Tooth decay is being the most widespread disease in children. In earlier days, tooth decay was considered to be a disease observed in adults, but today many children are more and more becoming prone to it. According to studies, it is five times more common than asthma in children and more common than chronic bronchitis. To protect your children from this illness, you must develop good hygiene routine. It is a great idea to put mouthwashes and...more
If you have always wanted to improve the appearance of your teeth, or if your teeth are showing early signs of damage that will inevitably get worse if it goes unchecked; but you also fear facing the dentist's drill, then you may find this brief discourse on dental veneers interesting.As their name suggests, dental veneers are just that: veneers (elaborately made coatings/covers) that created for use on teeth, and which are placed on top of teeth...more
Dental phobia can be basically defined as an excessive and unreasonable fear of dentistry and procedures in it. True, there has been some controversy about the semantic accuracy of the term, where conservative commentators expressed the opinion that the fear is, in most cases, quite reasonable (seeing how painful some dental procedures can be) and typically not quite excessive. Yet the truth of the matter is that many people are haunted by what can only be described as dental phobia (statistics put this at least a tenth of the whole adult population), a phobia which is often sees them unable to garner the courage to find dental attention for minor problems - which inevitably deteriorate into major dental hazards in need of major and often risky surgery.If you have identified, in your mouth, a small dental problem, which you are sure will turn into quite a serious predicament; but which you have been unable to see a dentist about for fear of what the dentist 'will do to you,' then there is a very great possibility that you could be having in yourself a dental phobia.Your dental-phobia could be due to a number of causes. It could be, for instance, due to stories you heard from other...more
Dental implants are basically described as artificial tooth replacements, that are inserted into toothless parts of the mouth to resemble (and nowadays to actually function as) the lost teeth.While widespread usage of dental implants is a relatively new phenomenon, one which really caught on in the last three or so decades, the idea that artificial...more
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Whitening our teeth is something we all would like to do. We are all accustomed with it and because it is so popular, the products and procedures available on the industry make it very easy to have a beautiful smile.Dental whitening can be done at a professional's office, of course, but there are also numerous at-home methods that you can resort to. There are strips, gels and pens that you can find in drug stores, the effects of which will last for several months depending on the foods or drinks you consume or whether you smoke or not.It is also important to take into consideration the concentration of the gel you will be using. Both low and high concentration dental whitening products are used at home, but most people choose the former. More dedicated procedures like power and internal bleaching or bonding require a dentist. In the case of the latter the discoloration of the dental enamel is heavy that the teeth will be covered in a thin coat of material.Unfortunately, sooner or later you will have to resort to a professional dental whitening because some stains will not be removed or covered otherwise. This will take from half an hour to an hour. The at-home kit will usually...more
Employers could put a 'skin checking' system in place to ensure that preventative measures are working.CoSHH - Dermatitis in the Dental Industry By: Dale Allen About the Author Dale Allen develops systems and online software to...more
An amalgam consists of a mixture of two or more metals, one of which is mercury. Dental amalgam consists, essentially, of mercury combined with a powdered silvertin alloy. Mercury is a liquid at room temperature and is able to form a workable mass...more
If you're also down with the lost teeth, then I would suggest you to consult a dentist in your city. If you're living in a low grade city, then it is good for you to visit big city like Delhi or Mumbai.Looking for Dental Implants in Delhi? By:...more
Before a dental implant is placed, you may need to have the bone in the area built up to increase the chance of success. This is a common procedure called bone grafting or augmentation. You may have the bone graft done and get the implants at the...more
Regular dental checkups play an integral role in maintaining good oral and dental hygiene. First of all, by consulting a dentist for regular dental checkups, you will be better able to maintain care your teeth and gums. A dentist will thoroughly...more
Implants are extremely popular and also extremely successful. In a recent survey of dental patients the success rate and satisfaction rate was found to be around ninety-five percent, one of the highest of any surgical operation. This statistic should...more