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Mouthwash as an adjunct to brushing

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                             Mouthwash is an antiseptic solution that helps to reduce the microbial load in the oral cavity. Mouthwash is used as an adjunct to brushing, but not as a substitute to brushing. Brushing alone cannot remove all bacteria and plaque from the oral cavity. TYPES OF MOUTHWASHES :- Various types of mouthwashes  are available in the market such as  Therapeutic mouthwash  which contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate,  Herbal mouthwashes  such as  Hiora and Essential oils mouthwashes  such as Listerine. Therapeutic mouthwashes are strong antimicrobial agents that can kill the bacteria and minimizes the oral malodor (i.e  Halitosis ) or bad breathe. Mouthwash containing anesthetic agents such as Lidocaine helps to reduce intraoral pain or in a burning sensation.  Mouthwash containing peroxide helps to reduce extrinsic tooth stains . Mouthwas...

Green Dentistry

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Dentistry is most importantly and foremost a healing profession. In today’s scenario it is very important to understand the need of going eco-friendly in every aspect of our lives including  dental practice . Green dentistry implements  a sustainable practice by conservation of water and energy, use of non-toxic products, reduction of waste, and elimination of hazardous toxins that can have a negative effect on patient and environment and promote ‘ green dentistry ’. Mainly four processes responsible for most of the dental practice and pollution:- Placement and removal of mercury containing dental material Conventional x-ray systems Infection control methods including disposable items, sterilization items and toxic disinfectants Conventional vacuum saliva ejector systems To make dental practice environmental friendly it is the duty of the practitioner to emphasize on the importance of 3R’s:- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.   REDUCE:- Minimize the use of natural ...

Periodontitis And Respiratory Disease

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D ental health is the first thing that people ignore taking care is because they do not experience any pain. The dental problem that initially may not elicit much pain, ultimately lead people to not scrutinize their oral health. Oral hygiene plays an important role in connection with systematic disease. If you are in the habit of not considering your oral health a top priority, you are probably unaware of the potential damage that gum disease and tooth decay can do to your body. But one thing that never crosses people’s minds is, why a dentist is asking you to care for your tooth, gums and oral cavity. Because there is one thing that we dentists always quote is Prevention is better than cure. But such quotes never hit a patient’s mind. Let us get through the connection between Periodontitis and Respiratory disease! Periodontitis  tells the  Oral Cavity  condition and  Respiratory  tells the  Lungs  condition. WHAT IS PERIODONTITIS? ...

Palliative Care, And Its Importance In Oral Health

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AS WE AGE, DENTAL HEALTH CARE PLAYS BIGGER ROLE IN OVERALL HEALTH Dr ADARSHIKA (CONSULTANT ORTHODONTIST) Palliative care dentistry is the study & management of patients with active, progressive, far advanced disease in whom the oral cavity has been compromised either by disease directly or by its treatment, the focus of care is quality of life. Palliative care improves the quality of life, comfort, and resilience of seriously ill patients as well as their families. Seriously ill patients are those with life threatening medical conditions, like cancer, organ failure, or dementia, that negativity impact the patient’s daily life or result in a high level of stress for the caregiver.Palliative care can look very different from patient to patient. For a patient with cancer the palliative care team collaborates with the cancer doctor to manage the pain caused by the cancer, the side-effect caused by the treatment and the anxiety and spiritual suffering of having a cancer diag...

Oral Manifestations Of Dengue Fever

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Dengue  also is known as  break-bone fever  (since it is literally bone-breaking because of severe joint pain) has been spreading its wings in most of the tropical regions these days including India. It has become one of the most common mosquito-borne viral diseases and hence its prevention has become really important. Its mainly caused by a family of viruses named Flaviviridae and transmitted by Aedes Egypt mosquito. People are usually of the mindset that oral findings have almost negligible or no role in systemic diseases which ain’t true. Both systemic and oral diseases are co-dependent and signs and symptoms of one might be reflected in the other, hence careful observation and diagnosis are very important in all the cases. The same is the case with dengue fever since dengue leads to lowering down of platelet levels it may lead to sudden bleeding from gums and purpuric( hemorrhagic ) spots. It’s important to take careful notice of all such symptoms and act swiftl...

CHOOSING A DENTIST

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When it comes to your oral health, teeth should never be your only concern. Since teeth are a part of whole masticatory system and shares a unique relationship with the body it is very important to choose a dentist who understands the relationship between your teeth and your body. You want the  Best dentist  who is fully qualified to treat your particular dental issue. Whether you need an implant, a filling for a cavity, or root canal therapy, a dentist’s training and experience will make a difference. Your treatment can be completed without complications, and least amount of difficulties for you. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER WHILE CHOOSING YOUR DENTIST Most dental patients stay with their dentist for many years, so it’s important to take time to choose a dentist who makes you feel relaxed and comfortable as well as providing the expert dental care your teeth, mouth and your gums need. ·  REGISTRATION:- All dentists, dental nurses, dental hygienist...