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SELFIE A DAY KEEPS CAVITY AWAY..!!

“But first lemme take a Selfie”

A line heard quite often.

Dressing for a party?

Ready for some adventure?

We take selfie for every mood or occasion and so we have types of selfies – morning selfie, boredom selfie, workout selfie, first date selfie, first interview selfie and what not.

Gosh! People are so obsessed with this habit.

But ever thought why? The reasons could be many. It can be a manner of showing excitement or can be a way of loving self or just a way of expressing your thoughts or can also help you feel better.

But ever thought of taking a selfie while brushing? Ewww…. who does that. Why will anybody think of taking a selfie at this moment? But just spare a minute and think, will it help?

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Oral Health : Do we really care ?

Whenever we see someone talking about teeth or oral health, the discussion and awareness is just limited to how good is the smile or how white the teeth looks. It becomes very important to understand that a good oral health is not about just having a good smile but also the total oral care which is also linked to general health . Many studies show that nearly 90% of the people suffer from some or the other kind of oral disease. On the other hand, nearly 40-50% of the school going kids suffer from dental disease. Now the critical questions that arise in our minds are:-
Can we control a dental disease?
How can we prevent them and improve our oral health?
What can we do to cure an existing dental disorder ?

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Infection Prevention – Is your Dentist doing enough?

Infection Prevention – Is your Dentist doing enough? Every procedure in Dentistry, no matter how trivial, involves certain exposure to Saliva & Blood, either directly or through potentially infectious materials.

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Watch your Oral Health if you have Diabetes!!

Pay attention to your Oral Health if you have Diabetes!!

Doctor: Good morning ma’am, welcome to Dental, How may we help you today?

Patient: Good morning doctor, from many months I feel all my teeth are shaking, have bad breath and my gums bleed every time I brush. I am just 40 years old and don’t want to lose my teeth. Please help me.

Doctor: Can you please tell me about your medical history and if you are under any medications.

Patient: I am a diabetic and take medications for the same.
(Doctor proceeds to check the patient’s oral cavity….)

Doctor: Ma’am, when was the last time you got a scaling done for your teeth?

Patient: Never doctor. My friends told me that the teeth become weaker after scaling. I am very scared to get the scaling done.

Doctor: Dear ma’am, I will explain you in detail two important points now on the basis of your oral examination.

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Mental Health and Oral Health: Yes, They Are Related

In this modern world where everything is technology driven and is leading to innovations, human mind is also evolving which is leading to stress. Stress in any form is not good for health. It can keep you motivated if is in small ratio but excessive stress can harm you both physically and mentally. The chronic stress is leading to psychological disorders like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders. The oral and mental health share a two-directional relationship. In one direction, the thought of getting dental treatment creates anxiety. In the other, patients who have a mental illness like chronic depression and bipolar disorders makes them least concerned about the maintenance of their oral health.

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Is unhealthy lifestyle affecting your Oral Health???

Our lifestyle influences every aspect of our life, be it our food habits or our sleeping pattern. Everything we do, has its effects, either good or bad.

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Things to Keep In Mind Before Choosing A Pediatric Dentist

When it comes to a child’s health, everybody prefers the best. Same as the case while choosing a dentist when your child is all set for his/her first dental visit. Oral health is an important aspect of a child’s growth and teeth are considered an important developmental milestone in a child’s growth. A dentist who is specialized in child dental care is known as a pediatric dentist. Choosing the right dentists for kids may be a hassle. Here are some of the things that you should consider before choosing the right dentist.

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Unexplained Headache? Dental Health could be a reason!

A 45 year old lady visited Newton Brook Dental as she had severe chronic headache since months.

Sounds weird….Right? Why would she visit a Dental Clinic if suffering from headache?

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Brace your Teeth with healthy mouth!!

People who wear braces have one thought for sure. How to brush their teeth with braces on? Is there any special way of brushing the teeth with braces? Are we using the right way? They visit the clinic with such queries in mind.

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Baby Bottle Caries

Feeding milk to little ones with bottles is a common practice that is being followed since ages. But have we ever thought, are we doing the right practice? How can it harm our little ones? And do we really need to stop feeding babies with bottles?
One of the most common damaging effect of bottle feeding is dental decay or rightly called baby bottle decay or nursing bottle decay.
Let’s get an insight to understand what actually baby bottle decay means and how it can be prevented.