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Latest dentistry trend how AI is using in dentistry?

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  Now a days we are hearing more about AI ( artificial intelligence) in every field. Now we are going to discuss in this blog about how dentistry is transforming to digital with the help of AI. By using AI we have so many benefits like more efficient diagnosing, treatments and follow ups it also reduced the time taken for treatment. AI has various applications in the dental industry some of the applications are 1. Virtual assistants trained to meet the needs of dentists, streamlining workflow which creates quality using of time for both dentist and patient.  2. Retrieving and diagnosing and analyzing patient histories using pattern-detecting algorithms to identify patient lesions or infections accurately.  3.Smart toothbrushes that collect patient information and provide practitioners with data on patients' brushing habits 4.Intraoral and extraoral X-ray analyses, which can reduce the time and effort professionals spend on dental charting by up to 70%, according to an FDA study. We

Am i too old to have my wisdom tooth removal?

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   Have you ever thought if it’s ever too late to get your wisdom teeth removed? If you’ve reached a certain age and are considering getting rid of this third set of molars, then the answer might surprise you! It’s never too late to have your wisdom teeth extracted – even if you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond. In this blog post, we’ll explore the potential risks and benefits of having your wisdom teeth removed at any age. Why Do We Remove Wisdom Teeth?: Wisdom teeth are the third molars that some people get in their late teens or early twenties. While wisdom teeth often cause problems when they partially erupt, become impacted, or crowd other teeth. This can lead to a host of issues such as gum disease, infection, and other forms of tooth decay. To avoid these problems, many people choose to have their wisdom teeth extracted.  Am I Too Old To Have My Wisdom Teeth Extracted?  It’s never too late to have your wisdom teeth removed, although the procedure comes with increased risks at olde

Alzhemiers disease and oral care

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  We all know about alzhemiers disease also called as dementia. Dementia is one of the main causes of disability among elderly people. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects elderly people’s ability to perform daily living activities. Dementia is the main subtype of dementia and causes declining memory, reasoning, and communication skills. They also have behavioural and psychological symptoms, such as depression and aggression.  It is essential for them to maintain good oral health, as oral health is an important and integral part of their general health. Neglecting oral health allows dental diseases to develop, and these diseases are difficult and costly to treat. However, dental diseases can be treated with care rather than hospitalisation and emergency care. Elderly people should establish daily oral hygiene care routines during the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. They should have regular dental examinations and early minimal interventions to prevent the nee

Checklist for next dental visit

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  It's never too late to start taking care of your teeth. It will be better  the sooner you start the process . That's why it's important to maintain your oral hygiene and also visit the dentist for checkups at least twice a year. ‍While you are in visit with the dentist, there are a few things by smile dental so that   you can do to make sure everything goes smoothly. Things to do before appointment; First, be sure to brush your teeth the night before. This will help remove any plaque or bacteria that could cause problems during your visit. ‍Second, arrive or book an appointment as early as possible so that you can complete any necessary paperwork. This will save time and ensure that everything is in order before your appointment begins. ‍Finally, be prepared to discuss any dental concerns you may have. This way, it will be easy for your dentist to address them and put your mind at ease. Following these simple tips will help make your next dental visit a success! 2.What To

Decoding latest trends in oral care for women

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  For everyone Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is crucial. For women they face unique oral health challenges that require tailored care. Education, self-care, prevention, and timely treatment are very much important. Let's see the urgent requirement of oral care trends by smile dental clinic .  1.Women holistic oral care needs: For women in their different stages of life like in puberty, pregnancy and menopause they will be great changes in hormones which causes greater impact on oral health along with gum health issues.  And we should include ongoing education and awareness about the evolving oral health care needs throughout different life stages.  2.Pre and post pregnancy care: woman’s oral health has a direct impact on her pregnancy and sometimes a pregnant women gum disease could have a premature birth. Women prevent dental issues by taking utmost comprehensive approach to dental care during pregnancy. Then by doing this mother and infant also enjoy the optimal oral health.

Do animals have amazing teeth?

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  We humans have incredible teeth that let us enjoy your favorite foods, smile, talk and for esthetic purpose along with singing too. But do you think ever think or make a thought about animal teeth. How amazing teeth they had. From our most common known animal dog to smallest animals like snails and many creatures have incredible tooth according to their life style.  Our Smile Dental provide you the most beautiful facts about animal teeth in this article.  Now we are going to discuss about smallest animal snail they have about 20,000 teeth which is more than any other animal  that line its tongues since snails are among those animals that don’t have jaws.  Another interesting animal is dolphin and Do you know that you can tell the age of dolphin by counting it's teeth rings. Yes, they’re just like a tree that way. Dolphins only get one set of teeth in their whole life, and every year those teeth get a new layer of enamel. Part of the reason that dolphins don’t get more teeth and

Do you need to clean your tongue?

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             Yes, brushing your tongue is very much important for oral hygiene. So many people think that only brushing and flossing of mouth twice a day make a good oral hygiene but brushing your tongue also plays a major key role in oral hygiene. Per suppose think that you didn't brush your tongue regularly then the Bacteria after taking food will accumulate on corners of tongue and between on taste buds which gradually causes trouble in your mouth.  If you notice particularly after eating some food the tongue color will change like Coffee turns it brown, red wine turns it red. The truth is, your tongue is just as much of a target for bacteria as your teeth are, even if it is not at risk for developing cavities itself. Most of the times rinsing will also don't work because on tongue surface microorganisms will form thin biofilm like layer which is very hard to remove with mouth rinse or gargling water. Mouthwash or others will remove micro organisms on the top layer of tongue

How to fight sugar cravings?

