Cold sores are fever blisters that appear on your lips and around your mouth. They are tiny fluid-filled pockets and may break open or ooze. These blisters are often grouped in patches and caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1). They go away on their own within two to four weeks. Cold sores can easily spread from one person to another by...
A deep bite, a common malocclusion seen in children and adults, is tough to treat. A successful bite correction treatment usually takes around 1.5 to 2 years. However, the treatment time for deep bite correction varies depending upon the type, severity, and nature of the deep bite. Today advanced orthodontics has made the correction treatment...
With age comes wisdom! More specifically, your wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth or third molars derive their name from the fact that they’re normally the last ones to come through, at a rather mature age. Some people don't get wisdom teeth at all.
When wisdom teeth don't fully...
When it comes to a mother’s oral hygiene routine, hormonal swings, morning sickness, and pregnancy cravings all play a role in the need for increased vigilance. Choosing healthy snacks, drinking lots of water, keeping an eye on signs of gum disease, and maintaining regular dental visits prevent the onset of dental health problems while also
Many of us are unaware of the importance of early detection of oral cancer to reduce the associated risks. Since, April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, let us use this opportunity to promote awareness about oral cancer and understand the role of screening in its early detection to prevent the future health hazards. Also, let's learn about some...
The holidays have arrived, and with them come tons of treats. The food ranges from turkey and ham, through the sweet potatoes and green bean casserole and onto pumpkin and pecan pies.
With Thanksgiving approaching next week, you must be busy with dinner preparations for the feast. But, are you prepared for the health risks the...
Brushing and flossing are the most common things which most of the people think is enough to maintain their oral hygiene. But clean teeth and fresh breath is not enough for maintaining your overall dental health. There's much more that you need to do for maintaining your proper oral health.
Neglecting your oral hygiene could lead you to your...
Recently, there‘s been flood of content on Oil Pulling over the internet and people are swearing by this age old Ayurvedic method for their teeth problems. Use of this remedy for oral health dates back 3000 years as a traditional Indian practice, which is now a growing trend in the west.
Recent studies also suggest that oil pulling...
You know smoking isn’t good for your health. You’ve seen countless commercials, heard radio ads and been told a dozen times by your doctor. If you’re a smoker, you know that you should...
Xerostomia is a medical term that means dry mouth. It describes a condition that happens often, not just once or twice. The saliva in your mouth serves an important...