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DentalDost is a faster, more affordable, and more reliable way of taking care of your oral health, as you can carry a dental expert in your pocket through our app and helpline!

  1. 21/09/2022

    Can improper brushing cost you bleeding gums?

    Taking charge of oral health is the need of the hour especially during covid times. Unfortunately, oral hygiene has always been the last priority for people when it comes to overall health. All people know about dental hygiene is only to brush their teeth. But what about gums? Researches and studies show approximately 70% of patients have periodontal problems like bleeding gums are because of wrong brushing techniques that leave behind white plaque and tartar deposits causing gum irritation. Highlights Dental care should start right  from the age of 6 months and should be continued for the rest of life. Not only teeth, but proper gum care is also an important part of your oral hygiene. Wrong brushing techniques can cause bleeding gums. So consult your dentist for the right brushing and flossing techniques best suited for you. Your teeth are not supposed to fall as you age. Proper gum care can save your teeth from falling out. Getting rid of plaque and tartar deposits on your tooth can save you from bleeding gums. So don’t forget to visit your dentist every 6 months for a teeth cleaning and polishing. Lastly, brush your teeth right, to keep your gums healthy and tight.

    7 min

  2. 19/09/2022

    Cure your toothache to get rid of your headache

    A toothache and a headache simultaneously can disrupt your daily schedule. Many of you would have experienced this painful ordeal. Sometimes you may even develop a fever and have a foul-smelling pus discharge in your mouth. The reason behind all these complications might actually be just a decayed tooth or your teeth grinding habits which you might not even be aware of. This might even trigger your migraine. Even the eruption of your wisdom tooth can be linked to headaches. How this develops and what are some simple measures you can take to prevent this? Highlights Most of the times a toothache is the reason for your headache, even migraines. The decayed tooth in your mouth is the source of all infections leading to pus discharge, foul smelling breath, fever and headache. Night grinding and clenching due to stress or anxiety is pervasive due to which you  suffer from morning headaches. Pain radiating to the head, neck, eyes and the back? Not able to open/close your jaw? There is definitely some problem with your jaw joint.

    10 min

  3. 17/09/2022

    Clear Aligners, what’s the buzz about?

    Do you have crooked teeth but don’t want braces at this age? Well, if you need a hassle-free remedy for your maligned teeth, then clear aligners are here to save you. You might have heard the buzz about clear aligners, but what’s it all about? The term ‘braces’ often gives you an image of teeth bounded with metal wires and brackets that are highly unaesthetic. Well, while using clear aligners you can smile confidently as it’s virtually invisible. A lot of people still have no idea of clear aligners and consider conventional braces as the only remedy for treating crooked teeth. Invisible aligners are indeed a great blessing for a smile makeover to straighten your teeth. Highlights Clear aligners provide additional benefits than traditional metal and ceramic braces. These are not only aesthetically better, but also are comfortable and patient-friendly to use. Clear aligners need consistency to show results. So patient must wear them sincerely. Not all cases can be treated with clear aligners, so consult with an orthodontist (dentist) for your options best suited for you. In comparison, between In-clinic and at- home clear aligners, it is always better to get your treatment under the supervision of the dentist.

    8 min

  4. 15/09/2022

    Tooth loss: Various treatment options for missing teeth

    With major health issues like diabetes and heart issues who really cares about oral health? None fear oral issues and the problems that come along with them. But will you be surprised to hear that our overall systemic health and oral health are connected? Highlights Oral health and overall health go hand in hand. The consequences of missing teeth can have a negative impact on the entire alignment of your teeth. With so many options available one should consider replacing missing teeth as early as possible. Your dentist is the best to decide which replacement option is better for you.

