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 …

Habit Breaking Appliances

 It is normal for the children to have to unhealthy oral habits. Some of such habits include thumb sucking, nail biting, lip biting, tongue thrusting, mouth breathing etc. In order to control such routines, separate appliances are designed and manufactured. These appliances are known as habit breaking appliances. These appliances can either be of removable …

Local Anesthesia

Local anesthesia is any technique to induce the absence of sensation in a specific part of the body, generally for the aim of inducing local analgesia, that is, local insensitivity to pain, although other local senses may be affected as well. It allows patients to undergo surgical and dental procedures with reduced pain and distress. It may be used with sedation, which calms …