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05/12/2019

You twice a day and remember to , but you still notice . Have you thought about the cleanliness of your ? ?

25/12/2018

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Drama we hear everyday in Dental Clinic 1.My children inherited tooth decay from me (mother) or their Father 2. One deca...
02/12/2018

Drama we hear everyday in Dental Clinic

1.My children inherited tooth decay from me (mother) or their Father

2. One decayed tooth pass it on to others

First Scenario

Your assumption is wrong the mistake sometimes is from you (mothers) and a times poor oral hygiene.

We all know that certain diseases are transmitted from one person to another. But did you know that the germ causing tooth decay is contagious and it is passed from
person-to-person too?

Evidence suggests that most infants and young children acquire tooth decay causing germs from their mothers. Tooth decay causing germ is commonly passed along to a child:

●When parent or caregiver or siblings tastes food to ensure it’s not too hot
●When he or she “cleans” a pacifier by sucking on it before handing it over
●When he or she try to soften food by chewing before feeding the child
●When sharing spoon
●When kissing a child

Scenario 2 :
The norm belief in our society is that one decayed tooth pass the disease to others even though the decayed tooth was removed.

This is a myth, The cause is lack of good oral hygiene.

Is Fruit Juice or Dried fruits Safe for the Teeth?✔ Fruit contains sugars (fructose, sucrose, and glucose ) but fresh f...
15/09/2018

Is Fruit Juice or Dried fruits Safe for the Teeth?

✔ Fruit contains sugars (fructose, sucrose, and glucose ) but fresh fruits appear to be of low in causing tooth decay. However, the same cannot be said for fruit juice. The juicing process releases the sugars from the whole fruit, and these drinks are potentially dangerous to teeth.

✔ Dried fruits can also cause tooth decay. The drying process releases some of the intrinsic sugars.

How to prevent tooth decay

✔Minimize fruits juice intake
✔Use straw to minimise continuous contact with teeth
✔Maintain good oral hygiene

Retained primary teeth teeth should exfoliate so that the permanent tooth underneath can come into the mouth. In some ...
29/08/2018

Retained primary teeth
teeth should exfoliate so that the permanent tooth underneath can come into the mouth. In some cases it doesn't exfoliate and the permanent teeth erupt in an abnormal position.

Why should we this condition?
Why not leave the over-retained primary alone?

Over-retained primary teeth can cause problems if not properly treated. They can cause periodontal problems, tooth decay and the tipping of the adjacent permanent as shown in the pictures. --------------------------------------------
It is clearly very important to always have your children's teeth checked by a dental professional so that conditions such as over-retained primary teeth can be identified as soon as possible. Early will improve the outcome.

Did you know rinsing your mouth after brushing your teeth isn't beneficial to your oral health?Fluoride is very good for...
11/08/2018

Did you know rinsing your mouth after brushing your teeth isn't beneficial to your oral health?

Fluoride is very good for your teeth, it makes it stronger and more resistance to tooth decay. You’re likely to find it in most of the toothpastes recommended by your dental surgeon.

To give your teeth the best chance of staying pearly white, you don’t want to lose the full benefit of brushing with a fluoride toothpaste. So, after you’ve finished brushing, spit out the excess and then do not rinse. Let the fluoride work it’s magic after you’ve finished brushing!

"Heading a football should be restricted in the professional game and banned for those under the age of 18, according to...
08/08/2018

"Heading a football should be restricted in the professional game and banned for those under the age of 18, according to one of the world's leading experts on brain injuries.

Dr Bennet Omalu discovered the brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

The condition has long-term effects and is caused by repeated head trauma.

Take care of your young ones..

Source : BBC

We often see cases where the children needs to have almost all teeth removed and Nothing we could do to try to save them...
19/07/2018

We often see cases where the children needs to have almost all teeth removed and Nothing we could do to try to save them. It hurts me whenever I see those cases; kids with gum disease, damaged teeth and countless holes who have been living in pain.

Some of their parents can’t afford dental care, and others simply don’t know the importance of oral hygiene.

Many parents just think, ‘I grew up having holes in my teeth, so now my kids are going to grow up having holes. A lot of people don’t realize it’s what you feed kids that causes it.

