Are dental x-rays safe for kids?

“Yes, dental X-rays are safe and often extremely beneficial for your oral health”. As far as radiation is concerned, the amount to which you are exposed is minimal. X-rays are a fundamental part of a paediatric dentist’s ability to diagnose and monitor the health of children’s dental health. Dental X-rays are safe. They will expose […]

THUMB SUCKING & YOUR CHILD’S TEETH

Thumb sucking can become a habit in babies and children who use it to comfort themselves when they feel hungry, afraid, restless, quiet, sleepy or bored. As the child develop the habit, it will usually develop a “favourite” finger to suck on. Thumb sucking generally stop by age of 4years, some older children will retain […]

When Should Wisdom Teeth Be Removed?

Some people experience problem in later adulthood, when wisdom teeth are already fully rooted, so its best to have removed at a younger age.    There are some reasons wisdom teeth to be removed; Inflammed Gums ; *If your gums are inflammed, it could indicate an infection due to your wisdom teeth being partially erupted, carrying […]

Why do we need braces?

Crowded Conditions Lead to Tooth Decay If teeth are kept clean and seen regularly by a dentist, the patient is more likely to keep those teeth for life. However, when your toothbrush can’t reach a spot, that spot is vulnerable to plaque. This can lead to a whole mouth of decay even if the person […]

Food that Brightens Tooth Enamel

The best way to get whiter teeth is through good oral hygiene, dental cleaning and professional teeth whitening. Thera are certain food can also assist in whitening your teeth. Here the list that you can consume as a part of your diet for a happy and healthy mouth. ⦁ STRAWBERRY It’s have a high malic […]

COMMON DENTAL EMERGENCIES AND FIRST AID

Dental emergencies are fairly common in children and adults. They include bleeding from mouth due to an injury or getting hit it the face, cracked and broken teeth and oral infection. Bleeding from the mouth/Mouth injury getting hit in the mouth or falling on your face can cause injuries to the mouth. If you notice […]

DOES CHEWING GUM AFFECT YOUR TEETH?

Chewing gum is a soft and rubbery candy that’s designed to be chewed but not swallowed. Recipes can vary among brands, but all chewing gums have the basic ingredients such as gum, resin, filler, preservatives, softeners, sweeteners, and flavorings. Chewing gum can help prevent tooth decay, as long as you choose sugarless gum. Chewing gum […]

Are Dental X-rays Safe During Pregnancy

Yes.! Dental x-rays are safe to have during pregnancy. Sometime when visiting the dentist for yearly check – up, they will recommend taking an x-ray. However when you are pregnant, you can skip an x-ray until your baby born. But still, if you have an emergency procedure that requires an x-ray, you should get it […]

Types of Tooth Discoloration (Stains)

Tooth discoloration can occur as a result of surface stains, due to actual changes in your tooth material, or because of a combination of both factors. Dental professionals have identified three main categories of tooth discoloration:   Extrinsic Teeth Stains: An extrinsic tooth stain is staining on the surface of the tooth. It occurs when […]

Fake Braces Can Cause Permanent Damage On Your Health

Many people aspire to have straight, evenly-aligned teeth. Early on, our parents will take us to the dentist so that he or she may examine and evaluate the state of our teeth and determine whether or not braces need be placed soon. The use of braces is a procedure intended to help you with dental […]