Shruti @ Veda

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues in the world. When you or someone you love is struggling with depression, it can be easy to overlook oral health. Yet maintaining good oral care is an important factor in your overall mental health. Depression can lead to poor oral hygiene, poor nutrition, avoidance of necessary dental care. But the connection between depression and oral health doesn’t end here. Few other oral problems are related to depression like- Many people who have been suffering from depression also have been diagnosed with an aching mouth due to excessive clenching of teeth. Due to excessive clenching patients also report with problems in jaw joints like pain and restricted jaw movements. In depression certain body hormones like cortisol are increased which causes various gum (periodontal) diseases. Depression is also linked to high risked behavior like smoking, alcohol, drug abuse. these are associated with oral damage. The side...

Ice pack or cold food and drinks reduce swelling and inflammation and also helps in relieving pain as it does on other areas of the body. Pain relieving medicines is a conventional way to relieve the pain after braces tightening and can be taken for 4-5 days till the pain is completely relieved. Switch to soft foods for some days like soups, lentil water, mashed potato and milk rather than having foods like candies, chicken or nay other hard food. A warm rinse might help in healing any cuts, injuries or nay ulcer that you have had due to braces. Massage or gums in a gentle circular motion all over for 15-20 minutes with your finger. This can be done at any time of the day. Use a soft toothbrush to brush your teeth as harder ones are going to irritate the gums more. Continuously touching your braces might just add additional bacteria in the mouth so this should be taken care.  Swishing your mouth for one minute after every meal will alleviate the soreness...

WHAT ARE DERMAL FILLERS? Dermal fillers are gels injected beneath the skin’s surface to smooth wrinkles and add volume and contour. HOW DO THEY WORK ? The products are composed of stabilized hyaluronic acid (HA) which occurs naturally in the cells of the skin. It helps hydrate and adds volume to the skin. It is naturally broken down by our own bodies. WHAT DOES THE PROCEDURE ENTAIL ? The procedure is simple and straight-forward, involving a few tiny injections directly into the skin, and takes between 15–30 minutes. HOW SOON WILL THE RESULTS BE SEEN AND HOW LONG   WOULD THEY LAST ? Results are seen instantly after the treatment, although this gradually improves over the course of the following 2–4 weeks. Results can last between 9–18 months although results can be maintained over a long period of time through regular repeated treatments. ARE THESE FILLERS SAFE ? In general, dermal fillers are considered very safe. The most common r...

In this age of instagram, youtube and influencers,  we keep coming across various trends. A few health trends have been quite popular but they can do more harm than good like- staring in the sun or eating your own placenta. Now you can add charcoal toothpaste to the list. Charcoal as a health trend picked up in 2016 when it was put in everything from pizza buns to black lattes to goth ice-creams. We see videos on media where a tablet of charcoal is put in dirty water and it magically pulls out all impurities from the water and make it crystal white. The charm for charcoal toothpastes lies in its aesthetic and eye-catching appeal on a visual media like instagram and partly as perceived detoxifier. People feel that like charcoal pulls out impurities from water it will pull out stain from teeth and make them whiter. Researchers have however found no evidence about the effectiveness of charcoal toothpaste. Experts opine that this trend is no more than a fashionable, marketing ...

My new private practice- my second child - Veda Dentistry and Cosmetology is 3 months old now! And yes it can be compared to being a new mom in more than 1 way! :) 1. It keeps you up at night 2. You worry about its health 3. You fuss about the name you are going to give to it. 4. Nothing you do for it seems perfect or enough.. there is always so much more you could do. 5. You keep on looking for ways to help it grow better, nourish it more. 6. It's a hell lot of new responsibilities, which you don't know how to handle.. People keep reassuring you that you are doing a good job and you will learn along the way. 7. In the end IT'S ALL WORTH IT AND YOU LOVE IT A LOT! My gratitude to my family, friends and staff who have been ever so encouraging and supportive throughout.

I have been thinking a lot about joining the 5 am club... Not just thinking I have been there done that. And I was so productive when I used to wake up at 5 am. I keep getting on-track and off-track. Daily my alarm rings at 5 am and lately I have been pressing the snooze button more often than not. I keep fooling myself that because of yesterday's hectic day I need to reward myself with a little more sleep. After waking up almost an hour later, I realize I have lost so much of my productive time... Because for me 5 to 7.30 am is the most productive hour of the day when there is no one to disturb me, my kid is happily sleeping and the house is quiet. So what is stopping me.. A little laziness :) . Lets get back on track! A shout out to other members of the 5 am club and anyone else who will take the challenge with me. Get up at 5 am for 10 consecutive days and tick something off your To-Do list. 

This blog post is inspired by a discussion I was having with my very close friend this morning. Like me, she was also encountering difficulties in getting her toddler to brush his teeth. I hope this post will help all the mommies dealing with their wilful toddlers! :) Tip 1: LET THEM PLAY WITH BRUSH- This gets them used to the look and feel of it. And the chewing motion will help in massaging the gums and teeth. Tip 2: USE THE TELL-SHOW-DO TECHNIQUE- First, tell you child how to properly brush. Second show them how it's properly done on a doll or stuffed animal. And third, help the child brush their own teeth with the help from a parent. Tip 3:LET THEM PICK THEIR OWN TOOTHBRUSH If they like it, they are more likely to use it. Kids are fond of attractive looking toothbrush. Tip 4: PLAY GAMES Give them rewards for brushing well. It works! Tip 5: BLAST TUNES Put on your child's favourite song. They should brush the entire length of it. Tip 6: APPS FOR BRUSHING ...

Taking care of baby's teeth as soon as the first tooth erupts in the mouth is very important to prevent decay occurring in teeth later in life. There is a lot of confusion in parents regarding how to clean the teeth, which brush to use, and which paste to use. Read on to solve all your queries! 1. When to start brushing? Ideally you should start brushing even before the teeth have erupted, when the baby is 3-4 month old. Gently cleaning the gum pads and tongue with gauze wrapped around the finger helps in cleaning mouth. Massaging action with the gauze helps to soothe irritation on gums when teeth erupt. It also makes the baby accustomed to brushing. 2. Which brush to use? After the teeth erupt you can start to use a finger brush as they are soft, gentle and sterilisable and gradually progress to baby tooth brushes once the baby is over an year old. 3. Which tooth paste to use? Initially no toothpaste is required. Wet the brush with water and you are good to go....