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  The recent advances in medicine have led to the reaffirmation of this saying. Diseases of unknown background have been arising in recent times making this saying more significant than ever. Similarly, dental procedures have also seen a rapid shift from treatment of the disease to preventing the disease from occurring. Its high time now that we know and learn more and more about the prevention instead of writhing in pain. Preventive dentistry is the scope of  Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry  that focuses on prevention from the day the child is born. It begins with the proper feeding and oral hygiene maintenance of a child by the parents or guardians since birth to teach proper technique of brushing and oral care to the child as he/she grows. There are various at home and in office treatments that can help with this prevention. This includes use of fluorides, mouthwashes and regular check-ups. Various methods of prevention used according to age goups include: New Born ...

  Human body is very complicated. Its anatomy and physiology are full of complexities and so is to understand it when affected by a disease. No part of the body can be immune to disease. Teeth are also no exception. Can you  imagine yourself without teeth t? Is it possible to relish food or have confidence to face the society? Although, many researches claim to prevent or treat the dental diseases but tooth loss is a reality and will continue to be. In the oral cavity the teeth may be missing due to common dental disease, they may also be missing congenitally, due to trauma or because of some surgical intervention.   Prosthodontist  specializes in treating all such situations, especially where the teeth and associated structures in the oral cavity and sometimes extra oral also, are missing. Rehabilitation of missing structures with an artificial appliance i.e. Prosthesis is imperative to replace function, comfort and esthetics. Department of Prosthodontics in Santosh...

Healthy Smiles give overall confidence. Prevention of decayed tooth starts even before the birth of the baby. Perinatal period have an important role in the well-being of both mother and new born child. How to prevent the incidence of decayed tooth in children before birth i.e., during Pregnancy ??? Pregnant mothers with poor oral health and dental caries must seek attention to cure. Neglected Oral hygiene and dental caries in mothers can lead to Preterm low birth weight. Physicians, nurses are the most common ones to interact with pregnant women. Therefore these healthcare workers should be aware of the complications with poor oral hygiene. Thus timely delivery of Childs Oral health care counselling to the parents can reduce the risk of development of dental caries.   How to prevent the occurrence of decayed tooth in children once the child is born??? Infant oral health care includes diet with high quality and quantity of nutrients, usage of proper fluoridated toothpaste for brush...