Name of Medical College /Institute: Dhaka Dental College Name of the University: Dhaka University (U. Dhaka) Government/ Non-Government: Govt. Address: Mirpur-14, Dhaka-1206 Tel- 8017146 In Brief
Category: Dental Care
Research Suggests That Vitamin D Can Help Protect the Gums From Bacterial Infections
Research Suggests That Vitamin D Can Help Protect the Gums From Bacterial Infections Laboratory-grown gingival cells treated with vitamin D boosted their production of an endogenous antibiotic and killed more bacteria than untreated cells, according to a paper in Infection and Immunity. Research suggests that vitamin D can help protect the gums from bacterial infections [...]
The relationship between diet and disease
The relationship between diet and disease A ‘balanced’ diet refers to the minimum consumption of nutrients to provide the essential requirements of the body. Deficiency states, whilst no longer an overt problem in developed countries, continue to cause disease states in underdeveloped countries, due to famine or war. Where one or more of the essential [...]
Pregnancy and Dental Health
Pregnancy and Dental Health As pregnancy brings about many changes in your body, the health of your teeth and gums can be affected. Dental problems, such as bleeding gums or cavities, can become worse during pregnancy and cause stress and discomfort. Your dentist can help you minimize any dental problems during your pregnancy by showing [...]
TOOTH EXTRACTION : POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
TOOTH EXTRACTION POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS Activity: Reduce your activity immediately after surgery, but resume as soon as you feel back to normal. Most patients can resume high impact activity within 2-3 days post surgery. Healing: After a tooth is extracted the socket fills with a blood clot, the site slowly heals by a process of bone [...]
Risks involved in root canal treatment
Risks involved in root canal treatment As with any medical or dental procedure, there are some risks. The common risks are as follows. 1. Bleeding, pain, soreness and infection: After your root canal treatment you may experience pain, swelling or discomfort for several days, which may be treated with pain medication. You may also experience [...]
Causes of Dental Anxiety
Causes of Dental Anxiety Plenty of causes can cause Dental anxiety such as Prior Experiences: Most people affected by Dental Anxiety tend to complain about horrifying experiences from a certain Dentist which includes the psychological aspects (such as humiliation or mocking) apart from the actual physical pain involved. The immediate surroundings: If you are a [...]
Canker Sores Prevention
Prevention of Canker Sores Some prevention tips for canker sores include By avoiding extremely spicy and acidic food if you are prone to canker sores. Dental Braces which abrade the oral mucosa should be covered by wax. Regular use of mouth wash can prevent or reduce frequency of occurrence of canker sores. In some cases, [...]
