Articles posted by Dr. Motiwala

All You Wanted to Know About Dead Tooth

All You Wanted to Know About Dead Tooth

Even though it might not seem like it, your teeth are alive and change over time. Your teeth are made of living tissue that is affected by how well you take care of them, what you eat and drink, and the genes you got from your parents. Your teeth can get sick just like any

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The Relationship Between Your Eyes & Teeth

The Relationship Between Your Eyes & Teeth

Your smile can open many doors, whether you’re trying to make a good first impression at a job interview or want to meet new people. How healthy your smile is depends a lot on how well you take care of your teeth. Did you know, though, that it can also hurt your eyes? Recent studies

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Overbite

Overbite and Ways to Fix it

About 22% of people have an overbite, which is a common tooth health problem. When your front teeth stick out over your bottom teeth, you have an overbite. Most people’s top teeth rest slightly in front of their bottom teeth when they close their mouths. The average amount of overlap is 10 to 20%. If

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Tooth Abscess & Its Causes

Tooth Abscess & Its Causes

If your gums or teeth hurt, it could be a sign that you have a cyst. Even though a toothache might seem like a minor problem, it could be a sign of something more important. Abscesses can be life-threatening if they aren’t handled, so it’s important to see a dentist as soon as possible to

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Am I Too Old to Get My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

In an ideal world, we’d all be able to have our wisdom teeth taken out before we turned 25. People might not be able to do that for many different reasons. In some cases, you may not even realize you have a problem with your wisdom teeth until you are an adult. People also put

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The 5 Stages of Tooth Decay

The 5 Stages of Tooth Decay

There is a war going on in your mouth right now, and you might not even be aware of it. Some naturally occurring bacteria eat the sugars in the foods you eat and turn them into acidic waste products that eat away at the enamel on your teeth. Even though tooth enamel is a good

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How Thumb-sucking Affects Children’s Oral Health?

How Thumb-sucking Affects Children’s Oral Health?

Children often chew on their thumbs, but this can be bad for their mouth health. In this piece, we’ll talk about how children sucking their thumbs affects their oral health and what parents can do to help their kids stop. How Thumb-Sucking Affects Children’s Oral Health? Thumb sucking can lead to a number of teeth

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Top 7 Dental Implants Myths

Top 7 Dental Implants Myths

Dental implants have been used for many years to replace lost teeth in a safe and effective way. Even though dental implants have been shown to work, there are still a lot of myths and false beliefs about them. In this piece, we’ll bust the top seven myths about dental implants and give you the

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Can Dental Implant Help Avoid Jawbone Resorption?

Can Dental Implant Help Avoid Jawbone Resorption?

Tooth loss can cause a variety of problems, including difficulty eating and speaking, as well as a decrease in self-confidence. However, one issue that may not be immediately apparent is jawbone resorption. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone that once supported it begins to deteriorate. This can lead to a host of additional dental

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