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Angular Cheilitis: All You Need To Know

Angular Cheilitis: All You Need To Know

Angular cheilitis, also known as angular stomatitis, angular cheilosis, and perlèche, results in swollen, red areas on the outside of your lips near the corners. Angular cheilitis can affect one or both sides of the mouth. It’s an inflammatory disorder that can last a few days or turn into a long-term issue. It affects people of all ages, even newborns. Causes of angular stomatitis (causes of…

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Oral Thrush: All You Need To Know

Oral Thrush: All You Need To Know

A yeast infection develops in your mouth and causes oral thrush. Additionally, it’s called oropharyngeal candidiasis, oral candidiasis, or thrush. When it comes to oral thrush, babies and toddlers are most often victims. The inside cheeks and tongue develop white or yellowish pimples as a result of this infection. Generally, therapy will get rid of such lumps. The infection is usually minor and…

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Effects of Diabetes on Oral Health: All You Need to Know

Effects of Diabetes on Oral Health: All You Need to Know

People with diabetes who have abnormal blood glucose levels are more likely to develop dental issues and gum disease than those who do not have diabetes. This is due to the fact that they have a reduced tolerance to infection and may not heal as quickly. If you have diabetes, you must pay special attention to your oral health and dental care, in addition to regulating your blood glucose levels.…

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5 Remedies To Whiten Your Teeth At Home

5 Remedies To Whiten Your Teeth At Home

Changes in the color of your teeth are inevitable. With increasing age, change in the color of the teeth is natural due to several reasons. It usually happens because of the wear and tear of the outer layer of the enamel (outer layer of the teeth). As the enamel wears off, the underlying tissue called dentin (naturally yellow) becomes more visible, making the teeth appear more yellow. If you wish…

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What Are Mouth Ulcers? It Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment

What Are Mouth Ulcers? It Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment

Mouth ulcers are sore areas in the mouth and gums. They are also called “canker sores”. While mostly not hurtful, mouth ulcers can be tremendously painful and make it challenging for patients to eat, drink, and brush their teeth. Mouth ulcers differ in size, and the symptoms of the mouth ulcer will depend on the type of ulcer a person is suffering from. Women, adolescents, and people with a…

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What Is Invisalign? All You Need To Know

What Is Invisalign? All You Need To Know

(invisalign) Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment used to achieve a new beautiful smile. It can be used for patients who have mild to moderate misalignment of teeth. It can also align the bite. Patients having overbite (too-large overlap between the top teeth and the bottom teeth), crossbite (where upper teeth fit inside of lower teeth), or underbite (where your lower teeth extend…

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Do I Need To Wear A Nightguard? All You Need To Know

Do I Need To Wear A Nightguard? All You Need To Know

To understand the concept and importance of a nightguard, first of all, you need to be clear with terms like bruxism and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). What is Bruxism? (bruxism) Bruxism is a disorder in which you grind or clench your teeth. If you have a habit of bruxism, you may involuntarily clench your teeth when you’re awake known as awake bruxism or clench or grind them during sleep…

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How To Manage A Dental Emergency

How To Manage A Dental Emergency

Injured gums or teeth, oral diseases, and other dental emergencies are things you should not ignore. They may be serious and may require urgent dental care. If you ignore oral problems, you may increase the risk of permanent damage, which may result in the need for more extensive and more expensive treatment in the future. A dental emergency can happen so quickly that you are not sure what just…

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Epstein Pearls: All You Need To Know

Epstein Pearls: All You Need To Know

Who discovered Epstein pearls? In 1967, Alfred Fromm studied and classified them according to their position and composition as Epstein pearls, Bohn nodules, and dental lamina cysts. This was based on his inclusive study of 1367 new-born babies. This was one of the first and major studies done on oral cysts. What is Epstein pearl? If your baby has a small white or yellow bump on the gum line…

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Infant Caries (Baby Bottle Tooth Decay): All You Need To Know

Infant Caries (Baby Bottle Tooth Decay): All You Need To Know

Baby bottle tooth decay is a term used to define tooth decay in babies and young children. It can also be called as: Bottle mouthEarly childhood caries (ECC)Infant cariesNursing bottle cariesRampant caries Baby bottle tooth decay typically occurs on the front teeth (incisors). Cavities or caries are initiated by ample sugar on the teeth. The sugar is found in milk or formula, and additionally…

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Oral Piercings: All You Need To Know

Oral Piercings: All You Need To Know

What are oral piercings? An oral piercing is a tiny hole usually done in your tongue, cheek, lip, or uvula (the tiny tissue hanging at the rear part of your throat) where you can garb jewelry. What are the types of oral piercings? You can get a piercing intraorally (inside your mouth) or perioral that you can see outside of your mouth. Some common places include your: CheeksLipsTongueFrenum…

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The Right Technique To Brush Your Teeth

The Right Technique To Brush Your Teeth

Brushing your teeth every day is not just a way to keep your mouth clean. This is also a way to keep your whole body healthy. The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day for 2 minutes each.When you brush your teeth correctly, it can remove plaque and bacteria that accumulate between your teeth and on your tongue. This prevents gum disease and tooth decay and…

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Ageing And Oral Health

Ageing And Oral Health

As you get older, taking care of your teeth and your dental health becomes more important. A common misconception is that tooth loss is inevitable. This is not true. With proper care, your teeth can last a lifetime.The mouth changes with age. The nerves in the tooth may become smaller, making the tooth less sensitive to tooth decay or other problems. If you do not have regular dental checkups,…

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What Is A Pregnancy Tumor And How Can It Be Managed?

What Is A Pregnancy Tumor And How Can It Be Managed?

Your pregnancy may be a wonderful and joyous event, but pregnancy may have some non-wonderful effects on your oral health. During this special period, pregnant women can not only look forward to beautiful babies but also look forward to oral pregnancy tumors. The following is knowledge about these and other common dental problems during pregnancy. Common dental concerns during pregnancy (stages…

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Protecting Your Child's Smile: The Importance Of Mouth Guards

Protecting Your Child’s Smile: The Importance Of Mouth Guards

Helmets, goggles, and knee pads are obvious necessities when our children are out for sports. But when we talk to our parents about mouthguards, they often ask, “Why do we need this? Is it really important?The simple answer is yes. It’s important.Mouthguards are not mandatory for all sports, so it’s easy to forget or let it slip from your mind. But it’s estimated that more than 3 million teeth…

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Bleeding gums: All you need to know

Bleeding gums: All you need to know

What are bleeding gums? Bleeding gums is the most common symptom of gum disease. However, it can refer to other health problems. The bleeding of the gums can be caused by actively polishing your teeth or using a denture that does not fit correctly. The bleeding of frequent gums can also exhibit more serious states including: Periodontitis (chronic/acute gum disease)Leukemia (blood…

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Ouch! Why are my teeth so sensitive?

Ouch! Why are my teeth so sensitive?

Have you ever felt pain or discomfort after eating a bite of ice cream or a spoon of hot soup? Pain from hot or cold food can be a sign of tooth decay, but it is also common in people with sensitive teeth. Feeling pain or discomfort in your teeth in response to certain stimuli, such as hot or cold temperatures. Can be a temporary or chronic problem and can affect an individual’s teeth, multiple…