall, knowing what to do can make the difference between saving the tooth and losing it. Losing a front tooth can lead to lifelong complications.…

Immature adult tooth loss can be a disheartening experience, affecting not just your smile but also your ability to chew and speak properly. While losing teeth is generally associated with old age, many people experience tooth loss in quite young ages. Understanding the underlying causes is the first…

Replacement of an early tooth loss is essential to replace immediately. Tooth extraction is sometimes a necessary intervention in dental care, especially when a tooth is severely decayed, infected, or damaged beyond repair. However, the journey shouldn’t end there. One of the most overlooked aspects of post-extraction care…

We all love a sweet treat now and then. From the satisfying crunch of a chocolate bar to the comforting warmth of a sugary cup of tea or coffee, sugar is deeply woven into our foods. But beneath that delicious veneer lies a less pleasant truth, especially when…

As we grow older, our body undergo many changes; and our oral health is no exception. Just like your joints or vision, your teeth and gums require special attention with age. Maintaining a healthy smile throughout your life doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intentional care and a…

Thumb sucking is a common and natural behavior in infants and young children. It’s often a source of comfort and security, especially during times of stress, fatigue, or boredom. While it usually fades on its own as children grow, persistent thumb sucking beyond the early years can raise…

Premolar extraction is a dental procedure in which one or more premolars (the teeth located between the canines and molars) are removed. There are usually the first or second premolars, found in both the upper and lower jaws. Some parents are aware of the concerns regarding premolar extractions…

Tooth Radisection is a specialized dental surgical procedure. It involves resection of one or more  roots of a multi-rooted tooth at the level of furcation; leaving the crown and remaining roots in function. Dentists employ this procedure as a conservative alternative to tooth extraction, aiming to preserve as…

Tooth Hemisection is a specialized dental procedure that involves the surgical removal of one root. It also involves the associated portion of the crown of a molar, typically a mandibular molar. This technique is preferable when one root of a molar is unsalvageable due to advanced periodontal disease,…

Bicuspidization is a conservative and functional surgical procedure in dentistry. Dentists perform it primarily to manage lower molars with furcation involvement. The furcation of a tooth is the area in multi-rooted teeth where the roots diverge or branch off from the main root trunk. Bicuspidization generally involves the…