An Extraction which requires surgical intervention for the removal of tooth is referred to as a surgical extraction. It includes the most complex type of extractions involving invisible or affected teeth and teeth that have been broken off from the gum line. Specialized dentists like the oral and maxillofacial surgeons carry out such extractions. So before we get to how an extraction is done, let us first tell you  something about surgical extractions.  Surgical extraction involves a surgery which includes the elevation of flap and removal of bone from the jaws which ultimately helps in the removal of the affected tooth. This is done under the effect of anesthesia. So…

You’ve probably seen old aged people with no teeth or totally edentulous wearing dentures which help them in improving aesthetics and basically in eating their food. But do you know what are they called? yes they are the Dentures being used in people with total tooth loss for aiding in mastication and speaking. So, what is the procedure of a permanent denture or how do we get them made? Normally in permanent dentures it takes about three to five weeks for it being made with several appointments with the dentist. Before giving the permanent  dentures a temporary denture is given so as to facilitate patient mastication, aesthetics and help in…

Ever had your tooth removed and you were in such severe pain that you couldn’t help but cry? That’s a condition called dry socket !So, here today we are going to discuss about this common complication of extraction i.e dry socket also called as Alveolar osteitis. What is Dry socket? It is a painful condition which occurs commonly after removal of adult teeth. It generally occurs after a few days of extraction on the removal or dislodgement of blood clot that is formed at that site due to poor hygiene or not following post instructions properly. Because of this the underlying bone gets exposed along with the nerves causing tremendous…

Food impaction is a very common problem that occurs when  people wedge food particles after eating into the periodontium of your oral cavity. Impaction is sometimes very painful as the food particles causes irritation in the embrasures causing inflammation or detail caries in long term due to poor oral hygiene. So, do you know why food impaction occurs or what are its causes?  Firstly the impaction of food depends upon the tooth anatomy, any discrepancy in tooth structure leads to impaction of food particles in it leafing to further difficulties.  Any restorations which is not done properly to relive the decayed tooth structure or the inadequate fillings in interproximal surfaces…

Have you ever been in an embarrassing situation because of bad odour from your mouth? Halitosis or  bad breath is the most common problem of adults but nowadays can be seen in children  also. Do you know how halitosis or bad breath occurs? Let’s shed some light on the reasons and causes. Halitosis generally occurs because of poor oral hygiene. Not brushing or flossing properly everyday leads to accumulation or food particles or debris on your tongue between the embrasures and in the gingival margins. The bacterial Flora present in your mouth then breakdown those food particles to release chemicals which give strong odor. Other causes include dental ailments like…

All the soft drink lovers out there, this article might help you to stop drinking sodas.  Stick to the end and you’ll get to know the harm you are causing your mouth by having too much soda! Drinking soft drinks or sodas causes many systemic diseases like Diabetes or obesity but also has a great impact on your oral cavity.  When you drink soda, the high sugar content in them causes the production of acids in your mouth because of bacterial interaction. These acids when present in your for a long time, starts eroding your teeth that leads to cavities. So, people with regular drinking habits and poor oral hygiene…

People who need to replace their missing teeth often go for these treatment procedures such as getting complete, partial dentures or dental implants. However, do you know what is likely to work best for you? Let’s talk about that first! What is Denture? A denture is made by acrylic or other dental material like trevlon which is removable and used to replace the missing tooth in edentulous or partially edentulous patients. They have a denture base that fits your jaws properly due to the pressure inside your mouth and replicates a normal occlusion which helps in chewing food and even is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.   Coming to dental implants,…

Achieving good oral health should be the prime priority of any person as a systemic disease shows its first signs in the oral cavity. Maintaining good oral health care is a long term process that yields results gradually but has a massive influence on overall health. Do you know how we can maintain a healthy oral cavity by taking small and simple steps every day?  11 secrets to optimum oral health care, which you can follow to achieve your goal –  1. Proper brushing technique: There is a proper technique for cleaning your teeth efficiently so that the total removal of plaque and debris from your mouth can occur. There…

If you have a child, then please consider reading this article to know the basics of Baby bottle tooth decay. As the term suggests, it’s about dental caries in infants which occurs because of prolonged bottle feeding habits.  Generally, infants with bottle feeding habits are the main targets of this type of caries. Due to drinking milk from bottles for a long time, the teeth get affected. This also happens because of prolonged exposure to sugars, sweet foods, fruit juice, soda  sweetened drinks. These sugars pool around the teeth of the child and cause bacterial decomposition of the tooth in the long term. Moreover, if hygiene of the mouth is…

Ever had a lingering, burning sensation in your mouth without any apparent reason? If so, that’s one of the common symptoms of the syndrome we are about to talk about.   BMS is seen frequently in people these days and has a great effect on your oral mucosa, lips, cheeks, palate, tongue and gums. You are likely to feel as if you are burning on the inside of your mouth and feel scalded all throughout.  What are the symptoms of BMS?  Symptoms of BMS range from normal to extreme burning sensation in your mouth including your lips, oral cavity, tongue, palate, throat, cheeks etc.  Bad taste or loss of taste in…