Its also Called xerostomia, dry mouth is characterized by a decrease in saliva. It’s a common effect of certain medications, health conditions and much more, and it can take a serious toll on your teeth. Dry mouth can be caused by lifestyle choices, medical conditions and biological changes in the body. Here’s a quick list […]
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Reduce or eliminate sugars and starches from your diet, eat healthy foods and exercise regularly. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and clean once a day between your teeth with floss or an interdental cleaner to remove decay-causing plaque. Keep teeth and gums strong by keeping track of blood sugar levels. Also, have your […]
If you are one of the 16 million people with diabetes, you’re probably aware that the disease can cause problems with your eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other parts of your body. What you may not know is that diabetics are more susceptible to developing oral infections and gum periodontal disease than those who do […]
While you may be advised to wear your denture almost constantly during the first two weeks- even while you sleep-under normal circumstances it is considered best to remove it at night. Research has shown that removing the denture for at least eight hours during either the day or night allows the gum tissue to rest […]
Dentistry 30 years back was more about drilling, filling and pulling out the teeth. The patients who wanted dentists were looking for relief of pain and infection in the past. But now the term patients itself is changing to clients looking for comfortable, affordable and aesthetic dentistry. The advent of 3D printing and computerised designing […]
Dentistry 30 years back was more about drilling, filling and pulling out the teeth. The patients who wanted dentists were looking for relief of pain and infection in the past. But now the term patients itself is changing to clients looking for comfortable, affordable and aesthetic dentistry. The advent of 3D printing and computerised designing […]
A denture is fragile, so it is important to handle it with care. Remove and brush the denture daily, preferably with a brush designed specifically for cleaning dentures, using either a denture cleanser or toothpastes. Never use harsh, abrasive cleansers, including abrasives toothpastes, because they may scratch the surface of the denture. Don’t sterilize your […]
A dentist can make a full conventional denture when all teeth have been lost or all extraction sites have healed up to eight weeks or longer. The denture process takes about one month and No of appointments: the initial diagnosis is made; an impression and a wax bite are made to determine vertical dimensions and […]
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It is made of acrylic resin, sometimes in combination with various metals. Complete dentures replace all the teeth, while a partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevents other teeth from changing position. Complete dentures are either “conventional” or […]
Storing Your Brush Improperly When you’re done brushing, keep your toothbrush upright and let it air dry in the open. Don’t keep your toothbrush in a closed container, where germs have more opportunity to grow, and if your toothbrush is in a holder next to another, keep them separated like the photo above Using […]