Inappropriate self-treatment with topically applied therapeutic or non- therapeutic agents frequently results in mucosal burns. This is a report of a rare and unusual case of an oral chemical burn caused by crushed raw garlic, and highlight the importance .
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With age comes wisdom. As do wisdom teeth. You must have heard many horror stories from friends and relatives alike about their wisdom tooth extraction. While the experience can be harrowing, it is not always the case. So, if .
Bad breath, also known as Halitosis, is the 3rd most common dental complaint after tooth decay and gum diseases. It comes among the 100 most common causes of distress in humans, and almost 50% of population suffers from halitosis. .
If you recently got your braces, then the experience can undoubtedly be painful and difficult to deal with for the first few days. During this period, you may feel like the brackets are poking into your gums and cheeks, .
This study was originally published in the Journal of American Dental Association, Oct 2017, Vol 148, Issue 1. In the practice of dentistry, dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) is one of the more common problems that dentists encounter. It has a .
Tooth caries and tooth sensitivity are some of the most common dental problems that people suffer from. These conditions cause pain and can result in high medical costs over time. Fluoride varnish is a dental treatment that involves the .
Haemorrhoids or piles are a common condition that affects millions around the world. In fact, over 10 million people in India suffer from piles in a year! Haemorrhoids are swollen veins in your anus or rectum. They generally disappear on their .
Many studies show that gum disease has a high prevalence all over the globe. It is also known to affect systemic health and cause metabolic, cardiovascular, atheroscelerotic, and rheumatoid diseases, as well as aspiration pneumonia. Since the symptoms of .
Have you ever noticed a soft sticky film on your teeth? This film is called dental plaque, which consists of millions of naturally-occurring mouth bacteria that feed on the food and drinks you consume. When plaque is allowed to .
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), antibiotic resistance is one of the most serious health threats around the world. Antibiotic resistance is defined as the ability of a bacteria to resist the effects of an .