Are your gums growing over your teeth? Do you have swollen gums? If so, periodontist has answers and treatment options available to you. Swollen gum, also known as gum overgrowth or gingival enlargement can be a serious side effect of other conditions. Although it might not seem as bad to have your gums growing too much...

Do you keep people away because of the bad smell they have in their mouths?  We have all been conscious of bad breath at one point of time or the other. Mints and mouthwash bottles have always been the instant solution, but did you know that it is only a temporary solution & does not...

Do you think this is real? Do you think it is possible? Yes, you may not find your regular tooth brushes in your bathrooms in future. How can this happen? We use technology to improve our life in all walks of life. Is there a possibility of technology to find its place in cleaning our...

Sensitive teeth can be a pain when you are trying to enjoy a delicious hot chocolate or refreshing bowl of ice cream. But what is tooth sensitivity? – It is your teeth reacting to hot and cold temperatures, giving you pain and discomfort.  It is also one of the leading cause for individuals seeking dental...

You may have heard that probiotics are good for your stomach health, but did you know that probiotics are also good for your oral health? Your mouth has a mixture of “good” and “bad” bacteria. Your regular care such as brushing and flossing may not do enough to rid your mouth of the “bad bacteria”. There...

A. Soft toothbrushes wear out too quickly. Harder brushes last longer. They don’t wear out too quickly because, the softer the brush, the less you have to push down on the teeth surfaces, which is a simple logic. You should keep telling your patients that less pressure is better for their teeth and gums. Besides...

Our role as dentists is not only to treat various diseases of mouth in the clinic, but also involves educating patients about the right oral care procedures & negating their myths, which might actually harm them. One such myth is that most people believe that only hard brushes clean their teeth better & soft brushes...

In the previous article we have seen that interdental brushes are efficient & better than dental floss in cleaning spaces between teeth. However, consultation with a dentist is needed to select the right size and type of interdental brush that’s right for each person. This is the way spaces between teeth are measured by a...

Dental floss has been used since ages, but it is surprising & strange that very few people know the facts that dental floss is inefficient in cleaning all surfaces in between the teeth. This point will be proven with some easily understandable facts in this article. It is for this reason interdental brushing is getting...

We nearly took few months to name our clinic, as no name was helping us describe what we are up to, once we start the clinic. One fine day my very close friend who is also a dentist, a Professor (Dr Siddeshwaran V) & a heartfulness meditation trainer suggested the name, Care ‘n’ Concern &...