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Covid19 is spreading fast in India at an alarming rate and especially in Telangana. Experts’ opinion that Covid19 has entered into a community level spread phase.   As we are now in the unlock stage, offices and workplaces are open and most of the people are roaming out and sometimes even without taking any proper precautionary measures.   But we have to be extra careful while travelling and spending time in the workplace.   If we are careful and take adequate precautions, we can avoid getting affected with Covid19 to a certain extent.   Follow the below steps when you come back from the workplace to avoid infection .

Novel Coronavirus disease /COVID- 19 turned out to be one of the most discussed and debated topics of the year 2020 among the general public. Owing to its high morbidity, mortality cum fast spread, novel coronavirus continues to be the burning issue of the year and the years to come. Though the relative mortality rate associated with these coronaviruses is less compared to similar strains causing SARS, MERS…, the ability to spread fast across continents, affect immune-compromised and old makes it a pandemic. The best way to get rid of this deadly situation and to slow down the disease transmission is by creating awareness among the public regarding the transmission of the disease and by implementing measures like social distancing, hand sanitation, avoiding surface contamination, and adjunct use of face masks. As the mode of transmission of this disease occurs through droplets of saliva/nasal discharge, respiratory etiquette (coughing into a flexed elbow, use of handkerchiefs, facema...

T he modern-day definition of oral health includes the ability to speak, smile, taste, chew, swallow, and convey a range of emotions through facial expressions with confidence and comfort. In this context, dental cavities(or dental decay) stands out as a highly prevalent oral condition that affects the quality of life.  The relationship between nutrition, dietary practices, and dental cavities has been proven in many studies.  Hence it is important to understand and implement healthy dietary practices to prevent the occurrence of dental cavities. Dental cavities/ decay occur as a result of bacterial action on food containing fermentable sugars that slowly get accumulated on the tooth surface over a period of time, producing acids.   These acids slowly dissolve the enamel and dentin and lead to cavities/decay. So for a cavity-free mouth, we should prevent the adherence of food over teeth surface which will prevent the formation of acids. For that our diet ...

H andwashing is considered to be one of the simplest and effective methods for eliminating germs, preventing one from getting sick, and to prevent the spread of infection. This regimen of handwashing becomes even more significant amidst this Covid19 pandemic, where the world is under one of the deadliest situations it has ever come across. This simple and cost-effective procedure can save millions and millions of world population by preventing outbreaks of such deadly communicable diseases, skin infections, diarrhea, dysentery, etc. To create more awareness among the public regarding the significance of handwashing “Global handwashing day” has been observed on the 15th of October every year. This blog article is to help the reader to better understand the necessity and importance of proper handwashing technique.  When to handwash? After using the toilet. Before and after having food. After coughing/ sneezing After handling pets, pet food and pet treats. Before, dur...

A healthy smile can truly change how you feel about yourself and your overall confidence.   Having a beautiful smile is critical in your self-esteem, and maintaining that sense of assurance is important.   But what can you do to maintain that?   Here are eight practical ways to make sure that your teeth are in the best condition. 1.     Brush and floss regularly Brushing twice and flossing once a day is the recommended practice for the best oral hygiene.   Doing this helps to keep the germs away and keep the plaque at bay, thus keeping your teeth less prone to cavities and gum diseases.   2.       Eat healthy food and drink plenty of water Include more calcium boosting foods like milk, milk products, fresh fruits, leafy vegetables, fish, etc in your diet to promote healthy teeth and gums.   Limit eating sugary treats, soda and high acidity fruits such as pineapples and oranges which can lead to caviti...

D id you know that there's a synergic relationship between your oral health and overall wellness? Taking good care of  your teeth   and gums do more than help ensure you have  a bright, beautiful smile. Protect yourself by learning more about the connection between your oral health and overall health. The connection between oral health and overall health Like other areas of the body, many kinds of bacteria are present in our mouth— mostly harmless. Normally the body's natural defences and good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, keep bacteria under control. However, without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease. Prolonged inflammation in the mouth can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream. If you have a healthy immune system, the presence of oral bacteria in your bloodstream causes no problems. Your immune system quickly dispenses with the...