Month: March 2017

Tooth sensitivity, also known as root sensitivity or dentin hypersensitivity is a common dental problem. It causes discomfort or pain in your teeth when they are exposed to something hot, cold, sweet or sour. The pain can be sharp and sudden causing deep sensation at the nerve endings of your teeth.

Getting kids interested in the mundane task of  regular brushing is the key  to developing life-long healthy dental routines. You can start with setting an example by taking good care of your own teeth. This sends a message that oral health is something important. Brushing along with the kids and letting them choose fun toothbrushes… Continue reading

Do you want a 1000-watt smile like celebrities with perfectly straight white teeth? Then opting for Six Month Smile treatment is the best choice, according to Dr. Ranjitha Mukund, Green Meadow Dental, 3579 B Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111.

Partial dentures are removable false teeth which replace one  or more missing teeth in your mouth. They are made of acrylic, nylon or metal and are usually recommended when one or more of natural teeth are still present in your mouth, and therefore referred to as partial dentures.

Mouthwashes are an easy and effective way to kill germs that cause plaque, gingivitis, tooth decay and cavities. Also, the aftertaste of mint and other flavors leave our mouth refreshed for long periods. But many of us wonder whether   these mouthwashes are equally effective and safe for our kids? The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends… Continue reading

Stains on teeth are common, caused when small food particles get stuck in between the teeth, and continue to remain there when we do not bother to clean it. Discoloration caused by stains can happen inside and outside the tooth and there are three kinds of tooth discoloration.

You know  your baby is teething when his first set of teeth or primary teeth starts breaking through the gums. It usually begins at around 6 months of age. It might also start anytime between  3  and 12 months of age. At the end of 3 years your child will have 20 primary teeth. The… Continue reading

Oral hygiene is a very important health consideration that should be taken very seriously. A walk through any grocery or a pharmacy reinforces this fact by showcasing the countless innovations in the world of dental hygiene. In this post we have rounded three innovative and useful designs of tooth brushes to make brushing more fun.

While mouthguard may seem like just another piece of equipment, use of a properly-fitted mouthguard provides a number of advantages, which we have already discussed in our previous blog.

Mouth ulcers are painful.  Generally they are round or oval in shape that appear inside the mouth, mostly on the cheeks and lips. They are white, yellow or grey in color with red inflamed rims .