Category: Oral Health

Your smile can open many doors, whether you’re trying to make a good first impression at a job interview or want to meet new people. How healthy your smile is depends a lot on how well you take care of your teeth. Did you know, though, that it can also hurt your eyes? Recent studies have shown that the health of your teeth and eyes are closely related. Bacteria and inflammation can eventually cause illnesses that can hurt not only your teeth but also your eyesight. At Dr. Motiwala Dental Clinic & Implant Centre, we strongly urge people to take ... Read more

About 22% of people have an overbite, which is a common tooth health problem. When your front teeth stick out over your bottom teeth, you have an overbite. Most people’s top teeth rest slightly in front of their bottom teeth when they close their mouths. The average amount of overlap is 10 to 20%. If your top teeth are more than 20% longer than your bottom teeth, you might have an overbite. An overbite can make it hard to breathe, chew, or talk, and it could also affect the way your jaws fit together. Also, if you have an overbite, ... Read more

If your gums or teeth hurt, it could be a sign that you have a cyst. Even though a toothache might seem like a minor problem, it could be a sign of something more important. Abscesses can be life-threatening if they aren’t handled, so it’s important to see a dentist as soon as possible to find out what’s wrong. Here is more about abscesses from Dr. Motiwala Dental Clinic & Implant Centre, which is one of the best places in Hyderabad for general dentistry. What Is A Tooth Abscess? A pool of pus caused by bacteria is called an abscess. ... Read more

In an ideal world, we’d all be able to have our wisdom teeth taken out before we turned 25. People might not be able to do that for many different reasons. In some cases, you may not even realize you have a problem with your wisdom teeth until you are an adult. People also put off getting their wisdom teeth taken out because they are afraid of the doctor or can’t afford it. The team at Dr. Motiwala Dental Clinic & Implant Centre has good news for people over 25 who want to get their wisdom teeth taken out: it’s ... Read more

There is a war going on in your mouth right now, and you might not even be aware of it. Some naturally occurring bacteria eat the sugars in the foods you eat and turn them into acidic waste products that eat away at the enamel on your teeth. Even though tooth enamel is a good protection against this constant attack, it can only do so much. If you don’t brush your teeth twice a day, floss once a day, use mouthwash, and go to the doctor regularly, your tooth enamel can wear away to the point where it can’t protect ... Read more

Children often chew on their thumbs, but this can be bad for their mouth health. In this piece, we’ll talk about how children sucking their thumbs affects their oral health and what parents can do to help their kids stop. How Thumb-Sucking Affects Children’s Oral Health? Thumb sucking can lead to a number of teeth issues, such as: Misaligned Teeth: Putting constant pressure on the teeth and jaws with the thumb can make the teeth misaligned, which can lead to crooked or crowded teeth. Overbite or Underbite: Thumb-sucking can also cause your upper or lower teeth to stick out too ... Read more

Dental implants have been used for many years to replace lost teeth in a safe and effective way. Even though dental implants have been shown to work, there are still a lot of myths and false beliefs about them. In this piece, we’ll bust the top seven myths about dental implants and give you the facts you need to make smart decisions about your dental health. Myth: Dental implants are painful Even though the process of getting a tooth implant does involve surgery, patients are given local anesthesia to numb the area and make the process less painful. Patients may ... Read more

Tooth loss can be caused by decay, gum disease, an accident, or just getting older. Even though losing a tooth might not seem like a big deal, it can cause a lot of dental problems if it isn’t fixed. If you don’t repair your missing teeth, these things can happen: Shifting of remaining teeth When you lose a tooth, the teeth around it may start to move around. This can cause your teeth to be out of place and make it hard to bite down, which can lead to more dental problems in the future. Difficulty Eating & Speaking When someone ... Read more

Tooth loss can cause a variety of problems, including difficulty eating and speaking, as well as a decrease in self-confidence. However, one issue that may not be immediately apparent is jawbone resorption. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone that once supported it begins to deteriorate. This can lead to a host of additional dental problems, including changes in facial structure and a higher risk of future tooth loss. Fortunately, dental implants may be able to help prevent jawbone resorption. Dental implants are a type of artificial tooth that is implanted directly into the jawbone, providing support and preventing deterioration. ... Read more

Most people would like to have a smile with an amazing, full set of teeth that are healthy, bright, and straight, with few or no flaws. A beautiful smile can change a person’s general look, self-esteem, and even health. But if a person’s smile is chipped, broken, or they are missing teeth, they may want to know what kinds of dental implants they can get to fix their smile. Dental implants are a great way for people to fix the way their smile looks and works. What Types Of Dental Implants Can I Get? Dental implants give you a lot ... Read more