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How Does Smoking Lead To Oral Health Issues?

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Smoking leads to a number of dental problems, both minimally dangerous and glaring concern. Research suggests that 16% of the smokers suffer from poor dental health, which is almost four times the rate of non-smokers. Common problems range from bad breath, tooth discoloration, and inflammation of the salivary gland openings as well as excessive build-up of tartar and plaque on the teeth and increased loss of bone within the jaws. Dentists in Pakistan also suspect smoking to be a leading cause of increased risk of leukoplakia, which results in white patches inside the mouth. Also, smok ing increases the risk of developing gum diseases while also delaying the healing process following any dental surgeries such as tooth extraction or periodontal treatments, and lowering the success rate of dental implants. On a more serious note, smoking increases the risk of developing oral cancer. Moreover, dentists in Pakistan contend that smoking is a leading cause of gum diseases; smokers ...

Why Are Baby Teeth So Important?

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B aby teeth start forming way back in the womb. And before you figure it out, they will be erupting through your baby’s gums. The first baby teeth are also known as primary teeth and are extremely important – even if they fall out and are replaced with permanent adult teeth. To know more about how to care your baby’s teeth, you must meet a validated dentist in Lahore before the child turns one. Early Childhood Decay Baby teeth are also prone to cavities similar to adult teeth. It is also observed that several children get affected by tooth decay due to parents’ carelessness, before they even turn five. Without treatment, decay can spread deeper into the tooth – causing pain, infection and even damage to the underlying adult tooth. Eventually, the infected baby tooth cause extreme pain and need to be removed. Being a parent, you must do utmost efforts to keep those cavities away to avoid an early loss of a tooth and also get an appointment from the best dentist in ...

Why Do I Have Sensitive Teeth?

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Are your teeth tender? Do you pass on icy cold drinks or hot beverages knowing that they will make your teeth hurt? And sometimes, not just hot or cold drinks but few other things can also aggravate the pain such as sweet and sour foods or even cold breeze. If this is so, it is high time to talk to your dentist to track down the reason of this painful condition. This condition is called tooth sensitivity.  Tooth sensitivity is common name of dentin hypersensitivity or root sensitivity. When the hard enamel of teeth is worn down or gums have receded, exposing the tiny tube surfaces located in the dentin, pain can be caused in teeth by anything and they even affect your eating and drinking habits. Causes of Tooth Sensitivity But what causes sensitive teeth? Certainly, only a certified dentist can identify the underlying dental problems and recommend a treatment. However, we can list down few common dental issues that can cause tooth sensitivity. Worn tooth ename...