Oral Health Insights

Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS) occurs when a tooth develops a hidden fracture. This is often so small that does not appear on dental X-rays. This usually affects molars, the teeth that bear the brunt of our biting force. Intermittent, sharp pain, sensitivity, and discomfort characterize CTS. The crack,…

Toothache can be caused by a wide range of dental and sometimes non-dental issues. Tooth Decay Dental cavities may initially cause mild pain or sensitivity, especially to sweet, hot, or cold foods, but can escalate to a throbbing pain if the decay progresses to the nerve. Dental Abscess…

A variety of factors cause teeth staining. To be precise,  they are categorized into three main types: extrinsic, intrinsic, and age-related stains. Extrinsic stains They are caused by external factors that allow colored compounds to deposit on the enamel cnsequently maing them look ugly. Common causes include: Food…

Many dentists prescribe heavy antibiotics to treat a dental abscess. Taking antibiotics without draining it can lead to several issues because antibiotics alone may not effectively clear the infection. Antibiotics struggle to penetrate an abscess fully due to the dense, localized pocket of infection. The pus within an…

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

Oral hygiene, the practice of maintaining a healthy mouth, is essential for  well-being of an individual. 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…

Charcoal toothpaste has gained popularity for its potential teeth-whitening effects. Charcoal is a powder made from wood, coconut shells, and other natural ingredients. Mnaufacturers 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…

A group of microbes called fungus, specifically Candida albicans, causes oral thrush, a yeast infection in the mouth. This leads to a problematic condition known as Candidiasis. A healthy individual possesses small amounts of Candida in his/her mouth. Presence of other microorganisms keep the Candida growth under control.…

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 encourage thick coating on the tongue. It makes it to appear as “white coated …