Dental Care Tips

The toothpaste that you choose to use should be clinically approved by the American dental association (ADA) as they are the pioneer in the field of dental and oral health care.

Rinse mouth with some warm salty water.

When did you last go for a dental checkup?

It is the fact that so many patients think dental decay is some mysterious occurrence rather than driven primarily by what you eat.

That and the fact that people use pain as the signal to seek care.

Regular dental care means you get regular examinations that can identify oral health problems well in advance of pain and where preventive care and far simpler treatment can be provided to improve your oral health and lower the co...more

Dental care tips for winters:

Brush twice a day (must at night)
Nobody can avoid chocolates and sweets. So after eating, try to rinse. Avoid sticky chocolates and if you consume it, don't chew let it dissolve slowly.
Use straws to drink acidic juices and carbonated drinks, which reduces the contact of teeth with acid.
Visit your dentist at least once a year
Use brush with soft bristles
Use proper brushing technique (circular technique for children and modified bass t...more

Chewing food from the affected side should be avoided.

Starting 24 hours after surgery gently rinse your mouth with salted warm water 3 times a day.

Do not use your teeth for doing something other than chewing food. Using them for cracking nuts, removing bottle tops or ripping open packaging can result in chipped or broken teeth.

Paste required for a child less than 3 years is grain size and more then 3 year is pea size. As children tend to ingest paste

You may think that you need a routine health check-up every 6 months but some patients may require a more frequent check-up depending on person to person.

What happens during a dental check-up?

check your teeth gums and entire oral cavity
dentist may ask about your other health problems and the entire history is taken
x-ray of the teeth may be taken if required
the dentist will guide you to take proper oral health care habits
And quit smoking and tobacco more

Dental sealants: protection shield for children oral health

10% of children are prone to dental cavities, as it is one of the most common problems worldwide. Children need specialized pediatric care & their parents have to play an important role to take care of their children's dental health.

Cavities occur when children takes more sugar in their diet which forms plaque or translucent bacterial on the tooth surface. It destroys the tooth enamel. Once you lose tooth enamel, it c...more