Dentists fraternity here feels that the concept of oral hygiene still largely remains a neglected topic even though the awareness among the people on environmental hygiene and overall body hygiene has improved in the recent years in the city. Considering the necessity posed by the said situation, the Indian Dental Association (Tirupur branch) is all…
Following trips to two different hospital emergency rooms, 24-year-old Geoffrey Slayden was raced by ambulance to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) for surgery and a week of hospitalization, including several days in intensive care on a ventilator and feeding tube. The culprit: abscessed teeth. After treating an increasing number of patients with life-threatening infections that…
A good oral health has so many benefits; a healthy smile not just gives a great self-confidence that helps you in careers and relationships but also transforms your visual appearance and improves the health of your mouth and your body too. Unfortunately, if you have diabetes, you are at higher risk for gum problems, besides…
Every single day, your mouth accumulates a layer of plaque build up that contains bacteria. When left to their own devices, this bacteria can cause a wide array of health issues. Usually, when people think of mouth bacteria, they think of issues like gum disease and cavities. But, it’s important to remember that oral health…