Here are some foods which can assist you fight your sugar cravings:

1. Dark chocolate: chocolate is the most common food that people used when they have sugar cravings. But they should go for a better option like dark chocolate because it has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which contain less sugar.  

2. Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are rich in soluble fiber which readily absorbs water and swells up in the gut in the form of a jelly which gives the feeling of filled stomach and reduces the sugar cravings. Chia seeds are also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

3. Chewing Gums: To curb the hunger for sugar, sugar-free chewing gums are best. They are made up of artificial sweeteners but contain less sugar and curb the cravings.

4. Yogurt: It is a high protein healthy diet which has natural added sugar to prevent sugar craving.

5. Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes will offer you with a sweet style and should facilitate keep you feeling full thus you won’t expertise sugar cravings later within the day.

6. Whole Grains: They are rich in nutrients including vitamin B, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, manganese. They are also high in fiber thus keeping us full.

These are not the only foods that help in curbing the sugary needs of an individual. People crave for sugar because it helps in releases endorphins that calm and relax us.

The common dental emergencies and their first aid can be:

1.      Tooth Injury: if any tooth injury occurs due to falling off or an accident, teeth may get loose. In this case, immediately consult the dentist. In the mean time, rinse the mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth to stop the bleeding.

2.      Knocked out teeth: If any teeth get knocked out, always hold it with the crown part. Never pick it up by roots. Clean it to remove the dirt. Try to put it back into the socket, if it is possible. Otherwise, keep it in a container of milk to retain the moisture. Immediately call the dentist as knocked out teeth should be placed back within 1 hour minimally.

3.      Soft-tissue injuries: Injuries to the tongue, cheeks, gums, and lips, can result in bleeding. To control the bleeding, Rinse mouth with a salt-water solution, cover the site with moistened piece of gauze or tea bag and Hold in place for 15 to 20 minutes, one can apply cold compress to the outside of the mouth or cheek in the affected area for 5 to 10 minutes, If then also bleeding doesn’t stop, see your dentist right away or go to a hospital emergency room.

4. Abscess: when infections occur around the root of a tooth or in the space between the teeth and gums termed as Abscesses. They can damage tissue and surrounding teeth. See your dentist as soon as possible if you discover a pimple-like swelling on your gum. In the meantime, to ease the pain and try rinsing your mouth with a mild salt water solution several times a day.

5. Swelling: Swelling is one of the more common dental emergencies, it’s never a good sign. It indicates you have a serious dental infection. If you are experiencing swelling, do not wait. Contact your dentist right away.

These are some of the dental emergencies that can occur to anyone. To avoid these, one should take extra care of their mouth and visit the dentist regularly for cleanings.

Here’s a quick chart showing the comparison between Dentures and Dental Implant.

DENTURES

• Dentures are basically the false teeth that are used to cover the tooth loss.
• Dentures decrease jaw bone quality.
• Denture causes discomfort as they can slip. They are attached with adhesives.
• They require deep cleaning.

DENTAL IMPLANT

• Dental implant serves as an actual replacement.
• A dental implant helps in preserving the remaining weak jaw bone.
• A dental implant is safe, secure and highly comfortable.
• They are easy to clean.
• Expensive treatment but lasts longer.
• Less expensive but the cost of adhesives, replacements, cleaning solutions make it expensive. Its effectiveness is also less.

But ultimately, you have to check with your dentist to get a specific treatment for you. Every patient is different and every mouth is not identical. Your treatment may be very different than your neighbor’s and therefore will have a different cost.

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• At dental cleaning time, professional will check your gums. He will measure the depth of the spaces between your teeth and gums. If the spaces are shallow, gums are healthy but with gum disease, the spaces may become deeper.
• Remove plaque and prevent cavities: The main reason behind the tooth decay is plaque, if not taken care of can lead to cavities. At dental checkups, this plaque is removed with special tools to prevent the cavities.

• Dentist will help in removing stains that discolor the teeth by drinking tea, coffee and alcohol; hence gives us a shining and brighter smile.
• Getting a cleaning regularly will keep your breath fresh and odor free.
• Regular dental cleanings will help in maintaining overall health of the person. During routine oral exam, early detection of many diseases can be done and preventive measures can be taken.

You should have a regular dental visit at least twice a year or as recommended by your dental professional. This will give you good oral hygiene, prevent loose teeth and gum diseases.

To get all these advantages, contact your dentist today.

 Plaque is a sticky bio film made up of thousands of bacteria occurring naturally. Whenever we eat food rich in sugar or carbohydrate content, these bacteria feed on them and produces an acidic by product that harms our tooth enamel and form cavities.

Acc. to Dr Sachin Mittal , to keep mouth free from these naturally occurring bacteria and to prevent cavities, one should follow some basic tips:

Tip 1: Brush twice a day, and if it is possible for you to brush, do it after every meal.

Tip 2: Flossing– Do floss once a day to remove particles of food and plaque from beyond the teeth.

Tip 3: Fluoride rich Mouthwash: Add a mouthwash to your oral health care kit as fluoride will reduce the number of bacteria and keep the enamel safe.

Tip 4: Chew Gum: Chewing is good for oral cavity. Chew sugarless gum after every meal to stimulate the saliva production which in turn helps in neutralizing the acidic effect.

Tip 5: If you are suffering from plaque, you should avoid taking sugary and starchy items.

Tip 6: Smoking and Tobacco is bad for teeth. Avoid them.

Tip 7: If plaque is not getting removed through above methods, then you should consult your dentist. A cleaning by a professional dentist will help you to get rid of plaque.

Procedure: First of all, dentist will rough or scratch the tooth surface and then applied a conditioner or bonding material on the tooth. Then the resin like plastic material is applied and molded in the desired shape of the tooth. The resin that is applied is liquid in nature; it is hardened by the laser light. After hardening, the material is trim, shaped and polished to match with the surroundings.

To maintain the beauty of the bonded teeth, a person should avoid smoking and drinking caffeine substances like tea, coffee because this resin material is stain resistant. It gat stained very easily. To avoid stain, one should brush twice a daily and visit dentist for good oral health.

The disadvantage of using tooth bonding is that the material used can be chip off easily while chewing nails, pens or any other hard substance. Thus, routine checkups are necessary for ensuring the oral health hygiene and bonded tooth condition.

Now the question arises what causes Periodontal Disease?

We think that bacteria only live in our surrounding environment but it is not true. There are number of bacteria that live in our mouth and they are the cause of periodontal disease. Bacteria along with mucus and other particles form a sticky substance called ‘Plaque’. If plaque is not treated on time, it forms in a hard substance called ‘Tartar’. Plaque can be formed on the teeth, between the teeth and on gumline also. This deposition of dental plaque leads to the degradation of tooth.

Other factors that can enhance the periodontal disease are smoking, diabetes, poor nutrition, stress and improper brushing.

Types of Periodontal Disease:

Gingivitis

Periodontitis

Gingivitis:  It is an inflammatory condition characterized by redness and swelling of gums, bleeding of gums during brushing. This disease can be both severe and can persist for long time if not treated early. It can result in inflammation of both gum and tissue surrounding the teeth.

Periodontitis: when inflammation reaches to the jaw bone of the teeth, causing severe degradation of the teeth is termed as periodontitis. Periodontitis can occur only after gingivitis. Plaque that formed releases certain enzymes that in return cause damage to the bone cells.

Prevention to Periodontal Disease:

Brush properly and daily to prevent plaque to deposit.

Flossing technique can help in removing plaque.

Avoid smoking, stress and take healthy diet to prevent tooth decay.

Visit dentist on regular basis to keep teeth healthy.