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 …
Tooth extraction is a complex procedure where your dentist might remove one or more teeth under anesthesia. But knowing a few things is very important to maintain a risk-free post-operative recovery in tooth extraction. Here are the 16 most asked questions related to tooth extraction. Knowing the answers might help you in fast recovery and …
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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 …
Black spots often make us worry when we observe them in the mouth. We tend to search a lot about them thinking it to be oral cancer. But, do you know, not all black spots tend to change into oral cancer? Moreover, it’s very rare to see a black spot turning into oral cancer. There …
What is leukoplakia? In simple words, leukoplakia is a white patch that can occur in any part of your mouth. The white patch is usually non-scrapable and can range from a light white area to a hard leathery white patch in the mouth. There are various forms of leukoplakia. Homogenous leukoplakia: Homogenous leukoplakia appears as …
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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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An alarming rise of Black fungus infections in patients who suffered from COVID has been recently observed. Nearly 5500 infections were reported all over India by 21st May 2021. About 126 people were dead from this rear opportunistic infection. What is black fungus? Black fungus or Mucormycosis is an opportunistic deep fungal infection caused by …
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 …
When it comes to tooth decay, everyone talks about fluoride toothpaste. Moreover, everyone speaks the positive part of fluoride toothpaste. In my opinion, fluoride toothpaste is A double-edged sword. It has its advantage and disadvantage. Fluoride toothpaste is boon to our society if used legitimately and conservatively. So, let’s dig deep into the topic for …
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DRY SOCKET Do you know, the pain from a dry socket is much severe than tooth pain. Anyone who experiences it will warn you to be careful after extraction. Almost 1 to 5% of routine extractions turnout into dry sockets. Moreover, 30% of patients with impacted wisdom teeth have to experience this after tooth extraction. …
