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Brushing harder doesn’t clean better. 🦷✨Brushing with too much pressure can actually wear down the enamel, which is the ...
24/08/2025

Brushing harder doesn’t clean better. 🦷✨

Brushing with too much pressure can actually wear down the enamel, which is the protective outer layer of teeth. Once the enamel is gone, it doesn’t grow back, leading to increased tooth sensitivity, yellowing, and a higher risk of cavities.

Aggressive brushing also puts gums at risk, causing the gum tissue to recede and exposing the sensitive root surfaces of the teeth. Over time, this damage can lead to permanent gum loss and even loosen the support around teeth.

Healthy brushing isn’t about force — it’s about technique. Always use a soft-bristled toothbrush and apply gentle pressure using short, circular motions. If the bristles on your toothbrush splay out quickly, that’s a clear sign you’re brushing too hard.

Tongue thrusting is a habit where the tongue pushes against or between the front teeth during swallowing, speaking, or e...
24/07/2025

Tongue thrusting is a habit where the tongue pushes against or between the front teeth during swallowing, speaking, or even while resting. It’s most common in children but can continue into adulthood if not treated.

Over time, this constant pressure can:

➡️Push teeth out of alignment, causing open bite or gaps.

➡️Affect how the jaws grow, leading to bite issues.

➡️Interfere with speech, especially with sounds like “s”, “sh”, and “z”.

If left untreated, it may require orthodontic correction.
Treatment options include:

➡️Myofunctional therapy to retrain tongue posture and muscle coordination.

➡️Speech therapy to improve tongue control during speech.

➡️Habit-breaking appliances or orthodontic intervention if teeth have shifted.

Early diagnosis makes treatment easier and more effective.
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Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars that don’t have enough space to fully erupt in the mouth. Because of this, they o...
17/07/2025

Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars that don’t have enough space to fully erupt in the mouth. Because of this, they often grow at odd angles — pushing against the second molars. What’s alarming is that this damage usually happens without any noticeable pain in the early stages. You might feel completely fine, while silent destruction is taking place underneath the gums.

As the impacted wisdom tooth presses against the second molar, it can slowly erode the healthy tooth’s root or enamel. This constant pressure can create a trap for bacteria and food particles, increasing the risk of deep cavities, gum infections, and even bone loss between the two teeth. If left undetected, the healthy molar — which is critical for chewing — might end up needing a root canal, a large filling, or even extraction.

Since the process is often painless at first, many patients don’t realize there’s a problem until it’s too late. That’s why dentists recommend regular X-rays during the late teens or early twenties, when wisdom teeth typically start to erupt. Catching the problem early means the difference between a simple extraction and permanent damage to your healthy teeth.

If you still have your wisdom teeth and haven’t had them evaluated recently, it’s worth asking your dentist for an updated scan. Early action can save your smile from long-term complications.

Many people use their teeth as a quick tool to open bottle caps or packages, especially when they don’t have a bottle op...
13/07/2025

Many people use their teeth as a quick tool to open bottle caps or packages, especially when they don’t have a bottle opener nearby. While it may seem harmless in the moment, this habit puts a lot of pressure on your teeth.

Your teeth are meant for biting and chewing food, not for cracking open hard objects. Using them like this can cause small cracks or even serious fractures. These cracks may not always be visible right away, but they can weaken the tooth over time, eventually leading to pain, sensitivity, or even tooth loss.

Fractured teeth often require complex treatments like root canal therapy, crowns, or in some cases, extraction. This kind of damage can also affect the nerves inside your tooth, leading to long-term issues if not treated promptly. What starts as a small crack can easily become a bigger dental emergency.

To keep your teeth healthy and strong, it’s important to treat them with care. Avoid using them for anything other than eating, and always use the proper tools for tasks like opening bottles or tearing packages. It’s a simple habit change that can save you pain, money, and a lot of future dental work.

