What is a Root Canal?

Pulp, the innermost part of our tooth, is made up of blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissues responsible for the growth of our teeth. A root canal may be defined as a dental procedure that involves removing this pulp. This is done when the pulp is infected or damaged due to one or more reasons like:

• Deep decay in the tooth or untreated cavity
• One or more dental procedures done on the same tooth.
• Cracked, chipped or damaged tooth
• Any other injury

It may be noted that the pulp may get infected or damaged interiorly even if the crown of the tooth is intact from outside. The most common symptoms indicating a damaged pulp are:

• Intolerable pain in the tooth
• Swelling in the gums
• Decayed tooth
• Burning sensation in the gums

Gum disease is quite prevalent, especially in kids. However, very few among us take it seriously in its initial stage. To ensure that you take good care of your oral health just like other parts of the body, it is very important to know about it. 

The following are the few basic things related to gum disease, which you must know to prevent and keep your tooth healthy for long. 

Gingivitis 

Gingivitis is a common disease, more common than we think it is. It is the early stage of gum disease, mainly due to poor oral habits and hygiene. It is caused when the remains of food particles get mixed with saliva and bacteria in your mouth and form a plaque. This plaque then sticks to the outer part of your tooth, which is very hard to remove by brushing. Only a qualified dentist can clean it. … Read the rest

A dental implant is a procedure where an artificial one replaces your old, decayed, damaged tooth by inserting it into your jawbone. Depending on the strength that your jawbone provides to the foundation, the recovery time may vary. It is not a major surgery, as most people may think. 

Five Reasons Why Dental Implants are Good for You

The safety aspect: Dental implants are the safest option because they never come out after the surgery. Moreover, it protects your tooth from various other possible dental problems. The procedure or the dental implant doesn’t have any negative effects whatsoever on the adjacent teeth.

Usefulness: Once the implant process is over, you may perform all activities like chewing, smiling, talking as you did once with your original teeth. … Read the rest

Children are more prone to dental diseases than adults are. The main reason being their eating habits are very different from adults. Chocolates, sugary items, soft drinks, etc., are the things children always go after. And these things are the main culprits when it comes to dental problems among the children.

Whenever the gums or teeth are exposed to the starch, carbohydrates, or other acids, the outermost and most important layer of the tooth i.e., enamel, gets damaged. Chocolates, candies, soft drinks, etc., tend to leave a substantial amount of stray deposits in the teeth. 

These deposits enable the survival of the bacteria that are already present in a kid’s mouth. When these deposits combine with plaque, acids are formed, which further leads to tooth decay and other dental problems.… Read the rest

Before getting into what dental whitening is, let’s first know about why it is needed. The outermost part of your teeth is called enamel, and the layer just beneath is called dentin. Dentin is yellow-brownish in color. The enamel gets damaged due to various reasons like aging, smoking, regular consumption of alcohol, and acidic drinks.

Once the enamel is damaged, dentin is exposed. This is the reason why your tooth tends to look yellow-brown. That’s where the need for dental whitening emerges. 

Dental Whitening: The Alternatives

Several over the counter medicines, ointments and mouthwashes are available in the market, which claims to be the best for dental whitening. Several home remedies are suggested too. However, when practically used, none of these proves to be beneficial. 

It is therefore recommended to go for dental whitening. This procedure may be a bit heavy on your pocket. However, the results are worth it.… Read the rest