Dental caries is a progressive condition that affects the hard tissues of the teeth and is prompted by the action of bacteria that accumulate and form dental plaque.
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Dentist and Covid-19
Raising awareness of the aerosol-related transmission of Covid-19, since dentists are in direct contact with aerosols during almost every dental procedure. This is actually the reason why dental clinics were kept closed during the first breakdown of the virus. Patients that tested positive or patients that appear with mild symptoms of the virus should not visit the clinic. Continue reading “Dentist and Covid-19”
Mouthguard in Sports
Mouthguard, you might have heard of it before, especially if you are into sports, but do you know why is it necessary? Continue reading “Mouthguard in Sports”
Alveolar Bone Loss
The most obvious result from tooth loss, especially from multiple teeth loss that we notice mostly on older patients, is a visible decrease in facial aesthetics. We notice the lower third of the face decreasing in size and the face loses its proportions. Continue reading “Alveolar Bone Loss”
Does Dental Decay Hurt?
Does it really hurt?
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Dentist and COVID-19
Your dentist is exposed to oral and respiratory fluids more than any other doctor, so he is at a huge risk of catching COVID-19. This is the reason why all dental clinics are closed. I am sure you have questions though, like what do I do with my toothache? My crown has fallen out, what should I do? And so many more! Here in this article, we will answer all of them! Continue reading “Dentist and COVID-19”
Burning Mouth Syndrome
In burning mouth syndrome, the burning sensation can occur in the tongue, lips, palate, or even on the floor of the mouth. This sensation is created when the sensations of taste and temperature are transferred to the brain by the nerves in a different way than usual so that they are not properly understood and cause pain or burning. The areas of the mouth that burn, when we actually touch them are not hot and most of the time there is no wound or red area. Continue reading “Burning Mouth Syndrome”
Medication Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws – A Growing Problem
The Medication Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws is described for the first time by Marks in 2003. It is induced by medication that belongs to the group of the bisphosphonates and/or the monoclonal antibodies. Continue reading “Medication Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws – A Growing Problem”
Pericoronitis
Have you ever had a semi-impacted wisdom tooth? Did it hurt? Was it extremely annoying? Well, most of the time, when a semi-erupted wisdom tooth hurts that bad is due to pericoronitis. Let’s read all about it! Continue reading “Pericoronitis”
Are You Biting Your Nails?
The habit of biting and eating one’s fingernails is associated with increased anxiety.
According to a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, onychophagia, as it is called scientifically, maybe a symptom of emotional disturbances. Continue reading “Are You Biting Your Nails?”