How is it relevant in dentistry? Like the other microbiomes of the body (gut, skin, vaginal), the oral microbiome is a collection of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. The mouth has a variety of micro-environments that host different bacterial populations: the tongue, the hard palate, the teeth, and area around the tooth surfaces, above and

Arestin Arestin is a type of antibiotic that is commonly used in the treatment of gum disease. It is a slow-release powder that is placed directly into the gum pockets around the teeth. The powder contains minocycline hydrochloride, an antibiotic that is specifically designed to treat gum disease. The slow-release nature of the powder ensures

Conventional Dental Implants Conventional dental implants are the most widely used type of implant. They are typically made of titanium and are placed into the jawbone. Once the implant has been placed, a dental crown is then attached to the implant, which acts as a replacement tooth. Conventional implants are suitable for people who have

The TEETH are injured when you alternatively have hot and cold food, crush ice with your teeth, bite nails/pencils, open beer bottles, crack walnuts, open packets with your teeth. Take good care and keep your body parts healthy. It will help you in the long run!

Drinking Water at the Right Time Maximizes its effectiveness on the Human Body;

As only women experience more concentrated changes in their hormones, especially during pregnancy and menopause, there are a number of oral health issues which may surface at different stages of a woman’s life. Menstruation Many women are surprised to find out that menstruation can have a big effect on their oral health. Some women find

Brush your teeth before you drink: – Brushing before you drink removes the plaque that builds up on the outside of your teeth, which is where the purple juice will stick, if it’s not taken care of. But make sure you don’t brush immediately before drinking.

Brush twice a day (especially at night & after breakfast) with fluoride toothpaste for three minutes for a healthy clean and plaque free mouth. Brush three teeth together and three surfaces(from the top, inside &outside) It’s not the brush but the brusher.” Says Dr. Ekta Chadha .It means that the exact type of brush you

I like to teach my patients this simple analogy. Your child’s jaw is like any other joint in the body. It needs exercise to grow and develop properly. Your child’s future risk of braces is directly related to how their jaw develops. So you want it to grow properly. Every meal your child takes is an opportunity

Think about it – the diet of these primitive ancestors was much courser and abrasive than our modern human diet. Once their teeth were worn out, eating and sustenance was no longer possible and thus death quickly followed. Luckily for us, times have changed. Public health measures are credited with much of the recent increase