Toothaches can be caused by a wide range of dental and sometimes non-dental issues. Tooth Decay Dental cavities may initially cause mild pain or sensitivity, especially to sweet, hot, or cold foods, but can escalate to a throbbing pain if the decay progresses to the nerve. Dental Abscess…

A variety of factors cause teeth staining. To be precise,  they are categorized into three main types: extrinsic, intrinsic, and age-related stains. Extrinsic stains They are caused by external factors that allow colored compounds to deposit on the enamel. Common causes include: Food and Drinks including Coffee, tea,…

Many dentists prescribe heavy antibiotics to treat a dental abscess. Taking antibiotics without draining it can lead to several issues because antibiotics alone may not effectively clear the infection. Antibiotics struggle to penetrate an abscess fully due to the dense, localized pocket of infection. The pus within an…

If the cavity reaches the deeper part of a tooth called the pulp, it can cause continuous or severe toothache. This pain is especially noticeable when chewing or when the tooth is exposed to hot or cold stimuli. Pain may also occur spontaneously without any stimulus. If left…

Oral hygiene, the practice of maintaining a healthy mouth, is essential for  well-being of an individual.  It goes beyond preventing bad breath and cavities, impacting various aspects of our health. Proper oral hygiene reduces the risk of gum disease, which has been linked to serious health conditions like…

Charcoal is a powder made from wood, coconut shells, and other natural ingredients. It is added to toothpaste as activated charcoal, which may help remove extrinsic stains from enamel due to its mildly abrasive nature. Extrinsic stains are located on the enamel surface and are caused by the…

Generally, people unnecessarily use commercially available products for mouth rinsing as an integral part of their oral health maintenance. They are unaware that most of them contain alcohol as a main component and use of such mouthwashes causes dryness of mouth that leads to irritation of the Oral…

A group of microbes called fungus, specifically Candida albicans, causes oral thrush, a yeast infection in the mouth. This leads to the condition known as Candidiasis. A healthy individual possesses small amounts of Candida in his/her mouth. Presence of other microorganisms keep the Candida growth under control. However,…

Normal color of a healthy tongue is pink.Sometimes, bacteria, food particles, and dead cells get trapped between the string-like taste buds on the tongue surface. This can cause the tongue to become coated and appear white. The taste buds then enlarge and swell and encourage thick coating on…

An invisible and highly tenacious film adheres to teeth called as Dental Biofilm.The prefix “Bio” is added before the film because it consists of bacteria that may cause tooth decay or gum diseases. Previously, people referred to this adhesive biofilm as “Dental Plaque.” Brushing teeth within 12 hours…