More About Underbite
When the upper jaw is behind the lower jaw, the condition is termed as underbite. It is a form of malocclusion. Underbite is also termed as “Bad Bite”. In medical terms, underbite is referred as “Mandibular Prognathism”.
9 Steps to Proper Flossing
Flossing is the process of removing food particles that are stuck in places between the teeth. Flossing involves employing floss threads that are usually made of either Nylon or Teflon. Here are 9 steps to do a proper flossing.
How teeth are strengthened?
A diet that is made of refined grains and sugar are inimical to the health of teeth. The acid producing bacteria act on this increasingly unhealthy diet consumed and produces organic acids as by-products in the oral region. This acid reacts with the compounds found in the teeth and causes something called demineralization of teeth […]
6 Reasons for Bad Breath
Bad breath is medically termed as “Halitosis”. We often think bad breath is because of poor oral hygiene and sometimes we associate it with food like Onion and garlic. Though the above facts are true, there are other reasons also for bad breath. Let us see them briefly along with the above factors also.
Know More About Overbite
An overbite also called “Deep Bite” is one of the forms of malocclusion, where malocclusion is the general misalignment of the teeth on the upper jaw (called maxilla) with respect to the teeth on the lower jaw. Among the many different types of malocclusion, overbite is one type. Overbite is a condition where the maxilla […]
Had A Fall That Resulted in Broken Teeth? What Next?
Our teeth are absolutely strong and that is the way they have evolved – to withstand pressure and be rock solid. But sometimes something untoward can happen which can cause injury to your teeth. A violent fall can result in the teeth cracking, breaking, chipping off or getting knocked off in whole without the root. […]
8 Ways to Prevent Dental Cavities
Dental Cavities are a direct result of poor dental hygiene. The teeth area has to be protected against harmful germ (particularly harmful bacteria) buildup. The moist oral area has a certain pH to be maintained. Not maintaining your oral hygiene can result in food particles sticking to your teeth and its crevices. The bacteria present […]
Removing Dental Cavities
How Cavities are caused? Cavities are caused primarily because of bad dental hygiene. Cavities are also called tooth decay or dental caries. The moist environment of the mouth is a good source for bacteria to grow. While many types of bacteria are harmless, some are beneficial, some are harmful. These harmful bacteria buildup and form […]
Some Popular Prosthodontic Procedures
Prosthodontic in simple terms is the area of dentistry where dental prosthetics are used. Prosthetics can be defined as the use of artificial parts in the body or the face which includes dental too. Such artificial body or dental parts are used either to replace the missing or the lost part of the body.
What are dental braces and why you may require them
What are Dental Braces? Dental braces are devices that are fixed on to your teeth for helping to align and straighten the teeth. They are primarily used to perfect a person’s bite and the next reason is to improve the overall dental health. Dental bracing devices work on the principle of exerting force and pressure […]