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Periodontal disease affects about 20%-50% of the world’s population. And more predominantly among the older population in high-income countries. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease. It affects the gum tissue and bone supporting the teeth. Sadly, this is a very common problem among adolescents and adults alike. Therefore, […]

A statistic by the American College of Prosthodontics states that more than 120 million Americans miss at least one tooth, and 36 million Americans do not have any teeth. However, only 15% of the latter have dentures. Loss of a tooth can lead to several problems down the road if you do not replace it […]

Can decayed teeth be fixed? First let’s discuss tooth decay briefly. Tooth decay is a process that happens over time. Untreated tooth decay will become cavities. There are hundreds of different kinds of bacteria in the mouth, which you can read more about in this article. In terms of treatment, fluoride is the best defense […]

According to the American Dental Association, there were a total of 2.1 million emergency visits related to dental conditions in 2017, with tooth decay and periodontal disease being the more common reasons. Dental diseases could be prevented by practicing proper dental care as well as preventive dentistry. Preventive Dentistry is the action taken by a […]

A statistic from FDI says nearly 60-90% of the school children and 100% of adults suffer from tooth decay and related oral health issues worldwide. Dentists suggest an oral health check-up every six months followed by routine cleaning. But not everyone does that due to misplaced fear. Restorative dentistry plays an integral part in your […]