Kolkata Skyline

Kolkata skyline at sunset...... This picture I took from the Science City ground few days ago........

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SwiftKey: friendly keyboard for Androids

If you are bored with the default keyboard of your Android devices and want something more exciting, then SwiftKey is the option for you. SwiftKey is a unique application which can replace the default onscreen keyboard of your Android devices with a faster, easier and lively keyboard. SwiftKey has many attractive features in store for … Continued

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The Riverside

The riverside grass against the rippling blue water....... Simple yet beautiful...........

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Need for Speed Most Wanted – NFS for Android

If you are a fan of action packed racing games, then “Need for Speed Most Wanted” is made for you. Install Need for Speed (NFS) Most Wanted in your Android devices and enjoy an awesome gaming experience with absolutely stunning graphics. It is hard to believe that you are playing a video game on a … Continued

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Instagram: fast photo sharing application

Today’s world is full of photographs. Since the invention of digital camera and the introduction of camera in mobile phones the number of photographs taken by average people has increased tremendously. The creation of social media has further increased this habit and along with taking photographs, now sharing those photos became a major issue I … Continued

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KMDA Park: Chandannagar (Park photos)

Few more photos of KMDA Park, Chandannagar...........

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WeChat: chat application for Android devices

Chatting is a favourite mode of communication now and the craze is ever-increasing. We always like to share our thoughts. Communication is integral part of life. Over the years, various methods of communication have been invented and used by us both for entertainment and serious purpose. Communication plays an important part of our life and … Continued

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KMDA Park: Chandannagar

Few statues at KMDA Park, Chandannagar, a famous picnic spot.... Enjoyed a pleasant evening there.... The place was a bit overcrowded, but you should not expect a serene park in West Bengal near Kolkata........

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Text and File Hider Plus: A perfect secret vault for Android phones

Keeping personal information safe from intruders is a serious issue and we should not even think of compromising in this regard. When it comes to information stored in our mobile phones, the concern increases many fold and that it should be. We now keep a lot of valuable and important personal information stored in our … Continued

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Peepal Tree

Peepal / Aswatha tree (Ficus religiosa Linn) at the bank of Ganges in Chandannagar Strand, Chandannagar, West Bengal, my last post on Chandannagar Strand for the time being..... Will love to go back again preferably after sunset......

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NQ Mobile Easy Finder: A must have application for Android phones

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Chandannagar court

Chandannagar court...... Few meters away from the Chandannagar Strand.......

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Ignoring the warning signs: a grave mistake

Ignoring warning signs is a trend which Indians follow earnestly. We are habituated in breaking general rules and regulations in our everyday life. We actually got used to it and no one complains. So ignoring warning signs is not a surprising act for us. There is no exception when it comes to health. The same ignorance dominates this field as well. Indians are generally takes health less seriously and only reacts at the last-minute. When it comes to dental health, we tend to be surprisingly ignorant until the last-minute. We Indians are generally ignorant about our health due to several issues compared to first world countries. The socioeconomic background also plays an important role. Recent developments have changed the situation a bit, but not much and we have to go a long way to improve the scenario.

We love ignoring warning signs

Now how many people take immediate action when they see a small amount of blood coming out from the gums in the early morning during brushing our teeth? We will change the toothpaste may be (never giving a thought of consulting a Doctor) and wait for a few months. We think it is too small a thing to be worried about and in this fast-paced busy life, who cares! By the time we think of taking any action the problem has aggravated a lot and the solution is no longer simple. Due to sheer ignorance we will now have to face some serious problem.

Gum problems are serious and should be dealt accordingly. It is not a smart decision to ignore a warning sign and complicating problems.

When we think of dental problem our focus is completely on teeth and preventing cavities. We hardly think of the gum, which holds the teeth and plays a key role in maintaining oral and general health. Bleeding and swollen gums are typical signs of gum problem and as you may know by now that two out of every three Indians suffer from gum diseases. From then on it  solely depends upon your care, how things will turn out.

Cause of Gum problems

Mouth cavity is flooded with tons of bacteria which combine with mucus and food particles to form a colorless layer called “plaque” on the dental surface. This is why it is necessary to brush and floss regularly to remove these plaques. But if it is not done properly, then the plaques get harder to create “tartar” which can be removed by professionals only and cannot be removed by brushing alone. So knowing the correct brushing and flossing technique is of extreme importance. We often think brushing harder will make our teeth cleaner. But in reality gentler is better for both gum and teeth.

Its your choice

As we remain ignorant of the plaque and eventual tartar formation, the gums become swollen with red inflammation, leading to “Gingivitis” which tends to bleed easily. Gingivitis can be easily cured by proper brushing and flossing and few visits to Dentists. The good thing is; there is no loss of tissues and bones needed to hold the teeth.

But if we still remain ignorant, that is what we usually do; Gingivitis turns into “Periodontitis”, a more serious inflammation which results in open spaces between the gums and teeth (pockets) and creates infections. As usual our immune system acts against this infection, but the toxins produced by bacteria and the immune response ultimately destroy the bones and connective tissues holding the teeth and eventually the teeth have to be removed permanently.

This is the picture of gum disease in simplest form. Smoking, diabetes, hormonal disorders or changes, medications, genetics all can aggravate the problem.

Warning signs

Though anyone can suffer from gum disease, usually people over 30 years get affected and not surprisingly men are more prone to gum diseases, as women are generally more hygienic. Ignoring warning signs are the only cause of gum related problems. The major signs are:-

• Persistent bad breath
• Swollen and red gums may associated with bleeding
• Pain during eating
• Sensitive and loose teeth
• Loss of gum resulting longer teeth

Any of these symptoms can lead to major problems if unattended for long. We should consult a dentist immediately to avoid future mishaps.

Let us think it this way. You are an athlete and you are feeling some discomfort in your leg muscles when you train. The discomfort is not much, but enough to be noticed. What will happen if you ignore this warning sign and continue training without taking any advice from specialists? You will probably miss the next tournament or may be worse and no professional athlete will dare to do that. I know that in most if not all cases we will not need our gum professionally, but it is still an important part of our body. When you ignore warning signs, you and your family will face the consequences. So why not take that same professional approach of an athlete and make our future filled with more happiness.

Healthy Teeth and Gum

This post is for Ignoring Warning Signs contest by Colgate Total Pro-Gum Health in association with Indiblogger.

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The Lonely Chair

The Lonely Chair at Chandannagore Strand area..... The place has a lot of them facing the Hooghly river (Ganges)..... Though the chairs were old they had a ethnic look..... One can sit on them and enjoy the view of the river...... The only problem is the chair areas are particularly extremely dirty..... The paan eaters effect.... May be my expectations are a bit high about getting a clean place to sit at a free public place (no entry fee)...... Bare from these places the entire area is reasonably clean though.......

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Clock Tower of Chandannagar

Clock Tower of Chandannagore Strand, West Bengal, India with inscription in French.... I cannot read French, so no idea what it is saying.... Anyone knowing French is welcome......

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