YES IT’S true! Gums do shrink, whilst not literally as in becoming minute, yet due to various reasons, they shrivel, desclosing the roots of teeth that are meant to be covered. This, in turn, leads to a needless heap of problems like root decay, teeth sensitivity and so on thereby worsening the scenario. Check out why it pays to take appropriate care of gums in good synchrony with the teeth. What is recession and why it happens? Recession is a shift in the position of the gums thus exposing parts of the root surfaces of teeth. The incidence of recession ranges from eight per cent in c

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It is estimated that by 2030, more than 20 per cent of India’s population will be 60 years of age or older. The average life span of man has constantly been on the increase and is now placed at 65 years, yet older people use fewer dental services than younger adults. Studies suggest that 70 percent of elderly persons require some dental treatment; but only 25 per cent perceive this need and only 20 per cent actually seek treatment. Poor health status seems to play a role, as do financial dependence on their children and the fact that they simply refrain to be a burden to anybody.Well,

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IF YOU’RE the kind who spends less than a minute brushing your teeth in the morning and may or may not repeat the act before bedtime, with no time to think about it in the interim, the odds are that you’re most probably unaware of exactly how clean your mouth is. Of course, its not easy to be eager and excited at 7 am or at 11 pm, but the benefits of the care you take are entirely yours. /read on about the consequences of neglecting good oral hygiene. What is tartat? How does it form? Dental plaque, which is a film of microorganisms, readily forms on surfaces of teeth after one t

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Though there are various alternatives for your missing tooth, nothing can replace the looks, feels or functions of your natural tooth. Only your natural tooth can maintain the natural structure of your mouth and jaw allowing you to continue chewing normally. Hence, you should always consider treatments to save your teeth if there are any infections or diseases. Root canal therapy or endodontic therapy is the best choice for removing the infection and saving your natural teeth. What is a Root Canal? A root canal therapy is carried out to eliminate bacteria from the infected root, prev

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