Dangers of DIY Teeth Whitening

Dangers of DIY Teeth Whitening

Nowadays, whitening trends such as DIY teeth whitening or take-home whitening kits have become a popular trend. But, are these DIY hacks or products effective? Furthermore, are they even safe? The convenience of whitening your teeth yourself might seem attractive. However, you hardly have a clue about the long-term damage that you might do to […]

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How to deal with Invisalign Pain

Invisalign Pain Relief Methods

Invisalign aligners are one of the most preferred teeth straightening orthodontic treatment today. The different types of bites that Invisalign treatment can fix include overbite, underbite, gapped teeth, open bite, crowding, and crossbite. These aligners need minimum adjustments as compared to other traditional treatments such as metal braces. They also offer maximum comfort. However, sometimes, […]

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Dental Visit Post Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Post-Extraction Care: When to Schedule a Dentist Visit

Wisdom tooth extraction is prescribed in certain conditions such as partial tooth eruption, incorrect tooth position, crowding, tooth damage, etc. The extraction of the affected wisdom tooth or teeth helps reduce the risk of future oral complications such as infection or periodontal diseases in surrounding teeth or gums.  In typical situations, once the tooth is […]

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Smile Healthy This Christmas With These Simple Tips

Food is the main ingredient of all the festivities during Christmas. Be it parties with family or friends, most of us have a list of delicious foods on our minds throughout the holidays. However, our mindless gorging on our favorite foods impacts not only our overall health, but also our dental health greatly. Here are […]

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Dry Socket: Causes, Symptoms, Risks, Diagnosis & Treatment

A dry socket (alveolar osteitis) happens when the blood clot that should protect the extraction site dissolves or gets dislodged, leaving the bone and nerves exposed. While it needs professional dental care, certain home-care steps can ease pain temporarily until you see your dentist. What Is a Dry Socket or Alveolar Osteitis? It is a [...]
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How to Fix & Repair Chipped Tooth, Cracked or Broken Teeth

The incidents of teeth getting chipped, cracked or broken are extremely common. Biting hard on ice, injury to teeth while playing contact sports or excessive wear and tear, the reasons are many. Damage to teeth is a common occurrence. Difference Between a Chipped, Cracked or Broken Tooth When you chip your tooth, you may not [...]
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Can You Get Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction?

Featured image source: https://www.healthtuition.com Nobody enjoys having a wisdom tooth extraction. Some people’s worst nightmare after tooth extraction could be developing a dry socket and it can be prevented if proper care is taken. When a tooth removal is performed, a blood clot is normally formed protecting underlying bones, tissues, and nerves. In conditions like […]

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