Crown Dental Teethtalk Blog

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 ...