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TOOTH ACHE  is described as pain, ache or soreness in tooth or around the tooth. Tooth pain can be a discomfort, frustrating and unpleasant experience, it worsen by biting or chewing. CAUSES OF TOOTH PAIN Tooth Decay Tooth Decay is described as cavities, It involves the destruction of enamel [hard outer layer]. Tooth decay occurs by a plaque  [sticky film of bacteria], constantly forms on tooth. When you eat or drink sugars, these bacteria produces acids, and these acids attacks the tooth and forms small holes on tooth. Usually decay in enamel doesn't cause any pain but when it starts extending deep into middle layer [dentin], then sensitivity develops to temperature and touch. Sensitivity Teeth The person who experience pain or discomfort in the tooth has exposed to cold air, liquids and some foods indicates the person has developed sensitive teeth in the mouth. Teeth sensitivity occurs due to exposed dentin. Sensitive teeth may occur due to Cavities, Improper brushing, Age,...

  WHAT IS TEETH WHITENING:          Teeth whitening is  very effective procedure to lighten the teeth colour/shade.The procedure cannot make your teeth completely bright, only lightens the teeth colour. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR TOOTH DISCOLORATION / STAINING: Foods & Drinks               Tea, Coffee, Black current juice, Drinks Habits             Tobacco use, Red wine consumption Trauma               Any hit in the mouth or to tooth cause death of tooth sometimes. Age                     Dentin [soft yellowish layer] is present below the hard white enamel.[outer layer of tooth]. Enamel becomes thinner with brushing, and though the soft yellowish dentin is exposed. Fluorosis                High concentra...

      Oral malodor also called as Bad breath or Halitosis .Usually the odour [smell] from mouth is worse upon waking [morning breath], due to dry mouth and inactive during the night.And the intensity of malodor differs in the day due to stress, fasting, eating habits, bad habits like smoking and alcohol consumption.     Oral malodor is commonly the result of microbial [small organisms] decomposition of food debris [waste], cells, saliva and blood with in the mouth.This decomposition leads to release of some sulphides and methyl carbon compounds which usually cause odour. ETIOLOGY:-               Mouth breathing, Ageing, Poor oral hygiene, Improper tongue cleaning, Fasting, Tobacco, Alcohol, Dry mouth, Unclean dentures, faulty restorations accumulates food debris and plaque, Foods[onion, fish,garlic,and dairy products], Medications[eg:-antidepressants, anti psychotics, ans some vitamin supplies etc.],Hormonal...

  NON CARIOUS CERVICAL LESIONS     Tooth structure loss cannot be occur only by caries/cavities, Non carious cervical lesions also cause destruction of tooth substance at the cervical region [where the tooth and gum together-also called cement-enamel-junction]. Abrasion:-        It is a non-carious cervical lesion,caused by mechanical wears of tooth from interaction with foreign [outside] objects other than tooth to tooth contact.                                                                Etiology:- Most common cause is improper brushing method. Excessive frequency of brushing. More time and force applied during brushing. Using hard toothbrush and abrasive toothpaste . Using tooth powder - Tooth powder is generally more abrasive than tooth paste. Biting or Chewing on fingernails, pen tips or...

ATTRITION DEFINITION:         Defined   as the physiologic wearing of teeth resulting from tooth to tooth contact as in Mastication [chewing].           The word Attrition describes the action of rubbing against something. Most commonly Attrition  is seen in aged people due to age process.               Attrition is usually occur at the Incisal or Occlusal surfaces and it is appeared as a small polished facet on a cusp tip or on an incisal edge                                             ETIOLOGY : Bruxism[ involuntary habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep. ] Clenching of teeth regularly. Consuming more carbonated drinks. Consuming more hard and course foods. Natural teeth opposing porcelain .[Hard,fine grained ceramic] SYMPTOMS: Sensitivity of Teeth. Teet...

  HOW TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH   IMPORTANCE OF BRUSHING          The right method of Brushing is one of the most Important aspect for the good "ORAL CARE". Improper brushing not only leads to Cavities, along with cavities it leads to Abrasion [concave on outer surface of teeth], Gum Infections, Bad Mouth Breath, Yellowish colour of the Te eth.          Brushing teeth daily twice is a important care of teeth. Along with brushing using inter-dental aids like:  Dental Floss, Interdental Brush, Toothpicks helps in removing of Bacteria, Plaque, Food particles from gum line and aids cleaning between teeth and prevents the formation of dental caries                 SELECTION OF TOOTHBRUSH AND TOOTH PASTE:          Most Commonly Soft bristle Tooth brush is recommended for cleaning teeth everyday. Soft bristle tooth brush is also available in EXTRA S...

    As a Dentist and as a Mother after answering too many parents about their child oral health i have started writing this article to provide some knowledge about Oral health for children.      CAVITIES  are also called dental caries or tooth decay. Cavities are most commonly seen in children due to their improper brushing, eating more junk foods, eating more sticky foods like chocolates, candies, pastries, cake etc.. slipping sugary syrups, foods containing more carbohydrates, not gargling mouth after taking food.      Due to these reasons most commonly cavities are occurring in children and these untreated cavities leading to so many problems in children like pain, aesthetic issue, improper eating, Feel discomfort while speaking, playing and learning. IN ANY DISEASE :     The best way to prevent dental caries in children  is to teach them a good oral habit,  take them to dentist for every 6 months, applicati...