Stop Kids from Using Excess Toothpaste as it Leads to Tooth Decay

By: Abha Toppo If your child is in a habit of using excess toothpaste then you need to stop him or her. According to a recent study, young children who use toothpaste more than required are at an increased risk of ‘dental fluorosis’ when they grow older. Fluorosis is basically a condition that affects your teeth caused by excessive exposure to fluoride during the first 8 years of life. It must be noted that fluoride is a mineral, which is found in water and soil. More than 70 years ago, researchers…

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दांतों (Teeth) की सड़न रोकने के उपाय

लौंग (Clove) का तेल (Oil) – एंटीमाइक्रोबायल (Anti-Microbial) गुणों में समृद्ध लौंग कई स्वास्थ्य लाभ प्रदान करता है, जैसे कि इससे इम्यून सिस्टम (Immune system) मजबूत होती है, पाचन (Digestion) को आराम मिलता है और कैंसर (Cancer) का जोखिम भी कम होता है। दांतों की सड़न ठीक करने लिए आपको इन 4 चीजों की जरूरत होगी। इसके लिए आप एक चौथाई बड़ा चम्मच नारियल तेल (Coconut oil), एक चौथाई बड़ा चम्मच हल्दी पाउडर (Turmeric), 2 से 3 बूंद लौंग का तेल (Clove Oil) और एक चुटकी समुद्री नमक (Sea Salt)…

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Dental Care: How to Treat Dental Pain?

Pain producing causes may be as simple as toothache nitiated by a deep carious tooth or a loose tooth. On the other hand pain may be complicated requiring further investigations. Pain is defined as an unpleasant stimulus which is perceived by the conscious mind. The perception of pain begins upon a process of electro-chemical conductivity from the painful area to the brain. Reaction to pain involves a complex mechanism which is based on age, sex, fatigue, emotional status and the past experiences. Toothache A toothache may be mild, moderate or…

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Sweet Remedy: Eating Grapes May Help Prevent Tooth Decay

Grapes are the new wonder berries that are being praised for their powerful antioxidants called flavonoids. These help in fighting free radicals in the body and reduce the incidence of inflammation that can be a cause of many chronic ailments. They are also rich sources of vitamin A and vitamin C in addition to essential minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and selenium. Regular consumption of grapes has been known to be helpful in treating constipation, indigestion and kidney disorders and now; a new study indicates that they may…

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World Oral Health Day: How to choose a toothbrush, other tips to keep teeth happy

 By Anonna Dutt   Want to keep your teeth pearly white? Doctors say how you brush your teeth is more important than what you use to brush it. Fancy and expensive toothpastes do not guarantee better oral hygiene and dentists don’t really recommend one over the other. Fluoride in toothpastes sticks to the teeth enamel and prevents cavities, triclosan has antimicrobial function and prevents plaque and zinc can remove tartar.   The right way to brush your teeth Place the toothbrush at a 45 degrees angle against your teeth…

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घरेलु नुस्खे (Home Remedies)

1. प्याज और गुड रोज खाने से बालक की ऊंचाई बढती हैं। 2. रोज गाजर का रस पीने से दमें की बीमारी जड़ से दूर होती हैं। 3. खजूर गर्म पानी के साथ लेने से कफ दूर होता हैं। 4. एक चम्‍मच समुद्री नमक लें और अपनी खोपड़ी पर लगा लें। इसे अच्‍छी तरह से मसाज करें और ऐसा करते समय उंगलियों को गीला कर लें। बाद में शैम्‍पू लगाकर सिर धो लें। महीने में एक बार ऐसा करने से रूसी नहीं होगी। 5. अगर आपके नाखून बहुत कड़े हैं…

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