Hair line fractures of the tooth
Hairline fractures of the tooth or cracked tooth are one of the main reasons for a person to seek dental treatment. Causes: Teeth with large fillings High pressure from the opposing tooth Accidents or blow to the teeth Abrupt changes in temperature Chewing on hard food like ice, candy, nuts, etc.,
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How Does Thumb Sucking Affect Your Child’s Teeth?
Sucking can be of nutritive value, self-soothing and a pleasurable oral reflex. Soon after birth the child has a reflexive behavior for sucking. Anything kept in mouth will be sucked. Usually this reflex will go by 4 months of age. If it persists beyond this age it becomes a habit which can pose some orthodontic problems to the teeth.
Podcast 01: Expert Tips Oral Health Care
“Expert Tips Oral Health Care” from The Dental Expert by Dr.Nandini Nelivigi about What Happens When You Lose a Tooth?