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.…
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Surgical Tooth Extraction: Procedure and Recovery
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…
Read MoreHelp Me Doctor: Unbearable Toothache! What To Do At Home
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…
Read MoreDENTISTRY 101: Flap Surgery in Dentistry
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Read MoreLoose Tooth: What You Should Do About It
Looseness of a tooth or tooth mobility can vary from minimal looseness to severe looseness. The movement of the loose tooth in its socket is observed and it must be noted that severely loose teeth demonstrate movement in a horizontal (side-to-side) and vertical (away from the socket and/or deeper into the socket) direction. If you experience looseness of any tooth,…
Read More15 Interpretations for Dreams About Your Teeth Falling Out
Are you bothered because of your dream about teeth falling out of your mouth and all the possible implications and meanings of this that you have heard from your relatives, friends, or from the internet? This article aims to give you an explanation of what your dream meant, so take your pen and paper, and let’s get started. What Does…
Read MoreDental Anesthesia: Types, Uses, and Risks
Dental anesthesia is a medical technique used by dentists to numb or reduce pain in the oral region during dental procedures. It typically involves the administration of local anesthetics, such as lidocaine, to block nerve impulses and temporarily desensitize the area being treated. Dental anesthesia ensures a more comfortable experience for patients and allows dentists to perform necessary treatments without…
Read MoreBest Denture Making Materials: Porcelain vs. Acrylic
Dentures are a replacement for missing teeth. These prostheses can replace several missing teeth or complete dentition to help you get your precious smile back. Two of the most famous denture-making materials are porcelain and acrylic. Nowadays, your dentist might tell you to choose between porcelain and acrylic. But how can you know what material is best for you? Do…
Read MoreHow to Brush Your Teeth Properly
Wet your toothbrush with water and squeeze a pea-sized fluoridated toothpaste on the bristles.
Starting from the front surfaces of your teeth, angle the head of your toothbrush at 45 degrees, making sure that you are brushing even the gumline, in a circular manner.
Read MoreHelp Me, Doctor: I Have Bad Breath
Bad breath – Diagnosis and treatment Bad breath or oral halitosis is the third most common complaint patients report when they visit the dentist. This condition is usually caused by the increased number of microorganisms that produce volatile sulfur compounds, desquamated cells on the surface of the tongue, the presence of dental caries, periodontal disease, dental cavity, tonsilloliths, the patient’s…
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