General Dentistry

Will telling lies provoke “lie” bumps on the tongue?

Transient Lingual Papillitis (Lie bump) is a harmless, inflammatory condition that affects the fungiform papillae on the tongue. Fungiform papillae are raised lingual structures present on the tongue surfaces and contain taste buds, temperature receptors. When it gets irritated with allergies, or infections, transient lingual papillitis will occur. It is called “lie” bumps because many … Continue reading Will telling lies provoke “lie” bumps on the tongue?

What are teeth craze lines?

Do you notice any minute vertical lines over the teeth surfaces? If yes. Don’t worry. You are not alone. Such tiny cracks are called craze lines. Few people confuse that the craze lines are fractures on the teeth. In contrast, tooth cracks and craze lines are two different things. Unlike cracked teeth, the craze lines … Continue reading What are teeth craze lines?

Do you know these 6 causes of bad taste in your mouth?

Do you notice an atypical, bad, bitter or metallic taste in your mouth frequently? Don’t take it lightly because such lingering bad taste might be indicative of underlying health issues. In general, we sense taste with a  message sent by our taste buds to the brain through nerves regarding the different flavors (sweet, sour, salty, … Continue reading Do you know these 6 causes of bad taste in your mouth?

How does Cerebral Palsy affect our oral health?

Cerebral Palsy is a neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to control his/her muscles. This in turn, causes difficulties in maintaining the body postures and movements. The root cause of cerebral palsy is the atypical brain development in the uterus or unexpected brain injury after the delivery. Dentists reveal that cerebral palsy itself does … Continue reading How does Cerebral Palsy affect our oral health?

What causes taste loss at times?

You should pay attention to your health when you cannot sense the taste of food. It is not just a taste disorder and may be a warning sign of a health disorder. For instance, taste loss happens with damage to the nervous system. Recently, doctors observe that people affected with coronavirus lose their sense of … Continue reading What causes taste loss at times?

Keto diet and oral health

Keto diet (or) Ketogenic diet is the trendy diet program as it is recommended by many medical practitioners as well as fitness trainers. It is a high fat, moderate protein and less carbohydrate diet plan. High-fat meats like seafoods, eggs and low car veggies like Avocados are the perfect ones to eat on this diet.

6 foods for healthy teeth

Good oral care is not just brushing and flossing your teeth. It extends to getting regular dental check-ups, neglecting various foods, consuming various supercharged foods for teeth and so on. Your dentist might recommend you various fruits and veggies for your tooth’s well-being. Right? This post deals with the list of functional foods that will … Continue reading 6 foods for healthy teeth

Baby bottle tooth decay – Causes, Treatment and Prevention Tips

Kids and children are highly susceptible to cavities. Tooth decay occurs in toddlers or babies are commonly known as baby bottle tooth decay or nursing caries. Such early childhood caries occurs mainly due to frequent feeding of sugary drinks to kids with a baby bottle.

Enamel erosion – Types, Causes and Symptoms

Enamel is the hard, protective cover of our teeth and is made up of mineral components. The loss of minerals, crystal substances in the enamel soften and wear away the enamel that exposes the dentin underneath the teeth. It causes pain and sensitivity when the tooth encounters physical wear and tear actions like biting. This … Continue reading Enamel erosion – Types, Causes and Symptoms

Common lung diseases caused by poor oral health

A healthy mouth is key for a healthy life. We are stating this because our mouth is the entryway with which the harmful microbes enter into our body and causing various life-threatening diseases. The germs present in oral infectious conditions like decayed teeth, plaque build-up, gum diseases can easily enter into the bloodstream and travel … Continue reading Common lung diseases caused by poor oral health