The health of your mouth can affect how you taste food. The presence of an infection, such as an abscess in the mouth can alter the taste of food. The five known tastes detected by taste buds are: bitter, sour, salty, sweet, and umami. Umami was identified in 1908 by a Japanese research and the chemical responsible for it is monosodium glutamate.
Sensitive Teeth
If you see a pimple-like bump on your gums, it could be an Abscess. This is a condition that is triggered when the pulp in the tooth dies. The root of the tooth is infected with bacteria, causing a pocket of pus to form around it. Ignoring an Abscess could cause the infection to spread and increase tooth sensitivity. Do you have sensitive teeth? request an appointment at http://goo.gl/PqH6hU to address #dental problems, today!
Tongue Tied?
It happens to many of us at some point. We want to say something, and we are not able to do it.
Our emotions – anger, shock, surprise or just lack of confidence often dictate our choice of words or the words themselves. Yet, could it be a more technical physical reason?
In some people, tongue-tie is an anatomical problem. The tongue is restricted because of the way it is attached to the floor of the mouth. If these muscle attachments are too short, they prevent free movement, creating speech problems and more.
In infants, feeding can pose difficulties for both mother and child while nursing. Kids may find it difficult to chew solid food and tend to easily gag, vomit or dribble. Learning to speak clearly is also challenging.
The inability to open the mouth fully can lead to poor oral hygiene leading to cavities and gum disease. Teeth can be pushed out of alignment and will need orthodontic correction. The lower jaw often sticks out to compensate the limitation of the tongue.
In adults, speech and eating habits can affect self – esteem. Clicking or aching jaws, migraine and dental health issues are common. It is necessary to be aware that tongue – tie is a very real problem. Getting you and your kids checked will give you the timely help needed to avert far-reaching problems.
Simple procedures exist today at the dentist’s office using painless lasers to correct the tongue tie.
Once done, the tongue is all set to roam free!
Spreading smiles
Suman* was very upset.
When she had begun professional modelling three years ago, she had gone to the dentist to fix her smile with ceramic veneers. She was very happy with the results and her career soared to great heights. She had hectic shooting schedules, working hard and playing harder. She showed off her beautiful smile during photo shoots and to her large circle of admirers and friends.
She knew that her smile, along with her face, was indeed her fortune. She took very good care of her teeth and her veneers, brushing and flossing regularly.
She was in for a rude shock one morning when she noticed that there was a fine crack line on her veneered incisor. The edges of two of the teeth appeared jagged and chipped.
Tearfully, she made a visit to the dentist. Why did this happen?
Detailed analysis revealed that Suman had some habits that she was unaware of that had caused this problem.
During her make – up sessions she would hold hairpins, clips, safety pins and even pencils between her teeth. She often bit her nails when nervous, bored, excited or worried. She bit into almonds, walnuts and other hard crusty food with her front teeth.
Though ceramic veneers and crowns are strong, they are likely to break or get damaged when subjected to sharp direct force. Even natural teeth can chip in this fashion.
What was the remedy offered by Acharya Dental?
We replaced her veneers to bring back the sunshine into that stunning smile.
What else? We told Suman all that we just told you on this page.
Caution , Caution , Caution !
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Spreading smiles
Due to advancing age, crooked teeth, muscular tension or an imbalanced bite, teeth gums can recede to expose roots of the teeth and also show up as an uneven gum line. Sharon* was concerned about her receding
gums in the lower front teeth.
She was treated by using a connective tissue graft which we took from her own mouth and attached it over the receded gum area. It’s now 4 weeks and the grafted skin appears paler. This will gradually return to a more normal color in 3 months. Sharon is very pleased with the result!
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Leaf out of George Washington’s book
George Washington, the first president of the United States suffered from severe dental problems. He lost his first tooth at the age of 24 and made innumerable visits to several famous dentists throughout his life.
Each time he lost a tooth he preserved it carefully in the hope that it could be used in his dentures. By the year 1789 at the time of the Presidential election he was down to just one tooth.
It was rumoured that his false teeth were made of wood because they wereso discoloured. In reality, his favourite and last dentist, John Greenwood, fashioned them out of ivory placed on a gold sheet and wired them them with steel springs.
Needless to say, they were most uncomfortable, causing a dramatic change in Washington’s appearance with a swollen looking lower lip and a flattened upper lip. George was very conscious of this and he was reluctant to speak out in meetings and to the public.
Why are we sharing this with you, dear reader? Because history repeats itself, even today.
Neglecting your teeth could cost you, well, your teeth!
Your evening tipple can cause more than a ripple
Alcohol affects almost all parts of the body and the oral cavity is no exception. Oral cancer is the most serious problem for people who drink and use tobacco heavily, as they are more susceptible to cancer causing agents. Both tooth enamel and gums can be affected. Enamel, the outer covering of your tooth gets eroded and this causes sensitivity and sometimes pain. Vomiting, which is often experienced by heavy drinkers, also damages the teeth considerably due to increase in the acidity levels of the mouth.
Periodontal or gum disease is another big problem. Ulcers, sores and areas of minor oral surgery procedures do not heal fast because the natural repair and clot forming mechanism is impaired.
If you are a frequent or heavy drinker, it is wise to let your dentist know before starting any treatment.
A conscious effort towards responsible drinking would also ensure a lifetime of good dental and overall health!
Spreading smiles
Sarah* was always very embarrassed to smile from a very young age, as she had stains on her teeth ever since she can remember. When she smiled, she would always cover her teeth. Stains can be caused by a variety of reasons, but the most common are developmental defects of the teeth, medications taken by a mother during pregnancy, excessive fluoride in the water, smoking and the foods we expose our teeth to. Sarah was much happier when we completed her smile makeover, allowing her to flash her smile with grace and confidence.
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Spreading smiles
Robert* walked in to Acharya Dental, not very happy that his teeth started to look worn out. He did not like the fact that his teeth appeared stained, had gaps between them and also looked like they were cracking. Within a week, using ceramic crowns, we helped Robert get back a winning smile which he now flaunts with confidence!
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Teething timeline
Here are two handy guides to help you determine if your child’s teeth are erupting according to schedule. A good time for your child to make his or her first dental visit is 1 year of age, or 6 months after the first tooth erupts in the mouth.
