Oral Health Insights

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…

also Tongue thrust is a condition in which the tongue pushes forward excessively during swallowing, speaking, or even at rest. This abnormal movement interferes with the normal functions of the tongue. During a normal swallow, the tongue pushes upward against the palate to move food or liquid towards…

 Water flosser is a  device d to remove food particles and plaque from between teeth and along the gumline using a pressurized stream of water. People also call them “oral irrigators”. They are an effective alternative or complement to traditional string floss, especially for individuals with braces, dental…

An apicoectomy is a minor surgical procedure. Dentists perform it to treat persistent periapical infections and pathology in teeth that have undergone root canal treatment but have not responded to conventional non-surgical retreatment. It is the last resort to preserve a natural tooth before its extraction. Objectives An…

Root Canal Retreatment offers a viable solution to previously failed therapies owing to advancements in knowledge, endodontic technology and techniques. Root canal treatment (RCT) is a commonly performed dental procedure aimed at preserving a tooth that has suffered irreversible damage or infection to its pulp tissue. Though the…

Root canal treatment (RCT) failure can occur due to various factors despite its success rate is quite high.  The primary reasons for RCT failure include Incomplete Cleaning and Shaping of Root Canals One of the leading causes of Root Canal Treatment failure is inadequate cleaning and proper shaping…

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…