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You just ran out of denture adhesive, and your dentist said it might take two weeks before they can make you better-fitting dentures, but you can’t function without them! Surely, that is such a difficult situation, but fret not, as this article will help make your dentures stable.  As a Patient: How Do I Keep My Dentures in Place Without…

In dental school, clinicians are already made aware that there is no undo button once the tip of our rotating bur touches the irreplaceable enamel. The patient will then enter the never-ending dental cycle, a cascade of restorative cycles, that will cost them a lot of money, and sometimes, the demise of their tooth. Image Source: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/861454235008707321/ Preventive Dentistry has…

Dental spacers, also known as space maintainers, are orthodontic appliances designed to preserve the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth. Their primary function is to prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting into the empty space, ensuring that the permanent tooth has enough room to erupt in its correct position. By maintaining proper spacing, these devices help prevent misalignment,…

Aspect Description Definition A localized collection of pus caused by bacterial infection in the oral tissues. Types – Periapical abscess: Originates in the pulp of the tooth, typically due to decay or trauma. – Periodontal abscess: Arises from infection in the supporting periodontal tissues. – Gingival abscess: Confined to the gum tissue, usually caused by foreign objects like food particles.…

Surgical extraction or a flap in medical and dental terms, is when a surgical incision is made to gain access to underlying tooth, bone, and other anatomical structures. Here is the summary of the procedure of a surgical tooth extraction: What is the procedure of a surgical extraction? Surgical extraction or a flap in medical and dental terms, is when a…

These are the 10 home remedies that you can administer to help alleviate your unbearable toothache: Warm Saline/ Salt Water Rinse Saltwater rinses can help relieve toothaches in several ways: To prepare a salt water rinse, mix about half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water and have the child swish it around in their mouth for…