So as we know the pandemic is not yet over and we are getting new covid variants every month so maintaining precaution is the key. We are going to go through the basic fundamentals of covid – 19 and discuss with you all the symptoms, spread, and other essential information about it.  So firstly let’s talk about what coronavirus is and see how it has brought the world to a stop.  So The Coronavirus is a large family of viruses found in animals, which can be transmitted to humans and the outbreak of the Coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019. It was the time when everything was going…

Your Gums play an equally important role in your mouth along with the tongue and the teeth. The sad part of it is that people don’t really pay the needed attention to gums as much as they pay on their teeth and the tongue. So today we would like to talk about gums and let you all know how to be proactive in treating major diseases related to your gums. So stick with us till the end. So, basically what are these gum diseases which we are talking about? There are various diseases related to your gums but some are very common and need normal and supportive care only in…

Do you have a missing tooth that spoils your entire look when you smile? Or are you just tired of people commenting “hey! You have a missing tooth”? And for the senior citizens, is it getting difficult for you day by day to eat and take proper required nourishment? Well, don’t you worry; we at TODAYS DENTAL have numerous options to choose from, depending on your paying capacity, age, and medical history and more, to solve your toothless problem and give back to you, your beautiful contagious smile to flaunt and for the oldies, strong teeth so that they can eat till their tummy is full. Let’s begin then! 1.…

The importance of visiting your Dentist routinely !  As we all know if we want to keep anything good for a long time then it requires maintenance which further requires the time as well. Thus same is for your teeth or the Oral cavity , a regular monitoring of your mouth is very important to know whether your teeth or gums and soft tissues are in healthy state or not . Thus it is said you should have regular visits to your dentists at least twice a year. So what is the importance of going to your dentist twice a year ? It is important to visit your dentist every…

The world has welcomed modern dentistry and multiple advancements with open arms covering all the arenas of our daily life. One such area is called Sports dentistry in which the dentists deal with the prevention of dental injuries or oral problems related to sports as well as it’s treatment. Since playing sports leads to a lot of injuries like ligament tears, sprain or fractures; it also includes dental accidents like tooth fractures, avulsion etc which can be a serious issue. And that’s what is the role of sports dentistry, to ensure it provides treatments related to any sports injury in an emergency or non-emergency situation.  What are sports related dental…

A big, swollen, red tongue is a common finding in patients. What is this condition called as and why is it such a common finding? Let’s find out! This is called “strawberry tongue”. It  is a big, red, swollen tongue which looks like a strawberry and can be due to any underlying disease or disorder in the body. The taste buds become enlarged and the tongue appears bumpy.  What are the causes of a strawberry tongue ?  The numerous causes are as follows –  Toxic shock syndrome : a life threatening disease in which one can have multiple symptoms like high fever, headache , diarrhoea , vomiting and weakness and…

A new born baby has no teeth in the oral cavity, instead the baby has gum pads, from where the milk teeth erupt starting from the age of six months. Teething or teeth eruption is a very challenging time for the kids as well as the parents because it can be a little painful and causes a lot of discomfort to the child. Since they can’t complain we often find them crying or getting very fussy and that’s why they need to be handled with care in such times.  Source – St. Johns Pediatric Dentistry And to help you sail smoothly through this teething period, the topic for Todays discussion…

Temporomandibular joint or TMJ is a joint between maxilla, the upper jaw and mandible, the lower jaw and acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw .  TMJ disorders — a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD — can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement and collectively many disorders of TMJ can together be termed as TMJ syndrome.  What are the causes of TMJ Syndrome? injury to the mouth or the jaws, during an accident or a fight. It is also seen in cases of bruxism or involuntary teeth…

Trigeminal Neuralgia, also called ‘tic douloureux’, is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain and causes extreme discomfort, uneasiness and immense pain. Even mild stimulation of your face — such as from brushing your teeth or putting on makeup — may trigger a jolt of excruciating pain. Source – National Pain Report The people at higher risk of trigeminal neuralgia are above the age of 50 years and women.  It is said to be a progressive disease which is not life threatening but the symptoms get worse with time if left untreated.  The causes of Trigeminal neuralgia Due to…

Vitamin D is very essential for our body and  is normally produced when our body gets sun exposure but people with low vitamin levels can take it as a supplement.  Vitamin D is an important nutrient and 20 nanograms/milliliter to 50 ng/mL is considered adequate for healthy people and these levels have various beneficiary effects in our bodies. On the other hand,  level less than 12 ng/mL indicates vitamin D deficiency, causing severe harm to the body over a period of time. What are the benefits of Vitamin D? Vitamin D helps in making the bones and teeth  strong and healthy. They help in  strong teeth development and helps in…