When you eat or drink foods that contain sugar, germs in your mouth use the sugar to make acids. Over time, the acids can cause tooth decay, or cavities.Fluoride..
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At times your dentist may place a plastic coating on the chewing (occlusal) surface of the permanent back teeth (the molars and premolars). This plastic coating is known as sealant and it helps..
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Tea stains vessels, clothes and upholstery is bound to stain your teeth too, over a period of time. So if these beverages of regular consumption do discolour teeth, do you stop consuming them?..
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If you are suffering from sensitive teeth – or dentine hypersensitivity – the chances are you haven’t been caring for them properly; you have neglected them to an extent where..
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Tooth decay is the single most common problem children suffer from. Once affected, the repercussions of a dental infection can be painful and..
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"Cavity" means tooth decay, and in medical terminology it is called dental caries. Dental caries or cavities are caused by erosion of tooth..
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The wisdom teeth usually begin to grow between the ages 17 and 21. The healthy wisdom teeth do not cause a lot of pain but they can be quite irritating throughout the day. At times they can..
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'In a recent survey, we were surprised to find that most Indians don't give much importance or time to brushing their teeth. Yet, it is a vital step for dental health. A technically sound toothbrush..
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Tooth cavities can be very painful – both physically and fiscally – so you should definitely promote ways of preventing them at all costs. Once you are responsible..
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When discussing dental carries – with respect to a child’s diet – you need to distinguish between the truly nutritional effects on the formation and make-up of good, healthy..
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