Introduction It is absolutely necessary to practice good dental hygiene in order to have a healthy smile. Even while going to the dentist on a routine basis is absolutely necessary, taking care of your teeth and gums on a daily basis at home is just as important if not more so in maintaining good oral …
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Swollen gums with braces are often the most common problem people encounter during orthodontic treatments. So, in this article, we will try to understand what are swollen gums and how to manage swollen gums with braces treatment. Why do we have swollen gums? Swollen gums are the most common problem, people face during braces treatment. …
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 …
Many patients ask me, doctor! Which toothpaste is best for lichen planus? But it is more important to tell you about the toothpaste you should avoid in lichen planus. Every patient is different. In simple words, a paste that shows to be suitable for one person may not be suitable for the other. Hence the …
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Introduction What triggers Oral lichen planus? This is the most common question that my patients ask. Moreover, this is the toughest question to answer either. Strictly speaking, OLP has a multifactorial etiology. No single factor is known to play a key role. Interestingly, contemporary research has failed to provide strong evidence for the initiation of …
Canker sores affect 25% of the world population. Recurrences might be seen in 50% of cases. Follow these 7 steps to get rid of Canker sores.
What is geographic tongue? Geographic tongue (GT) is a benign inflammatory condition affecting the superficial surface of the tongue. In most cases the aetiology is unknown. How does it appear? It appears as reddish areas characterised by denuded surfaces on the tongue (de-papillated tongue) surrounded by white borders. The peculiarity of this lesion is, these …
Do you know that a significant portion of smokers in the United States are American Indians? Yes, it’s true. The picture below gives an overview of smoking statistics in united states according to ethnicity. Find more statistics at Statista Tobacco is harmful to our health. Smoking causes cancer. We all know that. Right! Then what’s …
ORAL CANCER Cancer that develops in the oral cavity or mouth is called Oral cancer or mouth cancer. It is one of the highly prevalent diseases in the world with higher mortality rates. It is the 6th most common cancer in the world and 3rd most common in Asia. The statistics of who is fascinating. …
It was 10 in the morning. I just finished my case and was waiting for the next patient. A 35-year-old male patient slowly walked into my chamber and has occupied the patient chair. During the examination, he asked me an interesting question about tartar on teeth. Patient: Doctor, I brush twice daily. But still, have …
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