Many parents give their babies a bottle of milk at bedtime to help them fall asleep. While this may seem harmless, it ca...
10/07/2025

Many parents give their babies a bottle of milk at bedtime to help them fall asleep. While this may seem harmless, it can quietly harm your child’s teeth. When a baby falls asleep with milk in their mouth, the natural sugars in milk stay on the teeth for long periods. During sleep, saliva flow reduces, making it harder for the mouth to wash away these sugars.

This creates a perfect environment for bacteria to grow. The bacteria feed on the sugars and produce acid that attacks the tooth enamel. Over time, this leads to early tooth decay — especially in the upper front teeth — even if your child is very young or still has only baby teeth.

This kind of decay is known as nursing bottle caries. It can cause pain, infection, and even problems with speech or eating later on. That’s why it’s important to avoid putting your child to bed with a bottle, and to clean their teeth or gums before sleep, even if they only have a few teeth. Early prevention protects their smile for life.

Over time, toothbrush bristles lose their shape and become frayed. When this happens, they stop cleaning effectively — t...
09/07/2025

Over time, toothbrush bristles lose their shape and become frayed. When this happens, they stop cleaning effectively — they can’t reach between teeth or remove plaque properly. Worse, worn bristles can be too harsh on your gums, causing irritation or even recession.

That’s why it’s important to replace your toothbrush every 3 months, or sooner if the bristles start to look splayed or uneven. A fresh brush ensures better cleaning and protects your gums from damage. It’s a small habit that makes a big difference to your oral health.

New research suggests that flossing your teeth at least once a week may significantly lower your risk of stroke. In a 25...
06/07/2025

New research suggests that flossing your teeth at least once a week may significantly lower your risk of stroke. In a 25-year study involving over 6,000 people, those who flossed regularly had up to a 44% lower risk of certain types of stroke, especially those caused by blood clots. Even the risk of atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm problem linked to stroke, was about 12% lower in regular flossers.

Scientists believe this connection exists because flossing reduces harmful bacteria and inflammation in the mouth. When gum health improves, it may help prevent bacteria from entering the bloodstream and triggering blood clots or artery damage that can lead to strokes.

Although the study hasn’t been fully peer-reviewed yet and relied on self-reported habits, the findings still highlight how a simple habit like flossing might protect not just your smile—but your brain and heart too.

A dental drill, also called an air-turbine handpiece, uses compressed air to spin at extremely high speeds. It can rotat...
06/07/2025

A dental drill, also called an air-turbine handpiece, uses compressed air to spin at extremely high speeds. It can rotate up to 450,000 times in just one minute. That’s even faster than the turbines found in jet engines. This incredible speed helps dentists cut through tooth structure smoothly and precisely, with less pressure and discomfort for the patient.

Ignoring impacted or problematic wisdom teeth can lead to infection, decay, and damage to surrounding teeth, potentially...
09/06/2025

Ignoring impacted or problematic wisdom teeth can lead to infection, decay, and damage to surrounding teeth, potentially resulting in tooth loss.
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The longer you delay, the more you pay!Waiting to address dental issues can lead to more serious and costly problems dow...
29/05/2025

The longer you delay, the more you pay!
Waiting to address dental issues can lead to more serious and costly problems down the line, so it's important to prioritize regular dental check-ups and prompt treatment.

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Dental Aesthetics, F-10 Markaz, Islamabad
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27/05/2025

A dental bridge is a fixed prosthetic device used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth (or teeth) to adjacent natural teeth or dental implants.
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If you're not ready for dental surgery but need a temporary solution for a missing tooth, a removable partial denture is...
22/05/2025

If you're not ready for dental surgery but need a temporary solution for a missing tooth, a removable partial denture is a good option. Partial dentures are removable appliances that replace one or more missing teeth and are less invasive than other options like bridges or implants. They can be made with a metal or plastic frame and are designed to fit into the gap with the help of the surrounding teeth for support.
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051-2222984, 0333-5389959
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