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“ANALGESICS- A BOON OR BANE”

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ANALGESIC after hearing this word the first thing that scrolls down in our mind is ‘PAIN’. Analgesics/ Painkiller : The word itself defines a drug that kills pain. Or it means drug used to relieve pain. Today’s generation lag behind in patience and tolerance. Whenever there is any health issue we get dependent on medicine without understanding its pros and cons. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience linked to tissue damage. Its purpose is to allow the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. The experience for pain is different for everyone and there are different feelings and ways of describing pain. Analgesic yes it is a boon as it reduces pain  and that unpleasant emotional experience, discomfort but it acts as a Two-edged sword. Excess of analgesic is bad too, therefore it’s a bane as well. As we say “Excess of Everything is bad”. Adverse side effects of analgesics Side effects of analgesics may include: • Constipation....

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...

Oral Hygiene Instructions

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                 What is oral hygiene and what is the importance of oral hygiene in our daily life ? O ral hygiene includes all the process for keeping the mouth clean and healthy. Good oral hygiene is necessary for the prevention of dental caries, periodontal disease, bad breath {halitosis} and other dental problems . Steps for maintaining good oral hygiene includes :- Brushing your teeth (at least twice a day or after every meal). Floss your teeth regularly. Rinsing. Proper diet. Other interdental aids. Regular checkups. Brushing Always use soft bristle toothbrush. Place the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle at the gum line, engage the brush and move in a circular and vertical manner. This sweeps plaque out of the gingival pocket. Brush the teeth for at least 2 minutes twice a day. Along with the teeth, brush your gums and scrape the tongue. Use anti-cavity fluoride toothpaste. Don’t brush too hard becau...

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? ...

Say “Yes “ To Digital Dentistry

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Digital Dentistry  refers to the use of dental technologies or devices that incorporates digital or computer-controlled components to carry out dental procedures rather than using manual, mechanical or electrical tools. The use of digital  dentistry  can make carrying out dental procedures more efficient than using traditional mechanical tools, both for restorative as diagnostic purposes. Used as a way to facilitate dental treatments and propose new ways to meet rising patient demands. It is impossible to say what will happen in the future. But we,  Realtooth , do know for sure that technology is developing rapidly and that the dental technicians are at the forefront. One of the trends in  digital dentistry , which is already strong, is the  implementation of highly accurate 3D Scanners and Printers into the production process.   Our dentists at Realtooth, are very intrigued by digital dentistry and who are considering purchasing new...