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(Dr Ram's Dental Care & Maxillofacial center)

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KNOW HOW TO PREVENT TOOTH DECAY

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What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth stucture affecting both  enamel (hard outer layer of tooth) and dentin layer of tooth. How does decay occur? Decay/cavity occurs when bacteria in our mouth acts on sugar in food and drinks that are left on the tooth surface producing acid. The bacteria, food … Continue reading KNOW HOW TO PREVENT TOOTH DECAY

SEAL IT! PREVENT IT!

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What are pit and fissures?  A pit is a small depression on the surface of the tooth, whereas fissures are the grooves that naturally occur on all chewing surfaces of teeth. These pit and fissures can be deep or shallow.  Though it helps you to chew, food can get stuck deep in these grooves which are hard to reach … Continue reading SEAL IT! PREVENT IT!

Dental Fluorosis

Dental Fluorosis – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

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Fluorosis, also called dental fluorosis, is a condition that changes the appearance of tooth enamel in young children as a result of being exposed to too much fluoride. It is a public health problem caused by excess intake of fluoride through drinking water/food products/industrial pollutants over a long period. Ingestion of excess fluoride, most commonly … Continue reading Dental Fluorosis – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Apple Cider Vinegar

Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for Teeth

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Apple cider vinegar has been hailed as a health rock star. It’s touted as a miracle cure for digestion and is celebrated for its probiotic benefits. Apple cider vinegar is a versatile ingredient that can even rival tea tree oil and other natural aids with its abundance of nutrients derived from fermented apples. These substances … Continue reading Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for Teeth

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