Teeth grinding or bruxism may alternately occur, mainly when we are angry or sleeping. Bruxism is a condition that also occurs in healthy individuals and often causes no neurological failure or lesion. Some patients report that those around them hear…
Many people visit physicians complaining of diseases they do not exactly know their causes, most of whom do not achieve the desired result and complete recovery. Most treatments that such patients receive merely soothe the condition. However, the condition may…
Many drugs interact with corticosteroids, and many diseases are affected by steroid therapy. Because of its wide range of side effects and interactions, dexamethasone should be prescribed for patients very cautiously. Dexamethasone, and corticosteroids in general, are not considered the…
Dental radiography is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses X-rays to generate detailed images of the teeth and mouth. These images enable dentists to detect dental issues, e.g., cavities, gum disease, root canal problems, and infections that might be invisible…
Orthodontic appliances are generally divided into two major categories: removable orthodontic appliances and fixed orthodontic appliances. Fixed orthodontics is used to move and align teeth. This is while removable orthodontics is used to move the jaw. Fixed orthodontics is used to…
Dry mouth or Xerostomia may be related to physiological conditions or environmental conditions. The physiological conditions include dental, and jaw malocclusions that lead to mouth opening, thus, dry mouth. The environmental and acquired conditions such as activity and mobility in…
We all well know that we need to regularly brush and floss our teeth. However, a question that people frequently ask dentists is which one is better: dental floss or waterpik! Dental floss Although tooth brushing is a very effective…
Leukoplakia is the scientific term used to describe the white patches formed inside the mouth, most commonly on the tongue, gums, lips, and other internal areas. Typically, these white patches disappear on their own without the need for treatment. It…
Here I introduce 6 main risk factors for periodontal disease. You can prevent periodontal disease by treating any of the following problems. If you take into account the following items, you can even completely treat periodontal disease. 1-The role of…
Replacement of extracted teeth is a constant challenge for dentists and patients, and in the past, many ways such as implants have been proposed in this replacement. At present, the use of dental implants has become the most standard method…
