There is a direct relationship between nutrition and your dental health. The vitamins and minerals that are consumed have the ability to strengthen or weaken your teeth and gums. By consuming a well balanced diet, you can experience the benefits of better oral health. A well balanced diet is rich in fresh fruits, fresh vegetables,...
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Category: General dentistry
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Dental Health Terms
Dentists use some common terms to depict totally unrelated things thus making it difficult to understand them. The importance of being familiar with these terms is to be able to follow the dentist during consultations. This article explains a few of the common terms used by dentists. An abscess is a common term that many...
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Causes of Dental Plaque
Dental plaque is a soft deposit that accumulates on the teeth. It is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth. The buildup of dental plaque on teeth is a normal physiologic process, occurring in both healthy mouths and mouths with and cavities. Plaque on teeth favors the development of dental diseases. It is...
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Types Of Dental Trauma
Dental traumas are categorised according to the degree of severity of the injury, which in turn depends upon which tissue or tissues have been damaged and the extent of that damage. TYPES OF DENTAL TRAUMAS 1) Concussion A tooth concussion is the mildest type of trauma/injury that can be inflicted on teeth. The fibres...
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Tooth Injuries: What to do?
If the baby tooth is dislodged, it can’t be replaced and there isn’t any need of putting it back in. However, permanent teeth that are comparatively sharply defined can be protected if the necessary action is taken on time. Did you know that permanent teeth will most likely survive if replaced within half an hour? If you ever break...
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What Smoking Can Do To Your Oral Health?
Smoking is bad for your health. How often do you hear these words? Well, almost all of us are aware of the hazards smoking poses to our overall health (not to forget the mention of lung cancers and cardiovascular issues), but how many people think about the ways this habit can affect our oral health...