Whitish discoloration in mouth- An alarming sign Whitish discoloration in your oral cavity is not something to be neglected. These white patches can be an alarming sign for big problems. Tobacco intake in any form like bidi, cigarette, sutta are leading cause. Most often they heal spontaneously in 2-4 weeks. But if they cause itching,…
When is Orthodontic Treatment needed?There are various conditions which can be benefitted from Orthodontic Treatment- Irregular teeth Forwardly placed teeth Spacing Increased overjet Decreased overjet Deep bite Open bite Crossbite Impacted teeth Missing teeth Abnormal jaw growth TMJ problems Cavities & bad breath Habits like Mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, thumb sucking Migraine and other headaches…
Common Oral Ulcers: Apthous Ulcers Apthous ulcers are one of the most common mouth ulcers. Scientifically, they are known as Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS). In appearance, Apthous ulcers are Small (0.5 cm to 1 cm diameter) in size Round to ovoid in shape Yellowish in colour with surrounding reddishness They are painful, occur again and…
Aligners Cons Even though aligners offer better aesthetics and patient satisfaction, they have some limitations. Cons of Aligners- Aligners are costly Dependence on patients’ cooperation and willingness to wear the aligners Some cases need attachments to be bonded on teeth surface Use of temporary anchorage devices may be required in severe cases Caution to be…
Are aligners better than braces?Aligners are a better choice than fixed appliances for mild cases. Aligners when compared to fixed braces offer added advantages Better results with aligners Faster treatment Lesser number of visits to Orthodontics Lesser emergency visits Aligners can also be used in complex cases with caution. ReferencesOrthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners and The…
Aligners Advantages Aligners are one of the most advanced and popular options for getting teeth straightened. Aligners advantages – Aligners are invisible Very easy to use and can be removed anytime Aligners can be removed before drinking & eating No eating/ drinking restrictions Easy to wear and take off Easy to take care of aligners…
What is dental decay? Dental decay is also called dental caries. It is caused by microorganisms that stay on teeth in the form of layers known as biofilm. Dental caries depends on multiple factors like the types of microorganisms, availability of sugars, quality of tooth surface, saliva, amount of time etc. Microorganisms need carbohydrates (sugar)…
How should you breathe in a relaxed state? Breathe in and out through nose with tongue sticking to palate and lips lightly in contact Activity of Diaphragm while breathing in and relaxation while breathing out 8-12 breaths per minute Silent (without any sound from nose, throat or chest) ReferenceMouth-breathing, malocclusion and the restoration of nasal…
Effects of mouth breathing on jaws of children & adolescents Habit of mouth breathing alters the balance of muscles of orofacial region. This muscle imbalance, if not corrected, leads to changes in jaws. Smaller width of upper and lower jaws Inadequate space for tongue Altered structure of jaws Less forward growth of upper and lower…
