Dental Blogs: Information for Public and Dental Professionals

Dental Procedures for Heart Patients – Is it Risky? Things You Must Know

Posted by Dr Sunitha Prasad On Feb 26

People with heart problems are always on the risky side when it comes to undergoing any treatment. They must take special care and consult with their cardiologist for their expert guidance and advice. Especially when treating gum disease, such patients must ensure that they... Read More

Dental Sealants - How It Helps to Prevent Cavity

Posted by Dr Sunitha Prasad On Feb 21

Cavities can occur for multiple reasons. There can be times when even after regular brushing and flossing; your teeth may be subject to decay and cavities. This happens because your brush cannot reach every nook and corner of the mouth to remove food particles and plaque. As a result, the... Read More

How The Use Of Articulators Simplifies Dental Restoration Process?

Posted by Dr Sunitha Prasad On Jan 17

If you are a dentist, you must very well know what role articulators play in the field of restorative dentistry. Articulators are a mechanical device that dentists use during diagnostic and treatment planning. The device is widely used in dentistry and consists of a fixed cast of... Read More

Want Tooth Replaced or Removed? 4 Options You Can Consider

Posted by Dr Sunitha Prasad On Jan 09

Everyone wants to have healthy and beautiful teeth. But for many, it remains only a dream as they suffer from various dental issues. Genetics, accidental injury, and negligence towards oral health are some of the primary reasons that cause dental problems. If you are tired of regular... Read More

Holiday Season is Here: 7 Oral Tips for a Healthy and Bright Smile

Posted by Dr Smitha Prasad On Dec 08

The month of festivities and celebration is knocking at the door. With delicacies pouring in, our teeth and gums are subjected to the oral cavity and other dental problems. Moreover, improper sleep, intake of junk food, poor eating habits and reckless lifestyle during holidays take a toll... Read More

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips

Posted by Dr Sunitha Prasad On Nov 27

Tooth decay in adults is a well-known fact. However, many parents are not aware that even babies too are subjected to tooth decay due to prolonged exposure to sugary liquid in the form of juice, milk, etc. As a result of their gums being exposed to sweetened liquid in the bottles... Read More

How Chemotherapy Affects Your Dental Health and Ways to Prevent It

Posted by Dr Sunitha Prasad On Nov 02

Patients undergoing cancer treatment may have dental problems at some point. It is quite obvious as during chemotherapy patients are exposed to drugs that help kill cancer cells. In addition, the process also weakens the immune system of the patient making him susceptible to serious... Read More

5 After Care Tips for Scaling And Root Planing Treatment

Posted by Dr Sunitha Prasad On Oct 27

Scaling and Root Planing is an in-depth cleaning procedure used to treat gum diseases. During this non-surgical periodontal therapy, a dentist in Jayanagar or any would perform the process of removing calculus and dental plaque, sticky bacteria that causes gum... Read More

What Leads to Dry Mouth and How to Prevent the Oral Damage It Causes?

Posted by Dr Sunitha Prasad On Sep 28

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth is an oral condition in which the salivary glands fail to produce enough saliva necessary to keep the mouth wet. Such a disorder is often caused by aging, excessive intake of medications, cancer treatment, and so. Saliva is the... Read More

Pain in the Corner of Mouth - Pericoronitis

Posted by Dr Sunitha Prasad On Sep 21

What is pericoronitis? Due to evolution, human jaws are getting smaller in size. Thus they cannot accommodate all 32 teeth and the last erupting teeth would not have sufficient space for eruption. Wisdom teeth or third molars being the most common teeth to erupt last, they... Read More