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Oral physician & Consultant Oral radiologist
"Denta digest" – a blog on Oral diseases & Dental problems" is the brainchild of Dr. Sai Kiran MDS. As an Oral medicine expert and a consultant oral radiologist, he is good at diagnosis & treatment planning. Dr.Kiran has many national & international publications to his credit. Read more about him on the "about me" page.

Is oral hygiene compulsory for kids?

Is oral hygiene compulsory for kids?

Introduction This article explores the importance of proper oral hygiene for children. Poor oral hygiene habits can lead to long-term dental health problems. We will discuss the repercussions of not brushing and flossing in addition to the benefits of developing healthy habits at an early age. We’ll provide tips and ideas on how to encourage …

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Who needs antibiotics before dental work? What is antibiotic prophylaxis?

Who needs antibiotics before dental work? What is antibiotic prophylaxis?

Your dentist may recommend that you have antibiotic prophylaxis (also known as a dental premedication) before your scheduled dental treatment. In case they need this medication, patients need to understand what it means in dentistry. What is antibiotic prophylaxis? Antibiotic prophylaxis is taking antibiotics prior to any surgery or other procedure that could release large amounts …

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Oral lichen planus cancer symptoms

Oral lichen planus cancer symptoms

People often misunderstand Oral lichen planus. They think that all lesions will finally lead to cancer. But the answer is “no”. Oral Lichen planus is an inflammatory disease in the mouth, which might lead to a lot of discomfort to the suffering person. Not all lesions might turn into Oral cancer. There is a probability …

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