A few days or weeks after the implant procedure, we sometimes get frantic calls from patients saying that their dental implant fell off or the implant screw fell off or that they even ended up swallowing the screw. Many a times though, the patients are unaware of what exactly fell out. My dental imp…Read More
In today’s world, stress is inevitable. Many of us are stressed out in some or the other way, physically, emotionally, mentally and psychologically. Most of these stressors are a result of us not being able to manage our lives or lifestyles in the right way. To put it in a better way, it is our …Read More
When fall begins, we start thinking of Halloween, pumpkins, fall leaves, chilly days, thanksgiving and, of course, all the food that goes with fall! Pumpkin spice latte is a very highly consumed beverage during fall months. And not just the latte but many other foods that have the pumpkin or pumpkin…Read More
WHAT CAUSES MISSING TEETH There are many causes of missing teeth or hypodontia. There has been a lot of research that suggests that there is a major connection between the missing teeth condition and genetic and environmental factors. However, there is still no concrete data that states the ac…Read More
Fall season brings with it, a lot of different things - schools and colleges starting, football, parties, cooler days, Halloween and Thanksgiving. For most of us, this makes our days busier and we have less time to be outdoors, less physical activities but more food intake that comes with get togeth…Read More
Cancer patients are prone to develop oral and dental conditions. This may be due to medications, chemotherapy drug side effects, weakened immune function and side effects from other treatments such as radiation. These oral conditions can include weak gums and teeth, dry mouth, infections causing mor…Read More
When you have a complicated dental procedure such as tooth extraction or implant procedure, dentists may offer you sleep dentistry options. A lot of times, just local anesthesia to manage pain is recommended but some patients have more anxiety and can panic in the procedure room because of the overa…Read More
Oral piercings have become largely famous among many age groups over the recent years. Women, men of older ages as well as teenagers are increasingly becoming drawn towards getting their tongue and other areas of their mouth pierced. Although they look very trendy according to many, oral piercings c…Read More
Medications, both, prescription medications and over-the-counter medications can affect your oral health in multiple ways. Many of us are unaware about the effects of medications on teeth and gums. Today, nearly all people aged 50 and above take one or more prescription drugs on a daily basis. There…Read More
We often hear that there is a big connection between heart health and dental health, including gum health. It has also been found that people with cardiovascular disease have or have had poor oral and dental health. How is the heart connected to your teeth and gums and can dental problems cause hear…Read More
