MDS - Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry (PGIDS, Rohtak); BDS (Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai); Ex-Resident: AIIMS, New Delhi; Trained in Orofacial Myotherapy View Details

What is an over-retained milk tooth?

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”What is an over-retained milk tooth?” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left”] What is an over-retained milk tooth? Milk teeth are supposed to remain in a child’s mouth till a certain age. Each milk tooth is replaced by a permanent tooth usually when the root is formed two-thirds of its final length.  When a milk tooth remains…

Importance of Pulp Therapy in Milk Teeth

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Importance of Pulp Therapy in Milk Teeth” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left”] Pulp therapy is done in milk teeth when the decay reaches pulp and causes inflammation of pulp, periodontal ligament space or infection reaches underlying bone.  Pulp therapy – Relieves pain Eliminates infections Controls inflammation (which may lead to swelling) Prolongs milk tooth preservation Prevents…

Importance of Milk Teeth

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Importance of Milk Teeth” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] Milk teeth or baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth. During the time they are in a child’s mouth, they perform important functions- Help in chewing, hence, digestion and nutrition affecting overall growth Development of speech Growth of upper and lower jaw Aids in smiling and…

OPG of a 5 year old

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”OPG of 5 year old” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left”] OPG of a 5-year-old child may be overwhelming for someone who is looking at it for the first time. So, here is a walkthrough of one OPG and structures easily seen in it- Form and shape of lower jaw (mandible) & upper jaw (maxilla) Temporomandibular Joint…

When do milk teeth erupt in baba's mouth?

When do milk teeth erupt in baby’s mouth?

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][vc_column_text]When do milk teeth erupt in baby’s mouth? Milk teeth are 20 in number, 5 in each side of jaw. A sequence of eruption has been observed- Lower central incisors: 10 months of age Upper central incisors: 11 months of age Upper lateral incisors: 13 months of age Lower lateral incisors: 15 months of…

Prevent Tooth Decay in Children

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][vc_wp_text]In this post, I am going to tell you the real, hard facts. Let me put up a question. Just be honest in thinking about it.  Is there a sure-shot way to prevent dental decay in children? Is there some routine that can be followed or products that can be used to prevent dental…