Dr Saurabh Rai

Our teeth are the hardest substances in our body. Besides being the first step in the digestive process, our teeth play an important role in our ability to speak. As humans, we have 2 sets of teeth. We develop a set of baby teeth from as early as a tiny embryo inside the womb. …

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If a shark loses a tooth, no biggie. Sharks can have over 50,000 teeth in their lifetime. Elephants can replace four of their main teeth up to 6 times in a lifetime. So why do humans only have 2 sets of teeth? We develop a set of ‘baby’ teeth only for our adult …

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If it’s been awhile since you or a loved one has seen a dentist, here’s what you can expect.

There are many uses of activated charcoal, from water filters to health products that help with flatulence, kidney health, and more recently toothpaste and toothbrushes. But how does it help your teeth? Activated charcoal is said to whiten teeth and freshen breath better than any other toothpaste you can find in your supermarket. …

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As parents, it’s essential to help our children form good oral habits that last them well into adulthood. Sometimes that means overcoming myths we’ve been told over the years or being more proactive about daily habits.   1. Unhealthy baby teeth impact the adult teeth coming in behind them. If a baby tooth …

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Your dentist has suggested having your wisdom teeth removed, but they aren’t causing you any issues. Do they really need to be removed?   Have you heard conflicting stories about needing to have your wisdom teeth removed? On one hand, you’ve got friends telling you they still have their wisdom teeth and it’s …

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Here are the most common cosmetic procedures to improve your smile.

If you’ve moved or don’t have a dentist, here are some tips to help you find a great one.

Thinking about getting an oral piercing? Here are some things to consider first.

If you’re experiencing a jaw popping sensation every time you chew, talk or yawn, it may be from your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Jaw popping refers to a clicking sound from the jaw each time it is engaged, which can be followed by sensations of pain.     How TMJ works Jaw popping is …

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