Ortho Pulse

Latest orthodontic intervention for irregular teeth correction.

Light Accelerated Orthodontics

                         OrthoPulse is a clinically proven device that uses low levels of light energy to stimulate the periodontium and alveolar bone surrounding the roots of the teeth and facilitate tooth movement which may reduce treatment time.

OrthoPulse uses  low intensity near infra-red light technology to gently facilitate orthodontic tooth movement.

 OrthoPulse is a self-treatment that does not require extra chair time.

 It is easily performed by the patient at home in just 10 minutes per day.

Patient has to wear the ortho pulse  daily for 10 minutes.

5 minutes each on both upper and lower teeth.
       
It reduces of orthodontic treatment time. 

Patient can also detect the treatment status  by connecting the device to orthopulse app in android phones.
By,
Dr.Renju T George,
India.

Stress during pregnancy

Stress during pregnancy has been associated with a number of health problems for offspring.

Such as low birth weight and increased risk of asthma and allergies.

But for the first time. .a new study suggests chronic stress in pregnancy may increase a child s risk for dental caries.
By,
Dr.Renju T George,
India.

Mercury usage in dentistry/Harmful effects of Dental Amalgam Filling

               Mercury usage in dentistry/Harmful effects of Dental Amalgam Filling

Mercury is used in medical instruments such as clinical thermometers and sphygmomanometers. It is also used in dentistry ,primarily in amalgam fillings.

High doses of mercury vapours escapes from amalgam fillings when ultrasonic scalers is used on amalgam surface or while polishing amalgam.

Use of hydrogen peroxide or other bleaching agents for teeth whitening  also releases mercury.

Maternal mercury vapours exposure can results in birth defects,it can affect fetus.Hence pregnant women are alert o be away from this.

Dental hygienists are advised not to polish amalgams when cleaning teeth.

Teeth Grinding or Effects Of Bruxism

Tobacco -side effects orally

ORAL HEALTH DEFINITION

ORAL HEALTH DEFINITION

As defined by FDI,
Oral Health is multi_faceted and includes, but is not limited to ,the ability to
speak,smile,smell, taste, touch,chew,swallow
and convey a range of emotions through facial expressions with confidence and free from pain or discomfort , and disease of cranio facial complex.

SAFETY MEASURES WHILE USING MOBILE PHONE

Mobile phone and you,while you are asleep

                                   WHERE TO KEEP YOUR  MOBILE PHONE DURING SLEEP  ?
           
-Turn it off.

-Leave it in a distant room, such as kitchen or living room in case if somebody wants to communicate with you in night.

- Turn off WiFi or Internet
connection,which is more dangerous than radio waves.

- Cell phones should be atleast 3 feet away from body during sleep,

DENTAL CARE DURING PREGNANCY