Month: March 2017

The habit of chewing gum dates back 3000 years. It is a soft substance used for chewing and not for swallowing. The process of chewing gum involves increased saliva flow in the mouth. It washes away acids produced from break down of stale food particles in the mouth. Too much acid breaks down tooth enamel… Continue reading

Studies show that our smile can be noticed from as far as 300 feet and makes us identifiable even from a good distance. The dazzle of our smile depends a lot on the color of  our teeth. Therefore, teeth-whitening is one of the most common cosmetic procedures sought for. With many over-the-counter (OTC) options and… Continue reading

A dental procedure like removal of a tooth from its socket can be a painful and distressing experience. “Before opting for tooth extraction, every effort will be made to eliminate the disease and retain the tooth. However, in some cases, a tooth extraction becomes inevitable”, says Dr. Ranjitha Mukund, Green Meadow Dental, 3579 B Berlin… Continue reading

Tooth extraction is a common yet crucial dental procedure for removing decayed, infected or impacted teeth.   You may want to know what precautions have to be taken before opting for a tooth extraction. 

Dental hygiene is an essential part of good health. For diabetic patients, the risk of gum disease and other oral problems increases due to increase in sugar level in body which weakens body’s defence mechanism. Therefore, it becomes highly critical for such people to take their oral health more seriously.

It seems impossible to break teeth. However, it can and does happen.  Chipped or cracked teeth are actually quite common. It happens when cavities reside for a long time, weakening the tooth structure. When you bite on a hard substance like a cookie or candy, the weakened enamel will either chip or fracture. In teeth… Continue reading

Enamel is  the hard protective covering of the tooth that protects the underlying dentine layer. The enamel gets eroded or worn out when exposed to acidic chemicals such as acidic food and drinks, leading to sensitivity.  You will be able to identify erosion by the structural differences. Tooth surfaces and edges  will appear as worn… Continue reading

Sharp and sudden pain or discomfort in your teeth when they are exposed to too hot, cold, sweet or sour condition is called tooth sensitivity. It  usually happens  when the tooth enamel gets worn down and gumline recedes exposing the underlying dentin.

Dental bridge is a dental restoration that bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge has two or more crowns referred to as abutment teeth, and in between there is a false tooth made from porcelain, alloys and gold or a combination of all these which  is called  a pontic.

“Taking proper dental care is very essential for good health, especially for those people suffering from diabetes as they face more oral health risk due to high blood sugar”, says Dr. Ranjitha Mukund, Green Meadow Dental, 3579 B Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111. (860)-865-0056.