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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....

                 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...

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 ...

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...