General Dentistry

Common lung diseases caused by poor oral health

A healthy mouth is key for a healthy life. We are stating this because our mouth is the entryway with which the harmful microbes enter into our body and causing various life-threatening diseases. The germs present in oral infectious conditions like decayed teeth, plaque build-up, gum diseases can easily enter into the bloodstream and travel … Continue reading Common lung diseases caused by poor oral health

Geographic Tongue – Possible causes and common treatment options

Our tongue’s upper surface is covered with an infinite number of small, node-like bumps called papillae. It provides a rough texture to the tongue’s upper surfaces. Geographic tongue is a disorder that dissipates the tongue papillae and causes map-like patches with white borders on the tongue’s upper surfaces. Such misshapen, island-like lesions appear on the … Continue reading Geographic Tongue – Possible causes and common treatment options

What causes black hairy tongue?

Black layer on the tongue looks scary but it is a harmless condition. The black color makes the tongue looks hairy but they are not hairs. Such black, hairy tongue is caused by the collection of dead cells on tiny grooves called papillae present in the tongue surface. Moreover, papillae can be easily stained or … Continue reading What causes black hairy tongue?

Hormonal changes in women and its impact on their oral health

Women undergo significant and unique hormone changes in each stage of their life. The hormonal changes in women of all age groups cause serious effects. For instance, weight loss/gain, fatigue, puffy face and various atypical symptoms occurring in body for no obvious reason might be due to hormonal changes.The changes in hormone production will affect … Continue reading Hormonal changes in women and its impact on their oral health

What you should know about saliva substitute?

Saliva Substitutes are defined as artificial saliva that moistens and lubricates the oral tissues when our mouth does not produce enough saliva. People with salivary gland dysfunction can use this to temporarily moisten their mouth. The manmade form of this saliva is not identical to the natural saliva our body makes. But the products contain … Continue reading What you should know about saliva substitute?

What are the harmful consequences of inner cheek biting?

Some people have the habit of biting their inner cheeks frequently. Likewise, certain bite the inner sides of their cheeks to ease their anger or depression. This is identical to habits like teeth grinding, jaw clenching and other habits that make your stress responds physically. Even though the habit seems to be normal and benign, … Continue reading What are the harmful consequences of inner cheek biting?

What are the problems associated with an untreated chipped tooth?

When a section of a tooth is fractured or broken, it needs to be treated immediately. Most people think that chipped or broken teeth is not a big deal. It will not be problematic unless the damage is little. Otherwise, a partly damaged tooth will become an entry point for harmful microbes to infect your … Continue reading What are the problems associated with an untreated chipped tooth?

What causes white layer on tongue?

Our tongue is full of muscles and covered with a pink tissue called mucosa. The muscular organ has an infinite number of tiny holes called papillae over the surfaces. When the tiny spaces over the tongue get inflamed with dirt or other unwanted particles, it becomes inflamed and appears white in color. Congestion of dead … Continue reading What causes white layer on tongue?

Sinus tooth pain – Causes, Symptoms and Pain relief

Toothache is a common dental problem but the tooth pain developed when you are suffering from sinus infection is quite abnormal. Untreated sinus problems will be troublesome for your dental health as well as your nasal cavity. When the tissue lining in the sinus of nasal passage becomes inflamed, it causes Sinusitis. It is the … Continue reading Sinus tooth pain – Causes, Symptoms and Pain relief

Symptoms to detect an oral infection is spreading to your body

I am sure that you might have treated at least one tooth in your lifetime. Let me ask you a question. What will an infected tooth cause? Toothache, Swelling, Tooth sensitivity, Bad taste, Foul smell in the mouth. Then? Throbbing pain in the jaws, neck and ear also exists with the untreated infected tooth. It … Continue reading Symptoms to detect an oral infection is spreading to your body