What is Smart Dentin Grinder? Today, extracted teeth that are carrying bacterial plaques are considered a clinical waste and are disposed of in medical biohazard bags. Experts estimate that over 20 million teeth are extracted each year in the United States alone. Even though most of the tooth structure is composed of dentin, which is...

WHAT ARE WISDOM TEETH? Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to develop and appear in the mouth. They are called “wisdom teeth” because they usually appear during a person’s late teens or early twenties, which has been called the “age of wisdom” The normal position of wisdom teeth is behind the upper...

Chewing tobacco affects your dental health as well as the rest of your body. If you use smokeless tobacco and have thought about quitting, your dentist can help. In the meantime, here are a few facts that may help you decide to join the many who are tobacco-free. CHEWING TOBACCO (PAAN) Chewing tobacco includes snuff,...

Why is brushing with toothpaste important? First and foremost, a toothpaste and a correct brushing action work to remove plaque, a sticky, harmful film of bacteria that grows on your teeth that causes caries, gum disease, and eventual tooth loss if not controlled. Second, the toothpaste if contains fluoride, makes the entire tooth structure more resistant...

When a person has had all of their teeth removed we must make complete dentures for the person to wear. Dentures are an acceptable solution, but no match for our real teeth! Hence we always try to save natural teeth. When the teeth are removed we are left with a ridge of bone on the...

WTHE TOOTH & IT’S SURROUNDING TISSUES CROWN: this is the part of the tooth you can see above the gumline. ROOT: this part of the tooth sits in the bone below the gum. The root of your tooth is usually twice as long as the crown, the part you see above the gumline. BONE: the roots of your...

DIET AND TOOTH DECAY Proper diet and plaque control will help preserve your teeth for your life. Not only is your diet important to your general health, it is also important to your dental health. If you do not eat a balanced diet, you are more likely to get tooth decay and gum disease. How...

Pregnancy is a time of anticipation and change.  There are many obvious changes throughout a woman’s body and some not so obvious, that occur within the mouth, or oral cavity.  While temporary, pregnancy does affect how and when dental care is provided. MYTHS There is a long standing myth that a woman loses a tooth...

DO NOT DISTURB THE WOUND: In doing so you may invite irritation, infection and/or bleeding. Be sure to chew on the opposite side for 24 hours and keep anything sharp from entering the wound. DO NOT SMOKE FOR 12 HOURS: Smoking will promote bleeding and interfere with healing. BRUSHING: Do not brush your teeth for the first 8...

Orthodontia is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. Braces are appliances or devices used to make these corrections. Braces are a common method of changing your appearance. Today, even adults are requesting braces. Braces are usually placed by an orthodontist. Dr.Prashant Dhole, M.D.S. (Orthodontia)...