Dr. Garima Verma

Dr. Garima Verma is a dentist and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. To spread information regarding dental health and parenting she started this blog, where authentic information is provided after a detailed study from the most know websites like, FDA, WHO, IDA, etc. and a gist with accurate and complete information is shared.

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How to treat swollen gums?

Have you ever experienced swollen gums??Do you have bleeding while brushing??You suddenly got swollen gums and you don’t know why?? You have reached the right place to find all your answers. We see our patients struggling with swollen gums very frequently in our practice. They are unaware of the reason and what they need to […]

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Why are playdates so important for the kids?

You might have heard parents planning playdates for their kids. Ever wondered why they are taking out time of their busy schedule and organizing playdates when they could have rested? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, play is essential in building many skills like language, social-emotional skills, problem-solving skills, teamwork, creativity, and many more.

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What are the Terrific Benefits Of Reading To Children?

Are you wondering what are the benefits of reading to children?Are you looking for reasons why you should be reading to your child, especially when the child has not even started talking yet? Do your well-wishers tell you often to buy books for your newborn?Do you come across parents frequently reading to their toddlers? If

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8 Tips To Eat Comfortably When You Have Dental Braces

Dental braces (Orthodontic treatment) are used to align your teeth which might not be properly aligned in the mouth. You might be having unesthetic feeling with your teeth, difficulty in eating as your teeth do not contact properly or even sometimes feel your jaw is protruded. In such cases dental braces is the choice of

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Fissured Tongue : All You Need To Know

Fissured tongue simply means that you have some grooves (fissures) or furrows on the surface (dorsum) or sides (lateral aspect) of your tongue, which may range from 2 to 6 mm in depth. Some patients may have a central midline fissure with smaller fissures branching off at 90-degree angles. Other patients may have numerous grooves crisscrossing

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Apologising is not difficult, and there is nothing wrong is apologizing to your child when you have done something wrong.

The Surprising Power of Apologizing to Your Child: Why Saying Sorry Works Wonders

Apologising is not difficult, and there is nothing wrong is apologizing to your child when you have done something wrong. “I asked you to throw the wrapper in the dustbin and yet here it is lying on the floor, how hard it was just to open the cabinet and throw it directly in the dustbin?”

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When is the Best Time to Start brushing my child’s teeth?

Ever wondered why dentists emphasise brushing teeth even for kids? You might have come across this quote quite often: ” Every tooth in the man’s head is more valuable than a diamond” by Miguel De Cervantes. This is true and applies to both kids and adults. Whenever the first tooth erupts in the baby’s mouth,

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Ever wondered when exactly should you take your child for the first dental visit??

First Dental Visit Of My Child: When, Why and How?

Ever wondered when exactly should you take your child for the first dental visit?? Due to the lack of awareness of dental health and hygiene, we as parents do not stress much on the dental visits. Until and unless there is pain or discomfort with both ourselves as well as our kids, we try to

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Are Electric Toothbrush Better Than Manual Toothbrush?

For many, it is a dilemma which brush to use. It is a difficult choice when it comes to a manual toothbrush vs an electric toothbrush. But both have their pros and cons. Technology has been so advanced that our toothbrushes are also electric. But the question remains the same: should we replace our manual

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