Categories Oral Health

Dental Plaque

The most common dental diseases, tooth decay and gum ailments, result from the longstanding biofilm on tooth surfaces. A tenacious layer, known as the pellicle, is always present on the teeth. The pellicle adheres strongly to germs in the mouth, forming a microbial community referred to as dental…

Read More
Categories Oral Health

Teeth Decay in unerupted teeth

Dental decay is an acid destruction of teeth and known as Dental Caries. It occurs on the teeth surfaces when oral microbes in the presence of sugar produce acid. The acid breakdown the tooth surfaces and continues until treated. This whole phenomenon occurs on the erupted teeth which…

Read More
Categories Oral Health

White spots on tooth

Many dental patients seek treatment for white spots present on tooth surface especially front teeth. There are two main causes for them to occur; Enamel hypoplasia and demineralization. Enamel Hoplasia: Tooth enamel  comprises mainly of Calcium and Phosphate ions and its average thickness is 2.58 mm. Enamel hypoplasia…

Read More
Categories Oral Health

Mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcers are sore areas in the mouth and also called Canker Sore. In some cases, they are very painful while some people are least bothered with their presence. There are multiple reasons for their occurrence of which mental stress is the main factor. Students with stress of…

Read More