Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN

In recent years, modern bone grafting techniques have been helpful, the bone that has been lost can be built up again. This can benefit both your health and appearance by strengthening your jawbone, allowing more effective tooth replacement, and increasing support for your facial features.  What is bone grafting Bone grafting is a minor surgical procedure that is normally done in a dental clinic. A surgical cut is made in your gum to gain access to the bone beneath it, and then grafting material is added. Most often, the grafting material is processed bone minerals around which your body will…

These dental problems -including chipped teeth, bad breath, impacted teeth, oral cancer, cavities, sores, fever blisters, and stained teeth can be cured. Here is a list of common dental problems you need to know. Dental problems are serious tooth problems, luckily you can prevent them from happening. Good dental hygiene is the key part by brushing two times a day, eating good foods, floss daily and follow-up with your dental check-ups is very important. Educating yourself about common dental problems and their causes can also help you to prevent them. 1. Abscessed Tooth An abscessed tooth is a pocket…

HBOT is a treatment, in which a patient breathes 100% oxygen whilst inside a treatment chamber at a pressure higher than sea level pressure. It is the new application of old technology to help resolve certain medical problems. When a patient is given 100% oxygen under pressure, hemoglobin is saturated, but the blood can be hyper-oxygenated by dissolving oxygen into the plasma- which gets to the tissues in greater concentrations. In some cases, it represents the only treatment needed whilst in others it is an additional treatment to surgery or drugs. Treatment can be carried out in either a mono…

Eating the same food as your partner may not necessarily keep you fit and healthy. These essential foods as a different set of nutrients for your bodies to function well. Furthermore, the health risks for men and women vary and it is essential to take this fact into consideration while deciding the best diet that you should follow. Bangalore-based Nutritionist Dr. Anju Sood helps us understand this better, “The major difference between the male body and the female body is that the muscle mass in the male body is higher than that in females. Thus, essential foods rich in proteins…

Gums are made up of muscle tissues that provide seals around the teeth. They provide an effective barrier that protects the roots of the teeth. Gum recession exposes the roots of the teeth which consist of a soft tissue called cementum. Unfortunately, this tissue is easily worn away and does not replenish itself. If the cementum or root of the tooth is exposed, cavities can form and teeth can become more sensitive. This exposure also puts the mouth and teeth at risk of other infections and oral diseases. What Is Gum Recession? Gingival recession, or gum recession, is what happens…