Just last week, a teenage boy in Mumbai who had more than 200 “teeth”growing in his mouth had them all removed. “Teeth”is in quotes because it turned out they weren’t his natural teeth. They were growths caused by a benign dental tumor. The boy’s name is Ashik Gavai, and he’s only 17 years old. Yet, …
Smiling, a simple act, shows people how confident you are, and a great smile goes a long way. Some people lose their confidence because their smile isn’t everything they want it to be. Even people who take amazing care of their teeth can have trouble reaching the shade of white that so many of us …
While some people are born with genes that give them a straight smile, everyone else must turn to orthodontics. Today, there’s a vast array of orthodontic treatments that can adjust your smile to make it straighter and more appealing. Among them, modern dentistry even offers clear braces systems that are faster and more discrete than …
There are a lot of conditions out there – from depression to multiple sclerosis – that tend to be more common in women than in men. Oral cancer is one of the conditions that bucks this trend. Male smokers over 45 who drink excessively have a slew of risk factors that make them susceptible to …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everyone knows the old adage about how it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown. So, why not smile? Although many experts disagree about the difference in the number of muscles required for smiling and frowning, there are a lot of reasons to smile. It can do a lot for your own self-esteem and …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text]Sometimes people ask me, “Dr. Canto, why do your patients love you so much.” It’s hard to answer sometimes because I don’t feel like I’m doing anything special. When patients come in for an appointment, I try to be myself as much as possible. That way, we can build a real relationship – one …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having a straight teeth with an aligned bite have a number of benefits. Most people focus on the cosmetic benefits of a straight smile when it comes to procedures like Invisalign. Straight teeth make you feel more confident and comfortable in social and professional situations, which impacts a lot of your life. What many people …
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Tetracycline is an antibiotic that has been used for decades. However, it is currently barred from use on patients who are pregnant. This is because studies have shown that it has a staining affect on the teeth of the child even before its teeth develop. It stains them by bonding with the calcium ions in …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] How does tetracycline cause teeth discoloration? For over three decades, the antibiotic tetracycline has been on the market. It is used to treat a wide variety of different infections, but the problem with this antibiotic is that it causes a great deal of staining in the teeth. This tetracycline teeth discoloration has a …
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[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] Health Question: Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe? Electronic cigarettes have been touted as the safer alternative to tobacco based smoking products, however, some people have raised the question, \”are electronic cigarettes safe?\” Here\’s the pitch: tobacco causes cancerous effects and a slew of other medical problems, why not remove it and \”inhale\” the pure …