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  Sugar craving is commonly seen in all age groups from children to adults. It is not a abnormal thing to crave sugar and you are not alone but the thing is how often you are limiting your sugar craving.  Eating so much sugar which is no more protein and having nothing vitamins in it will immediately  boosts your energy and your brain send signals " Once more please". Researchers have reported that on daily basis women take up to 6 tsp of sugar and men 9tsp of sugar. There are some basic steps to remember for controlling sugar craving: 1.take only little serve of sugars. About up to 150kcal is the enough. If you have more than that preferably share it with your people. As of you know sharing is caring.  2. Eat fruits. We know fruits are natural sweeteners from nature.  It will give you nutrients along with sweetness. Enjoy fruit salad with health benefits.  3. Grab chewing gums. Gums are two types as we previously mentioned about gums in our smile dental blog. Visit us to kno

Energy drinks and your teeth?

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              Energy drinks may cause dental erosion and it is a non bacterial chemical process that leads to the softening and cumulative loss of  have dental tissues. It is associated with the eating disorders, gastroesophageal reflux and a high frequency of vomiting. The main source of extrinsic acid exposure is a diet rich in acidic foods and beverages. As energy drinks can erodes your enamel. Your teeth can become susceptible to decay and cavities. The enamel can't be regrown after its damaged, So decaying effects can be quite severe. Energy drinks are seriously bad for your teeth and contains high levels of sugar and acid. Some energy drinks contain 55gr of sugar, the equivalent of 14 tea spoons of sugar and almost twice as much as the recommended daily allowance for free sugars. According to researchers it only takes 5 days for the enamel to start eroding after energy drink consumption.  PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN; Energy drinks are seriously bad for your teeth and contain high

Is chewing gum is good for tooth?

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  There is a evidence of humans chewing gum like substances in anthropology and dentistry at an archeological site at Sweden where the lumps of birch bark tar with tooth impressions of child and adults dating back 9000yrs back have been found. And they also found Native America Indian uses a chewing gum from spruce tree. Our Smile dental will give you the best awareness regarding bubble gum and its effect on teeth.  There are two types of chewing gums. They are  1. Sugar containing chewing gum            a) Monosaccharides [ glucose, fructose, galactose]           b) Disaccharides [ sucrose, maltose, lactose] 2.Sugar free gums[ xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol] which are non carcinogenic. Although there is some evidence that regular use of sugar free gum may reduce risk of cancer, But using gum only not a substitute instead you have to brush twice a day with fluoride tooth paste and flossing is necessary. Chewing gum after a meal can increase salivary flow by stimulating both mechanical and

Are dental X-rays are safe?

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  There is very low risk from a single dental X ray image. Dental X rays are two types including intraoral[ taken inside your mouth] and extra oral [ taken outside your mouth] which can help your dentist to detect oral health issues for proper oral health and maintenance dentists use x rays to examine structures they can't see during a routine check up like your jaw bones, sinuses and nerves. HOW DENTAL X RAY WORKS; Dental x rays uses electro magnetic radiation to capture images of your mouth as the radiation passes over the soft tissue then it creates images. They are two types of X rays those are Digital x ray [ without film this emits 80-90% less radiation compared to traditional x ray] traditional dental x ray. DENTAL X RAY DETECT; 1. Cavities 2. Abscess 3.Fillings/crowns 4.Bone loss 5.Areas of infection 6.Cysts/ Tumors The radiation released from dental x rays are very less compared to other x rays. Dental x ray radiation is equal to amount of radiation emitted from TV's,

7 Fun ways to teach your kids how to brush their teeth?

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  Little ones aren't born knowing how to handle a tooth brush. It's something need to be learned by practice over the time in order to effectively remove plaque and keep their teeth and gums healthy. Yet for adults, its easy to take knowing how to brush your teeth for granted and it can seem suprising ly tough to show another person how to do it properly. These are 7 most wanted things to remember while teaching your kids how to brush their teeth. 7 TIPS FOR TEACHING KIDS; 1.Start by brushing kids teeth for them. young children don't have the fine motor skills necessary to brush and floss their teeth effectively. Start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as the first teeth erupts using a soft and infant sized tooth brush and with a tiny smear of fluoride tooth brush and no longer than a grain of rice 2.Demonstrate on yourself; To your kids on how to brush your own teeth in front of them using good brushing technique. Again tell kids what your doing and why you are doing

How to take care of your tooth brush ?

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  Every one when go to the dentist you often taught how to brush and floss your teeth but you don't hear how to take care of your tooth brush. It is also having its job in protecting your teeth. Here are some things you can do to keep your tooth brush clean and ready to take its job. Our Smile dental will take care of minute things in your life which even bothers your oral hygiene.  1.Don't use too much pressure when  brushing: Brushing your teeth with a lot of pressure is not just bad for your teeth.[ damage your enamel]. It is bad for your tooth brush also. It may causes the bristles to bend and become hard. 2.Place your brush under running tap water after brushing. you to rinse off any extra tooth paste and bacteria that got on your tooth brush off of it before you put it away. This makes bacteria to re enter in to your mouth through tooth brush. There are so many fancy sanitizers for cleaning toothy brush but it is not necessary to use those sanitizer wash under running wa