Dental Braces Tips

What if we could replace the entire decayed tooth with a new one. Yes, it can be done easily with dental implants. Simple procedure, less visits, absolutely zero pain and years and years of long-lasting stability. The best thing your body deserves.

Root canal therapy (RCT) followed by a crown is the most common mode of treatment for severely decayed teeth. However, this is not devoid of failure. In another case, if a tooth could not be salvaged by RCT, then extraction followed by a bridge (replacing the removed tooth with support from adjacent healthy teeth) became the next best option.

In both cases, especially latter, healthy teeth are being manipulated to support the tooth being replaced. The next quest was to work without touc...more

We wonder why some people have more cavities even if they don't eat more sugar and they brush two times a day, whereas other people who eat alot of sugar and brush once don't get cavities.
Actually, there are a lot of factors associated which lead to cavities.

Frequency of eating, more frequently you eat more cavities you get.
Heartburn or gerd lead to stomach acid in to mouth which damage enamel, means more cavities.
Sugary drinks, cold drinks and other beverages also dam...more

Brush twice a day, keep tooth problems away: brushing twice a day removes the tiny left out food particles from the mouth and keeps it fresher and cleaner.

Dental x-rays are images of your teeth and jaw that a dentist uses to evaluate your oral health. We come across a lot of patients who express concerns about exposure to dental x-rays

While dental x-rays do involve radiation but the exposure levels are so low that they are considered safe for children and adults. Apart from keeping the exposure levels to minimum, the dental clinics also make patients wear lead apron and thyroid collar to avoid unnecessary exposure.

A dentist wou...more

Cavities damage the enamel covering your teeth. An untreated cavity can lead to an infection in the tooth. Untreated tooth decay also destroys the inside of the tooth (pulp. And in some cases, the only option left with is to extract the tooth. So visit your dentist regularly and avoid the progress of caries.

Choosing a toothpaste that can take care of your specific dental needs/problems can be a daunting task.
It's important to choose correct toothpaste that meets your individual dental needs as every person s body chemistry is different. For eg- a particular brand of toothpaste loved by your colleague, may not resolve your dental problem. You might also see that you are sensitive to a certain type of ingredient.

Most toothpaste tend to target one or more of the following dental condit...more

Kind of toothbrush to be used by adults: we recommend a brush with soft bristles which helps in removing the plaque and debris thoroughly from the mouth.

Children are much more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disorders than grown-ups. This is because the gum and teeth in toddlers are very delicate. Moreover, children are more attracted to sweets and other food items, which cause damage to the teeth.

Here are several ways to protect the teeth of your little one:

Have a dental checkup: You should take your child to a dentist on his first birthday. Early prevention is important as any kind of problem in the teeth will be detecte...more

We think more sugar we consume more cavities we will get. This is a myth. Actually frequency of sugar intake is important than the amount of sugar intake. When we consume anything, bacteria present in our mouth start digesting food and produce acids. Lactic acid act on tooth and start demineralizing it meanwhile buffers present in saliva start neutralizing those acids. This whole process takes 30-45 mins. More frequently we eat more acid production, tooth stays in non-acidic conditions for less ...more