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Can Teeth Cleaning Alleviate Bad Breath? Unraveling the Link

Breath odor, an age-old issue plaguing countless individuals worldwide, extends beyond being a mere inconvenience. It infiltrates social interactions, causing discomfort and emotional distress. Understanding its origins, particularly about oral health, unveils a pertinent question: Can teeth cleaning effectively tackle this pervasive problem? The Culprits Behind Bad Breath Volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), products of bacterial […]

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Say “No” to These Toothpastes If You Have Oral Lichen Planus

Today, I want to delve into a crucial question that many individuals living with oral lichen planus often ask: “Which toothpaste should I avoid if I have oral lichen planus?” This is an important concern, and rightly so. Oral lichen planus is a chronic condition that affects the tissues inside the mouth, causing discomfort, sores,

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GET RID OF CANKER SORES IN 7 STEPS

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.

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Geographic tongue -what does it mean?

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

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WISDOM TEETH PAIN. TOP 5 HOME REMEDIES

INTRODUCTION Wisdom teeth pain is a devastating experience. The third molar fails to erupt into its original position and gets struck within the bone. This results in excruciating pain when the tooth tries to erupt into the oral cavity. In severe painful conditions, you may not complete your regular work. If this is the scenario

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HOW TO PREVENT EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES IN YOUR BABY ? A CARIES GUIDE TO PARENTS

I am going to tell you the story of a child with Early childhood caries. It was a sunny day. A 3-year-old boy has entered into my room with his mother. When I enquired about the complaint, she (mother) replied in a soft voice saying ”Doctor! My son has teeth decay. He doesn’t eat chocolates.

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TOOTHPASTE FOR KIDS. DON’T DO THIS WHILE BRUSHING YOUR KID’S TEETH

INTRODUCTION Toothpaste for kids is different from toothpaste for adults. But many parents do not understand the use of special toothpaste for their kids. Once I met a mother with a three-year-old kid. She complains that her kid eats paste instead of brushing. So she will be using paste twice or thrice to brush his

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TARTAR ON TEETH. HOW DO I MANAGE DENTAL CALCULUS?

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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ORAL LICHEN PLANUS. HOW SHOULD I MANAGE?

INTRODUCTION At times patients come to the dentist with a complaint of a severe burning sensation in their mouth. On examination, some of them will be diagnosed with lichen planus. But most of them do not understand the nature of disease progression in lichen planus. Hence, I am going to give a brief overview along

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BEST DIET FOR HEALTHY GUMS

Do you know that healthy gums are more important for maintenance of healthy teeth? Yes! The distance between gums and the underlying bone is constant. It is called “BIOLOGICAL WIDTH”. Hence if gum position is altered, the height of bone will also alter in order to maintain the biological width. Hence if the position of

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