Emergencies happen at any time and place, and dental emergencies are no exception. While it is normal for everyone to have first aid kit (bandages, ice packs, antiseptics and the more common medicines) for medical emergencies, not many people pay...
Read moreOral cancer, for those who are not aware, accounts for an estimated 4% of all cancers diagnosed and is the sixth most common cancer in the country today. Oral cancer is diagnosed mostly in male patients over the age of 45 years. It’s twice as...
Read moreThere are many factors to be considered when making a decision over having a fixed bridge or a removable bridge. Ultimately, it is the dentist’s evaluation of your remaining teeth, gum tissue, bone, lip and cheek support that will determine the...
Read moreTooth loss may be due to a host of reasons – tooth decay, injury or gingivitis or gum disease. When a person loses a tooth, a permanent replacement is sought. Dentists offer a variety of options including the removable flipper or dentures, a...
Read moreTechnological advancement in the field of dental science has allowed millions of people to benefit from dental implants. For many years in the past, millions of people did not have the treatment that would provide alternative tooth that is almost...
Read moreParents get excited when signs of baby teething are showing. Such excitement should also include preparation for the baby’s dental care. The fact is, although babies aren’t born with teeth, their baby teeth called “primary teeth” are already...
Read moreAn important and necessary part of dental practice is the administration of local and general anesthesia and intravenous sedation. The safe and effective use of such modalities is promoted by all dental organizations all over the world through...
Read moreDid you know that Dentists are encouraging parents to pay attention to your child’s dental care even before the baby’s first tooth appears? While they may not be visible, teeth actually begin to form in the second trimester of pregnancy...
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believes it is important for our patients to be aware of the available choices of dental fillings and understand the pros and cons of each type of material. Dental amalgam used to be the mainstay filling material of choice. However, it’s used has...
Read moreSedation dentistry is a technique used by dentists of this generation to help patients overcome their fear of dentists. Some patients experience anxiety and dental fear which prevents them from getting the proper dental care and...
Read moreTooth enamel is damaged due to poor oral health and hygiene. The enamel is the white strong part of the tooth, with plaque buildup, decay can affect even the hardest tooth with holes developing on the teeth over time. These holes are cavities and...
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Have you experience a certain time wherein you suddenly feel a tingling sensation after drinking a cold lemonade or sipping your hot cup of coffee? This could be a sign of having sensitive teeth. Teeth sensitivity might have been develop for two...
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