No Sugar, No Tooth decay.
Toothbrushing save the teeth

Self medication with any class of medicine is very bad, more so for antibiotics.Antibiotics are the medicines used for k...
12/07/2018

Self medication with any class of medicine is very bad, more so for antibiotics.

Antibiotics are the medicines used for killing or inhibiting growth of other bacteria. There are guidelines and recommendations for using specific antibiotics for specific conditions and doctor is the right person to decide right antibiotic for your condition, So not the person in Chemist.

If specific antibiotic worked for you last time it does not mean that it will work always because there are different types of bacteria causing infection may not be the same everytime.

Many times antibiotics are used for common cold or viral infection where these medicines are not useful.This is mis-use of antibiotic.

Apart from side effects the major concern with self medication of antibiotic is risk of increasing resistance.

Bacteria are very smart than human being. They quickly learn how to grow in the presence of antibiotic. When next time antibiotic is taken, it may not work. Thus, self consumption of antibiotic increases the risk of resistance and it is in our hands to prevent it.

The risk of reistance is not only for the person himself but also to the society. If person excretes resistant bacteria, the same bacteria can infect other person.

If this continues for long time, patients and doctors both would find it very difficult to treat simple infections.

❌Stop misusing antibiotic
❌Avoid self medication of antibiotic ✔Contribute in prevention of the menace of antibiotic resistance.

08/07/2018

Have a dental visit coming up? If you’re taking, or recently took, any antibiotics, be sure to let your dentist know. You should also ask your dentist about appropriate use of antibiotics before or after a procedure. http://bit.ly/2m9zmsT

The very thought of going to the dentist sends chills up the spine for many people. It is the perception of pain and dis...
07/07/2018

The very thought of going to the dentist sends chills up the spine for many people. It is the perception of pain and discomfort that causes their fear. The truth is that dentistry today is not nearly as painful as it once was, and most patients now find the clinical experience to be more comfortable overall.

Most patients’ fear probably stems from an experience they had many years ago when dental procedures were indeed much more painful Or base their perceptions on secondhand reports from parents, family, or friends. Even the Popular media only exacerbates the problem, with the typical representation of dental surgeons as “pain doctors”. But alots have changed today contrary to people perceptions :

✔Removing (Extraction) your tooth is the last line of treatment
✔ A hole in your teeth with no pain can easily be fill
✔ A hole in your tooth with pain Root canal treatment can be done
✔ Your Tooth can easily be remove without any pain by numbing the area with medication
✔Your Tooth can be replace by implant which is almost similar to your natural tooth without pain etc

We practice today pain free dentistry.

Removing your tooth today is as painless as removing your wears.

Oral Health Tips During Pregnancy Achieving good oral health and preventing problems like cavities and gum disease is as...
07/07/2018

Oral Health Tips During Pregnancy

Achieving good oral health and preventing problems like cavities and gum
disease is as easy as A-B-C:
✔Acquire healthy dental care habits.
✔Brush and floss regularly.
✔Conquer gum disease and tooth decay.

 Then, you can enjoy a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.
 Attend pre-natal oral health education classes during pregnancy
 Stop use of any to***co products and avoid secondhand smoke
 Stop consumption of any alcoholic beverages
 Stop use of any drug without recommendation from health professional
 Regularly visit your dentist for check-up

In between regular visits to the dentist, there are simple steps that you can
take to greatly decrease your risk of developing tooth decay, gum disease and
other dental problems. These include:

 ✔Brushing twice a day for 2mins each time using a soft bristles toothbrush
with fluoridated toothpaste
 ✔Rinsing with a fluoride mouth rinse if your dentist tells you to
✔ Flossing daily at least once a day
✔ Rinsing your mouth with water after every meal
 ✔Avoiding sticky carbohydrates like pastries, chocolates and refined sugar
to prevent tooth decay
 ✔Snacking with nuts, popcorn, carrots and fruits etc.

Good oral hygiene results in a mouth that looks and smells healthy. This
means:
a. Your teeth are clean and free of food debris
b. Gums are pink and do not hurt or bleed when you brush or floss
c. Bad breath is not a constant problem

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