    10 min

  5. 13/09/2022

    Benefits of Dental EMIs & Health Insurance plans

    Do you find dental treatments expensive? Or do you think dentists are always on the verge of extracting money from you? Well, the cheapest dental treatment starts with you! If you really took care of your oral hygiene that well, you wouldn’t fall prey to dental diseases in the first place. Some dental diseases might not be preventable like wisdom tooth pain, but 90% of dental problems are very much preventable. However, dental diseases may occur to you one fine day because it starts hurting, and when it’s too late for primary procedures you need an extensive one that costs you a bomb. Suddenly you’re in the middle of a financial crisis and now you cannot afford the treatment so you start to ignore the problem, paving way for more future complications. Should you really be ignoring your oral health just because you simply ignored the disease and now cannot afford one? Well, absolutely not! Now there are dental EMIs and insurance plans that help you take care of your dental needs and problems.

    6 min

  6. 11/09/2022

    Oral health tips to keep blood sugar levels in control

    Taking care of your oral hygiene is one way to keep your blood sugar levels in control as diabetes and oral health are linked. Diabetics are more prone to plaque and tartar accumulation in and around the teeth as well as gums accelerating the process of tooth cavities and gum infections. Diabetics need to understand taking care of their oral hygiene will help them reduce the chances of future dental as well as diabetic complications. One needs to understand, there’s much more to dental hygiene and not just brushing twice daily. So what’s the ideal dental hygiene regime for a diabetic? Highlights Diabetics must take care of their oral health as well to keep their overall health in check. Being more prone to plaque and tartar build-up diabetics must get a 6 monthly teeth cleaning and polishing done by a professional dentist. Diabetics should pay more attention to their gum health than teeth. Healthy gums more healthier the teeth. Contact your dentist if you see any of the above mentioned oral symptoms.

    7 min

  7. 09/09/2022

    Myths regarding child dental care

    As parents, we understand all that our child needs and wants. We take utmost care of providing our children with the best of everything. Right from taking care of their food needs to their health needs. Dental health is one that most parents fail to prioritize. Like you choose different products for your child, let it be the skin products or the hair products similarly every child has different dental needs. This may vary on your child’s age as well. Understanding child dental care is very important as children are busy growing up. As parents think about it as protecting your child’s future dental health. Don’t let your children go through the same dental problems as you did. Because dental problems are very much preventable right from childhood, taking care of their teeth now will help them in later stages of their life. Highlights Understanding your child’s dental care is very important just like overall health care. There’s much more to your child’s dental care besides just a toothpaste and a toothbrush. Though milk teeth, are eventually going to fall off they are as important as permanent teeth. Regular 6 monthly dental checkups are a must whether your child has or doesn’t have any dental problems Your dentist can prevent dental issues from happening in the first place and once the onset has started dentist can help stop its progression and reduce its severity. Dental diseases are possible to prevent. Yes prevention is the key.

    9 min

  8. 07/09/2022

    Dental First Aid kit everyone must have

    An emergency medical kit is always available at home, but what about a dental kit? I bet no one must have thought about keeping a dental emergency kit at home. But just like any medical emergencies, dental emergencies can occur too. Of course, dental emergencies are less fatal in comparison, but one should keep a dental kit handy too. Not many of us are aware of whether to see a dentist or a general physician in case of a dental emergency or rather put it this way that many don’t know what dental emergencies are? A number of individuals indulge in fun activities and are prone to dental injuries. On the other hand, few people who have pain in their teeth later consume painkillers. This makes them believe the pain has been relieved which they do not know can come back worse than before. It has been documented that children between the age of seven to fourteen years are more prone to injuries while playing and elders have an increased probability of undergoing a road traffic accident or just having a dental trauma out of the blue. Highlights One need not practice dentistry, but with the help of basic knowledge and well equipped dental kit, you can save your family members from  a lot of pain. Keep your dental emergency kit handy. Along with the medical emergency kit, the dental kit should be updated as dental emergencies are as important as medical emergencies in order to prevent further complications. Tele-consult your dentist or call on dental helpline numbers to save you from further complications during such dental emergencies.

    8 min
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