Which are urgent dental care cases ?

 Urgent Dental Care

Severe dental pain from pulpal inflammation

Pericoronitis or third molar pain

Dry socket

Abscess or localised pain and swelling

Tooth fracture

Dental trauma with avulsion and luxation

Restorations causing pain

If the crown has been dislodged or broken

Orthodontic wire or appliances impinging mucosa or pricing mucosa causing ulcer

Biopsy of abnormal tissue.

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by,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA

The right 5 a day mix for longer life

 

The right '5-a-day' mix is 2 fruit and 3 vegetable servings for longer life

Eating about five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, in which 2 are fruits and 3 are vegetables, is likely the optimal amount for a longer life, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

Diets rich in fruits and vegetables help reduce the risk for numerous chronic health conditions that are leading causes of death, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. Yet, only about one in 10 adults eat enough fruits or vegetables, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Studies revealed:

• Intake of five servings of fruits and vegetables daily was associated with the lowest risk of death. Eating more than five servings was not associated with an additional benefit.

• Eating two servings daily of fruits and three servings daily of vegetables is associated with the greatest longevity.

• Compared to those who consumed two servings of fruit and vegetables per day, participants who consumed five servings a day of fruits and vegetable had a 13% lower risk of death from all causes; a 12% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke; a 10% lower risk of death from cancer; and a 35% lower risk of death from respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

• Not all foods that one might consider to be fruits and vegetables offered the same benefits. For example, Starchy vegetables, such as peas and corn, fruit juices, and potatoes were not associated with reduced risk of death from all causes or specific chronic diseases.

• On the other hand, green leafy vegetables, including spinach, lettuce, and kale, and fruit and vegetables rich in beta carotene and vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, berries, and carrots, showed benefits.

This study gives a public health message of '5-a-day,' meaning people should ideally consume five servings of fruit and vegetable each day. 

This amount helps in the prevention of major chronic diseases also.

This research provides strong evidence for the lifelong benefits of eating fruits and vegetables and suggests a goal amount to consume daily for ideal health. 

Fruits and vegetables are naturally packaged sources of nutrients that can be included in most meals and snacks, and they are essential for keeping our teeth healthy.

BY,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA.

Women of Adsense summit

Thankyou google for giving this opportunity to participate in this virtual event Women of Adsense summit.

Dr.Renju

 India. 

World Oral Health Day

 March 20 -World Oral Health Day 

FDI theme 2021- Be Proud Of Your Mouth

IDA is celebrating World Oral Health Day on March 20th.

By,

Dr.Renju T George,

India.

Name the minerals found in Toothpaste

 Name the minerals found in Toothpaste

Calcium carbonate

This common abrasive help to remove plaque, debris and surface stains. Abrasives, combined with the scrubbing motion of your toothbrush, clean the surface of your tooth. They’re the reason your teeth feel so smooth and clean after brushing. They can also help make your smile whiter.

Besides calcium carbonate, other types of abrasives in toothpaste include dehydrated silica gels, hydrated aluminium oxides, magnesium carbonate, phosphate salts and silicates. These abrasives are rough enough to get the plaque off, but gentle enough to avoid damage to your enamel.

Silica 

Minerals such as silica and are found in toothpaste and provide the coarseness that scrubs the teeth clean.

Aluminum Oxide

The coarse scrubbing action of toothpaste can come from aluminium oxide and other phosphate minerals.

Titanium Dioxide

Titanium dioxide, which is made from the minerals ilmenite, rutile and anatase, is present in toothpaste. 

Ilmenite (FeO.TiO2) and rutile (TiO2) are the two chief minerals of titanium. 

Titanium dioxide occurs in polymorphic forms as rutile, anatase (octahedrite).

This gives the toothpaste its white pigment.

Mica

Sparkles in toothpaste are made possible by the presence of mica, which is found in rocks.

Fluoride

Fluoride found in toothpaste is derived from the mineral fluorite. 

It is used to help reduce cavities.

by,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA

National Dentist Day

  Brighten your day and your smile by brushing off all the worries and germs from your life.

 

Happy Dentist day!

National Dentist’s Day is celebrated every year on March 6.It is a way to show appreciation and thanks for dentists.

Its a way to bring awareness to dentistry so that people will know more about how to care for their teeth. 

It also encourages people who may have avoided going to the dentist to come in for a check up. 

Oral health has a significant effect on general health and vice versa. 

It has been proved by researchers over time that oral infection is capable of causing major health complications. 

Dental Facts

Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed  is known as Father of Dentistry in India.

First female dentist was  Dr, Lucy Hobbs Taylor.

Your teeth are us unique as your fingerprints.

Your smile is the first facial feature noticed by half of the people you come in contact with daily.

Tooth brush should be kept 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from flush.

Dental Care Tips

1. Brush twice daily for two times.

2. Floss daily

3. Visit your dentist once in 6 months or as recommended by your dentist

4. Eat a balanced diet 

by,

Dr.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA

Will gum disease raise the risk of cancer?

 

Gum disease may raise the risk of some cancers

People who have periodontal or gum disease may have a higher risk of developing some forms of cancer, suggests a letter published in the journal.

US researchers found that a history of the periodontal disease appeared to be associated with a raised risk of oesophageal (gullet) cancer and gastric (stomach) cancer and this risk was also higher among people who had lost teeth previously.

The authors point to possible reasons for an association between oral bacteria and oesophageal and gastric cancer, with evidence from other studies suggesting that tannerella forsythia and porphyromonas gingivalis -- members of the red complex' of periodontal pathogens -- were associated with the presence or risk of oesophageal cancer.

Another possible reason is that poor oral hygiene and periodontal disease could promote the formation of endogenous nitrosamines known to cause gastric cancer through nitrate-reducing bacteria.

This was an observational study, so no firm conclusions can be drawn about cause and effect, and the researchers cannot rule out the possibility that some observed risk may be due to other unmeasured (confounding) factors.

by,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA.