Wisdom teeth are the third molars at the back of the mouth. They are the last adult teeth to erupt. Impacted wisdom tooth is the tooth that does not have enough room for emerging or growing resulting in pain, damage to other teeth and other oral problems. This article discusses about the symptoms, complications and the procedure to remove impacted wisdom tooth/teeth. Symptoms In many cases, there are no obvious symptoms. However, impacted wisdom tooth can damage and rarely have the following symptoms: Bad breath Painful gum or jaw bone…
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Facts on Gum Contouring
If your teeth are hidden by gums or they are exposed from the gums, you can dive for gum contouring technique. Gum contouring is a branch of cosmetic dentistry which improves your smile. It corrects too low or too high gums. Why do uneven gums occur? Following are the factors responsible for uneven gums. Improper brushing Using hard bristle brushes Hyperactive upper lip muscle Sensitivity to chemicals Consumption of alcohol and tobacco Genetic disorders Symptoms of Periodontal diseases Taking medicines to control blood pressure What is the treatment for uneven…
Read MoreProblems that Affect Oral Health of Children
Children encounter a number of oral health issues. Even though milk teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, baby’s teeth should be kept healthy as it contributes to child’s overall health. To maintain a good state of oral health, you need to start dental for your kids in their early childhood. In this article, we will discuss the problems that affect the oral health of the children. Following are the common dental problems that affect the oral health of the child: Baby bottle tooth decay Baby bottle tooth decay is also…
Read MoreTreatment of Facial Deformities
Candidates with facial deformities can be corrected by some techniques. Techniques for correction of facial deformities are as follows: Craniofacial surgery Orthognathic or orthomorphic surgery Cleft lip or Palate lip surgery Craniofacial surgery: Craniofacial surgery is a surgery involved in the management of cranium and facial deformities. This surgery involves the manipulation of cranium. What type of facial deformities it corrects? Misshapen heads (Craniosyntosis) Defects on Nose �naso frontal encephalocele Mid face Hypoplasia How it corrects the deformities? Facial deformities can be corrected by craniosyntosis. Before this surgery preparative instructions…
Read MoreWhich Vitamins and Minerals Help in Fighting Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a common occurrence among many people. Unless treated timely, gum disease leads to loss of teeth. To prevent gum disease, regular check ups are essential. Having checkups not only detects oral problems in early stage, but also make you understand how to maintain your oral health.
Read MoreHow to Identify Gum Recession?
Dental problems like gum recession not only affect the oral aesthetics but also rises dental health issues. It is, therefore, necessary to identify the problem as soon as possible. Here are some signs or symptoms of gum recession. As the gums recede, more surface of the tooth is exposed and visible. When the tooth appear much longer, it indicates that there is gum recession. Tooth appears notched at the gum line. Tooth sensitivity is the other common indication of receding gums. As the gums recede, the cementum which covers the…
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