Category Archives: Oral Care

Why is there Bad Breath after Tonsillectomy?

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The tonsils play a small role in fighting infections in our body but they can be a source of infection and obstruction for both adults and children, and are responsible for a significant number of childhood diseases. An infection of the tonsils is called tonsillitis and it is mostly seen in children and young adults. Serious infection of the tonsils can cause some problems and tonsillectomy may be needed to rectify them.

What is tonsillectomy?

Tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove the tonsils which are located on either side of the back of the throat. Tonsillectomy is needed when the tonsils become infected frequently (tonsillitis). In many cases, tonsillectomy may be a more effective and less costly treatment than extended or repeated treatments for an infected throat. Tonsillectomy in children is one of the more common surgeries performed on children but the surgical procedure is done less often in adults. However tonsillectomy is only considered when other treatment methods are not effective as some tonsillitis cases can be cured without the need for surgery. Continue reading →

What is Oral Pyogenic Granuloma?

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Pyogenic granuloma

Oral pyogenic granuloma is a relatively common lesion that appears in the mouth as an overgrowth of oral tissues. Often also known as “Granuloma gravidarum” and “Pregnancy tumor“, it can be found elsewhere on the surface of skin and involve the septum of the nose.

The term “pyogenic granuloma” is misleading because it is not a true granuloma. It was originally applied because the identical lesion on skin was thought to be a reaction to infection by pyogenic (pus producing) organisms. In actuality, it consists of many dilated blood vessels in a loose swollen connective tissue stroma, which is often quite prone to bleeding. Continue reading →

Orthodontic wax is your solution when braces hurt.

Orthodontic users might find it disturbing as the metal parts of the braces will cause soreness and discomfort . Displacement of arch wire may take place when tooth moved and causes irritation to the oral mucosa and produce traumatic ulcers.

Orthodontic users may even hinder themselves from speech and eating to avoid contacting with the sharp components. ORTHODONTIC WAX is your ultimate solution.

Orthodontic wax is normally supplied in forms of roll or rope , provided in a small portable container for consumers to carry around. Continue reading →

So can hydrogen peroxide be used as mouthwash safely?

So can hydrogen peroxide (H202)  be used as mouthwash safely? Many have pondered on the thought, but first let us get down to the basics.

What exactly is Hydrogen Peroxide (H202)?

Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is actually a pale bluish liquid but appears colorless when diluted in aqueous form. More powerful than that of chlorine, hydrogen peroxide (H202) has strong oxidizing properties due to an increased oxidation potential and hence has found many applications in everyday life ranging from bleaches to antiseptics and even rocket fuel to military ordnance. Continue reading →

Top 10 foods or drinks that strengthen tooth enamel naturally

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Tooth enamel is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance in our body; however it does not mean that it is immune to its surroundings. Nutrition, diet and oral health are closely linked to each other. You need healthy teeth to chew and take in nutrition from food, and nutrition is essential for the growth, development, and maintenance of the structures and tissues in the mouth. Continue reading →

Oral Health: Relationship between the body and mouth II

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Is there a way to link oral signs and symptoms to certain diseases?

In some diseases, there can be very specific oral health presentations or manifestations. In fact, there are times where the mouth is the first site to show signs of an underlying systemic condition, preceding clinical diagnosis by months. Hence it is important that if you noticed any sudden changes in your mouth that cannot be relate back or correspond to a known cause, it may be wise to monitor those changes. If the abnormal changes persist for weeks or become symptomatic, it is best to get it checked out by a dentist as soon as possible to prevent late diagnosis and complications.

Below is an outline of possible oral health problems or presentations under some of the common conditions or diseases of the body: Continue reading →

Oral Health: Relationship between the body and mouth I

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Relationship of the mouth to the body

As stressed in previous articles, oral health can influence our general health and vice verse. In fact, some changes in our general health are often reflected in the oral cavity and at times, can even precede clinical diagnosis of the systemic condition.

What are the common body changes that affect our oral health?

Hormonal changes in the body can often be a source of drastic oral health changes despite patients having fairly good oral hygiene. A hormone imbalance in the body, such which occurs during pregnancy or puberty spurt, can modify behaviors of cells in our body, in particular our immune system. Continue reading →

Oral Health Guidelines for Pregnant Women

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When you are an expecting mother or planning to get pregnant it is important to know some oral health factors that would aid and have impact on the health of mother and the growth of fetus.

When to see a dentist?

It is best to see a dentist before you plan for pregnancy. It is easier to treat your dental decays and gum disease before you get pregnant as body changes may complicate some of the dental diseases. Continue reading →

Ever wonder how a dentist is so good at managing children ?

pediatric dentistNon pharmacological management of children s dental  in the dental surgery

Non pharmacological means without the use of any drugs or medicine to manage or control a child’s behavior in the dental surgery so that dental treatment can be done. Most pediatric dentist will use this common method on your children. The method of using drugs or pharmacological methods are usually reserved for those really anxious or extremely uncontrollable children. A useful example would be the use of nitrous oxide in Pediatric dental clinics. Although it was not very popular 10 years ago, it is a commonly practiced now.

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