Dental cements are group materials that have a wide range of application in dentistry. Common uses of dental cements include insulation and cementing of fixed prosthodontic appliances such as a crown or dental bridge, cavity linings to provide pulpal protection, temporary restoration of teeth.Read More
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Surgical tooth extraction is a procedure in which surgical access is required to remove a tooth completely. This procedure is required for the tooth that is not visible in the mouth, such as impacted teeth, or the tooth which has broken off.Read More
Dull, throbbing pain on one or both side of your face around your mouth is generally due to problems related to teeth, such as a toothache, dental caries, or abscess. Contact your dentist, if you experience this type of pain. Pain related to sinusitis can be felt on the cheekbone and under the eye.Read More
Damon braces are self-ligating orthodontic appliances which are named after the doctor who invented them. They work in the same way as traditional metal braces. But Damon braces work with a slide mechanism that attaches wires to brackets to move naturally with the teeth as they correctly align.Read More
Usually, you have to be extra careful during the first two to three weeks after dental filling. Avoid eating foods that are hard, crunchy, chewy, and sticky. Also, avoid too much hot or cold food. You have to bite gently and chew slowly. Try to eat with your mouth closed.Read More
An avulsed permanent tooth is considered one of the few real emergency situations in dentistry. When a tooth is knocked out during an accident, the nerves, blood vessels, and supporting tissues undergo permanent damage and can’t be repaired.Read More
It requires proper brushing and flossing to keep teeth clean while braces are present in the mouth. Food particles easily get tapped in braces and without proper cleaning, the gums become inflamed and get swollen.Read More
Sometimes frenulum interferes with the oral functions and may cause extreme discomfort. Frenectomy is an oral surgical procedure that is performed to eliminate the presence of a frenulum in the mouth.Read More
Tooth enamel contains microscopic pits and ridges that can accumulate particles of food and drink and forms an extrinsic stain. Coffee contains ingredients called tannins that cause color particles to stick to the teeth. Over time, they leave an unwanted yellow stain.Read More
A sense of metal-like taste in your mouth is a type of taste disorder which is medically defined as parageusia, also referred to as dysgeusia. Parageusia is not commonly a chronic condition. Certain medications, autoimmune diseases, psychological problems, liver and kidney related problems and neurological disorders have a link to a metallic taste.Read More
A space maintainer is a device that is custom-made by a dentist with acrylic or metal material. Space maintainers are required for children who have damaged or lost teeth before their permanent teeth are ready to erupt.Read More
Risks of getting your tongue pierced are excessive bleeding, injuries to the mouth and teeth, infection at the site of piercing.
Some severe effects of tongue piercing involve swelling, scarring, nerve damage, and even gum diseases.