Canker Sores What you should know
What are Canker Sores? What are Canker Sores? Canker sores are small ulcers that develop inside the mouth, usually on the gums, the tongue, or the inside of the cheeks. They are painful and can make it difficult to eat or talk. Canker sores are not contagious and typically last for a week or two […]
laser Gingivectomy procedure
laser Gingivectomy procedure Laser Gingivectomy Procedure and Treatment Laser Gingivectomy is the surgical removal of the gingiva (gum tissue) using advanced Lasers – a minimally invasive to moderate oral surgery. The technique controls tissue overgrowth and improves the appearance of teeth by removing the gingiva. Gingivectomy is a procedure that can be done to treat […]
Root Canal Therapy – Everything you need to know
Root Canal Therapy – Everything you need to know “You are required to undergo Root Canal Therapy!” Do these words sound frightful? – You possibly fear thinking about the fact that you need to undergo the drill and the procedure might be painful. This fear could be because of the incorrect information you must have […]
Periodontitis – Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options
Periodontitis – Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options The word “periodontitis” comes from “periodontium”, which means “surrounding (peri) the tooth (odont)”. Periodontium includes all the components that hold the tooth in the jawbone: the gum (gingiva), the bone, and the Cementum – the anchoring structure on the surface of the root. The periodontium surrounds […]
Why do we get gaps between our teeth ?- What do you need to know.
Why do we get gaps between our teeth ?- What do you need to know. Having a gap or a space between your teeth? Are you at times, embarrassed of it, especially when smiling? Does the spacing bother you while eating? If so, you’re not alone. Spacing between the teeth is also known as Diastema. […]
Osteoporosis and oral health – Are they linked?
Osteoporosis and oral health – Are they linked? Is there a connection between Osteoporosis and oral health? Before dwelling in to osteoporosis and oral health, let’s first understand what is ostoporosis. It is a condition in which the bones become less dense and are more likely to fracture, it is a generalized skeletal disease, which […]