Dasalla Dental Clinic

06/11/2025

🍼 Putting a baby to sleep with a bottle may seem comforting, but it’s one of the most common causes of early tooth decay in infants — medically known as Baby Bottle Caries or Nursing Bottle Caries. It occurs when liquids like milk, formula, or juice stay in contact with baby teeth for long periods, especially during sleep.

During sleep, saliva flow drops, reducing the mouth’s natural cleansing ability. The sugars in milk or juice then feed oral bacteria, which release acids that attack the enamel. Over time, this leads to rapid and severe decay — typically seen on the upper front teeth, spreading to molars if untreated.

Dentists often identify this pattern of decay by its characteristic brown or black spots near the gum line. It can cause pain, feeding difficulties, and infection, affecting speech and the alignment of permanent teeth later in life. Unfortunately, many parents only notice it once visible damage has already occurred.

To prevent it, experts recommend: avoid letting babies sleep with bottles containing anything other than water, wipe gums with a clean cloth after feeding, and start gentle brushing once the first tooth erupts. Early dental visits — ideally by age one — help detect any early signs and guide parents toward lifelong oral health habits.

20/09/2025

🚫 Why Does a 14-Year-Old End Up with DESTROYED TEETH?

When we see a teenager with severely damaged teeth, the main cause is usually advanced dental caries, resulting from a combination of factors:

1. Poor oral hygiene: Lack of proper brushing and flossing allows dental plaque and food debris to progressively destroy the enamel.

2. High-sugar diet: Frequent consumption of sodas, packaged juices, cookies, candies, and snacks is one of the leading triggers of aggressive caries in children and adolescents.

3. Lack of dental check-ups: Many parents only take their children to the dentist when pain or visible problems appear. By then, the damage is often already advanced.

4. Socioeconomic and cultural factors: Limited access to dental care, lack of oral health education, and normalizing dental pain contribute to worsening conditions.

5. Emotional or personal neglect: In some cases, poor oral hygiene may be linked to depression, anxiety, or family neglect.

👉 A 14-year-old with destroyed teeth is not only facing an aesthetic issue but also chronic pain, infections, eating difficulties, and low self-esteem.

Prevention is key: teaching oral hygiene from early childhood, scheduling dental visits every 6 months, and reducing sugar intake are fundamental steps to avoid reaching this stage.

31/07/2025

Why Toothache Gets Worse at Night — The Real Reason Behind It.

Many people notice their toothache feels more intense when they lie down — especially at night. It’s not psychological. It’s biological.

When you lie flat, gravity shifts blood flow toward your head. This increases blood volume around the infected tooth, raising internal pressure in the pulp chamber — a closed space that can't expand.
The result? Throbbing, pulsing pain that worsens even if you’re resting.

In cases of irreversible pulpitis or deep decay, the inflamed nerve tissue reacts more aggressively when the body is in a horizontal position. Add to that the lack of distractions at night, and the pain feels magnified.

If your tooth hurts more when lying down, it's a red flag that the pulp may be severely inflamed or infected — and likely needs immediate dental treatment such as root canal therapy.
Delaying may lead to abscess, bone infection, or facial swelling.
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This post is for public awareness. It does not replace professional dental advice. If you notice any symptoms—pain, swelling, sensitivity—please consult your dentist promptly.

17/07/2025

Myth vs Reality 🪥
Hard brushes don’t clean better — they damage your gums!
Switch to soft bristles for a healthy smile. 👄✨

17/06/2025

Early prevention is the key to a lifetime of good dental health. Parents play a very important role in protecting a child's teeth, and your dentist is your partner in taking care of your child's oral health. Visit your dentist now!

If you think that baby teeth are temporary, and therefore, not important? Well, think again.

Healthy baby teeth will usually result in healthy permanent teeth. Children who constantly drink from bottle is at higher risk of developing baby bottle tooth decay also known as "early childhood caries." It is a common problem among children under the age of five but can be avoided through awareness and prevention such as:

• Wipe your baby's gums with a clean, damp gauze pad or washcloth after feeding.

• Never let your baby fall asleep with a bottle filled with milk, juice, or soda in their mouth.

• Teach your child to drink from a cup by the age of 1 and discourage frequent or prolonged use of a training or sippy cup.

• Never give your child a pacifier dipped in anything sweet.

• Limit the amount of sweet or sticky foods your child eats.

