The Wisdom Tooth

       Fluoride is often referred as double ended sword. So is technology, still we don’t refrain ourselves from using it. Same way, by following proper guidelines from your dentist, you can make a virtue of fluorides. Fluoride is a solace for high risk caries individuals. High risk caries individuals: Poor oral hygiene Diet rich in sugar or caries causing food Those who wear orthodontic brackets Individuals with less saliva secretion (due to medications) Children with special health care needs Pregnant women Mechanism:     When you use fluoride containing tooth paste/ mouth rinses, it strengthens your teeth in 3 ways. It decreases the solubility of tooth by incorporating fluorapatite crystals which is not naturally found in your teeth. It can reverse caries at early stages. It also inhibits production of acids by plaque bacteria. Fluoridated toothpaste : 20-40% reduction in caries     Ki...

           Pregnancy is a life-altering event in every woman's life. Be prepared for it in every best way possible. Believe it or not, even your teeth also take the impact of your pregnancy hormones. It is important to take meticulous care for your oral cavity. Know what exactly happens in your mouth and how to save yourself from the trouble! An important thing to know,                                                                       So, the wisest thing to do will be getting treated all your dental problems if you are planning to conceive. Visit your dentist even before you visit your OG. Why is it so important? The stress of undergoing any dental treatment can affect your child. As you all know only limited drugs are deemed safer during pregnancy....

     Hay all! It’s your boy Streptococcus mutans. For those who don’t know, I am a bacterium. Me and my friends live in your teeth. Unlike you, I always work from home. I may be a tenant but my landlord always pays the rent (price). And this is my life story. Let’s get to my humble abode…          My place (i.e. tooth) has two parts- crown (the visible portion) and the root (which provides support and stability).        It has three layers- Enamel (outermost), dentin and pulp. My dream is to get to bone for which I have to unlock three stages. Unlocking first level (enamel)       My landlord often forgets to brush twice and never flosses. So I get more food to feed on (Yay!) and I produce acid which gives me pass to explore into the tooth. When I am here he won’t feel a thing. He may notice some color change which he neglects. Unlocking second level (dentin)  ...