The sensitivity of tooth occurs due to the gradual exposure of the dentin which is the softer part of the tooth located beneath the tooth enamel. Tiny tubules that lead to the dentin are filled with fluid. When the patient consumes hot, cold or sweet foods and drinks, there is fluid movement in the nerves which react in a response. The individual experiences a sharp

Chronic and continuous bad breath is known as halitosis. Mouth washes and mouth fresheners do not easily resolve the problem. Halitosis originates from the tongue and gums as an odour released by the bacterial wastes that settle in the mouth, decayed food particles, poor oral hygiene and debris present in the mouth. A compound of sulfur is generated that emits

When an action is repetitively and automatically carried out it is deemed as a habit. There are many oral habits such as finger biting, thumb sucking, finger sucking, tongue thrusting, lip sucking, lip biting, breathing through the mouth, bruxism etc. that can cause detrimental consequences on the dentoalveolar structures. Some habits depending on the intensity, degree and action

A babys first tooth appears anywhere between 4 months to 10 months of age. The tooth erupts through the gums cutting it a process medically called odontiasis. The child experiences teething symptoms prior to the eruption of the teeth. Where generally the first tooth eruption occurs at about 6 months of age, there are also cases of early and late teethers

Facial skeletal deformity occurs during birth when there is a complexity or distortion of the mandibular or maxillary growth. The patient suffers from severe bruxism, crowding of teeth, dental deformity, and difficulties in mastication or chewing. If the condition is left untreated,