• When your child’s first tooth appears, brush it with fluoride toothpaste and talk to your dentist about scheduling the first dental visit.

Early prevention is the key to a lifetime of good dental health. Parents play a very important role in protecting a child's teeth, and your dentist is your partner in taking care of your child's oral health. Visit your dentist now!

14/06/2025

FYI dear friends/patients🙂

This is why maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial when wearing braces! ⚠️

The white spots you see on the teeth are often the first signs of cavities.
These spots happen because of plaque buildup around the brackets of braces.

When brushing isn’t done properly, plaque (a sticky layer of bacteria) collects around the brackets. Over time, it starts to damage the enamel, causing these chalky white marks.

These are not just stains — they are early signs of enamel weakening, which can turn into real cavities if ignored.

➡️ Good brushing and flossing, especially around braces, is the best way to prevent this.
➡️ Regular dental checkups and fluoride treatments also help protect the Enamel.

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Note: This content is for educational awareness only and not a substitute for professional dental advice or diagnosis.
Created for patient awareness — dental professionals are encouraged to share it.

13/06/2025

Premature loss of primary (baby) teeth is a serious dental concern that can significantly affect the proper development of a child’s permanent dentition. Baby teeth are not only essential for chewing, speaking, and aesthetics, but they also serve as natural space maintainers for the permanent teeth developing underneath them.

When a baby tooth is lost earlier than its expected exfoliation time—due to decay, trauma, or extraction—the adjacent teeth tend to drift or tilt into the empty space. This disrupts the alignment and spacing needed for the permanent tooth to erupt in its correct position. As a result, the permanent tooth may become impacted, erupt out of alignment, or be forced into an abnormal position, leading to:

🦷Dental crowding

🦷Malocclusion (misaligned bite)

🦷Functional issues with chewing or speaking

🦷Increased risk of orthodontic problems

In many cases, space maintainers may be recommended by the pediatric dentist to preserve the space for the erupting permanent tooth. However, prevention remains the best strategy. Maintaining excellent oral hygiene, regular dental checkups, fluoride exposure, and timely treatment of caries can help prevent early tooth loss and the complications that follow.

In summary, early loss of baby teeth is not a minor issue. It can set off a cascade of developmental dental problems that may require extensive orthodontic intervention later in life. Every effort should be made to retain primary teeth until their natural exfoliation period.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical evaluation. If you're experiencing symptoms, always consult a healthcare provider. The accompanying image is for illustrative purposes only.

31/05/2025

CTTO

21/05/2025

Bring your kids to the dentist when their first tooth comes in. Yes, that early. That’s what’s recommended.

We started scheduling appointments the moment that first little tooth popped through. Because we believe in preventative care. We believe in good habits from the start.

I don’t care if they’re “just baby teeth.” I’ve heard that excuse too many times.
Those baby teeth? They hold space for permanent ones. They affect speech, jaw development, confidence.

So no, it’s not “too early.”
It’s responsible. It’s intentional.
It’s the opposite of what so many of us grew up with.

Don’t be the parent who shrugs it off, who waits until there’s pain, infection, trauma.
Be the cycle breaker.
The one who teaches dental care isn’t a luxury, it’s basic hygiene.

Because some of us are now spending our adulthood in pain, paying the price for what our parents ignored.

You can do better. Your kids deserve better.

21/05/2025

Thumb sucking will create open bite

17/05/2025

CTTO

Impacted wisdom teeth are often dismissed as harmless if they don’t cause pain. But research shows that over 70% of impacted third molars are asymptomatic, meaning they cause no immediate signs of discomfort—yet they can be silently destructive beneath the surface.

When a wisdom tooth is impacted, especially if it's mesially angulated (tilted forward), it frequently presses against the adjacent second molar. This hidden pressure can lead to:

➡️Deep decay between the teeth that brushing and flossing can't reach

➡️Bone loss around the second molar

➡️Formation of fluid-filled cysts that may damage surrounding bone and nerves

➡️Gum inflammation or infection even without visible swelling

Most patients remain unaware until the damage is advanced—by then, both the wisdom tooth and its neighbor might require extraction.

Early diagnosis through dental X-rays and proactive removal of impacted molars can prevent these complications and protect long-term oral health. It’s not about removing teeth—it’s about preserving the ones that matter.

Don’t wait for pain to be your first symptom.
Wisdom teeth don’t always hurt—until they’ve already done the damage.