IPR

PATIENT EDUCATION lnterproximal reduction (IPR), also known as “tooth stripping” or “interdental reduction,” is the removal of small amounts of outer enamel tooth surface between two adjacent teeth. This is beneficial when a small amount of dental crowding must be eliminated and the removal of adult teeth or expansion of the dental arches by themselves …

14 IMP ORAL HYGIENE TIPS WHO HAVE BRACES ON TEETH

tips for new braces wearers, braces care products, how to take care of braces pain, braces tips, braces care kit, tips for braces first day, how to keep teeth clean with braces, braces, and oral hygiene. If your orthodontist has fitted you with elastics, remove them before brushing. Using a fluoride toothpaste and a small …

Tongue thrusting

Like thumb sucking, tongue thrusting is a normal behavioral pattern in young children. It’s actually part of the natural infantile swallowing pattern, which will normally change on its own, by the age of six, in most children.   Tongue thrusting, a common behavior, is the habit of placing the tongue in the wrong position during …

Thumb Sucking

The diagnosis of this condition is quite easy as the changes are very much noticeable. The associated thumb appears to be very much clean and reddened. The fingernails may also be short and chapped. The lips may also seem to be hyperactive.   If thumb sucking persists after the baby teeth have erupted, it can …

SPACE MAINTAINER

A space maintainer is an appliance that is custom-made by a dentist or orthodontist in acrylic or metal material. It can be either removable or cemented in a child’s mouth. Its purpose is to keep the space open to allow the permanent tooth to erupt and come into place. Baby teeth are important to the …

Dental Floss and Flossing Methods

Dental Floss

Gum disease begins at the gum line and between teeth. Daily flossing is an important part of your oral health care routine to help remove the plaque from these areas where a toothbrush doesn’t completely reach. But to truly reap the benefits, you need to use proper flossing technique. The Proper Flossing Technique : You’re flossing. …

SPORTS MOUTHGAURDS

Dentistry plays a large role in treating oral and craniofacial injuries resulting from sporting activities. In terms of data collection and analysis of dental injuries due to sporting activities, the field continues to be open for dentistry to assume a major leadership role in assessing dental injuries resulting from sporting activities. Whether you wear braces …