The damaged area of the tooth (the pulp) is cleaned, disinfected, filled and sealed in a procedure called the root canal treatment to repair a damaged or infected tooth. Why is root canal tre..
Dental composite resins are types of synthetic resins that are used as restorative material or adhesives. They are majorly used to help with cavities of patients. A composite filling refers t..
Crowns are fixed devices that are attached with the existing teeth or implants by a dentist or prosthodontist. Crowns are used most commonly to entirely cover a damaged tooth or cover an implant..
Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. How are e..
Shirodhara is a form of Ayurveda therapy that involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead and can be one of the steps involved in Panchakarma. The name comes from the Sanskrit words shiro ..
Navarakizhi or Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda is a form of sweat inducing massage treatment. It is used to improve muscle strength, rejuvenate and re-energize body. Here, milk and rice are mainly u..
Abhyanga or oil massage is a form of Ayurvedic medicine that involves massaging the body with warm oils that are infuse with medicinal herbs. The Abhyanga is a part of the Dinacharya or daily pr..
A type of therapeutic massage that involves deep pressing and slow strokes to reach the deeper layers of muscles and tissues and cure ailments if any, from beneath the surface. What are..
The technique of application of pressure in the chosen zones or areas of the foot to create a soothing/healing effect in the other parts of the body is called foot reflexology. This mixtur..
Swedish massage is a classic massage which represents the western standards. The five main techniques used in Swedish massage -- stroking and gliding; kneading; rubbing; tapping or pounding..