35th International Conference on Dental and Oral Health

Tooth sensitivity comes and goes with time; it is caused because of the exposure of nerves on root areas. The crowns of the teeth are protected by enamel, so sensitivity is not observed on the teeth. Sensitivity is observed at the root area or the gums. The root area is protected by cementum, when the cementum wears away the nerves are exposed which causes sensitivity. Causes of tooth sensitivity 1.       Overzealous teeth brushing By brushing our teeth continuously problem arises to our teeth that is the tooth structure will be changed, and gum tissues are damaged so the teeth losses its tight grip and opens the door for infections and diseases 2.     An acidic diet Foods having PH value less than 4.6 are considered to be acidic food. So foods containing sugar, dairy products, juices are to be avoided so maintain healthy teeth 3.     Bulimia Eating large amounts of food in short time and vomiting is bulimia . T...

Is it the time to change your toothbrush? When was the last time you changed your toothbrush? We throw all the expired food, drinks, tablets, beauty products, but when it comes to health, it’s only our dental hygiene which doesn’t get attention. For good oral health and optimal dental health you have to follow many rules. Most of the scientists and dentists prefer changing the toothbrush for every 3 months. When you’re using the toothbrush more than 3 months then it loses it bristles and it becomes less effective on our teeth. It doesn’t remove the plaque from teeth and gums; this becomes the main reason for dental problems for all age groups. The other reason is that germs can hide and build up in toothbrush bristles. Fungus and bacteria develops in the bristles if care is not given properly. So this is the main reason to change your toothbrush for every 3 months and you should change the brush if you had suffered from cold or any infectious disease. After using the too...