Structure of tooth Tooth has two parts: Crown: Visible in mouth. It is covered by protective outer covering called enamel which is the hardest tissue of the body. Enamel is insensitive to outside stimulus. Root: Embedded into jaw bone with gums on outside. It is covered by cementum. Root is attached to the bone with…
Labial Frenectomy Frenectomy is a surgical procedure of removal of labial or lingual frenum. Labial Frenum is a band-like structure that connects the upper lip with the upper jaw and lower lip with lower jaw. Frenectomy is required when labial frenum is attached higher which may cause a few issues Space between upper front two…
What is OPG? Full form of OPG is Orthopantomogram. An OPG is a common radiograph used to identify the hard tissues of the oral cavity and surrounding skeletal structures. Some structures easily seen on OPG are Teeth Form and shape of lower jaw (mandible) & upper jaw (maxilla) Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Sinuses and nasal septum…
Braces Terms – you should know (Part 2) A few additional terms to know- Bands: These are metallic rings placed for more support from teeth. Buttons: These are round attachments, can be of metallic or tooth coloured. Spring: Placed in the wire between certain teeth. Loop: Part of wire bent into a certain shape. Power…
Braces Terms – you should know (Part 1) If you or your kid is going through Fixed Orthodontic Treatment, you should know basic terms- Wire: Wire is put into brackets. They apply some force to move teeth.Brackets: These are small metal, ceramic or plastic attachments fixed on teeth. These have a slot to receive a…
Headaches, Jaw pain, Neck pain, Shoulder pain & Dental Occlusion Dental occlusion is the way your teeth meet when your jaws bite together. If your teeth don’t fit together properly you can have problems in your teeth, jaw joint (temporomandibular joint) and muscles attached to it. Signs and symptoms that may indicate a problem in…
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…
