Dental Surgery Tips

A loss of tooth or teeth is one of the biggest dental problems that someone can face. The irony is that people consider loss of teeth to be very insignificant. But in reality loss of teeth can lead to not only cosmetic problems, but also functional problems and an unstable chewing mechanism.

Loss of teeth can lead to many problems. Some of them are:
1. Supra eruption of opposing teeth
2. Compromised efficiency of chewing
3. Adjacent teeth might drift into the space created b...more

Half-yearly dental check-ups should be added to your to-do list. Don't forget dental treatment is not expensive but neglection is. Regular dental check-ups can help you with early diagnosis and treatment. Teeth are valuable not only for facial appearance but a mandate for chewing. If you can't chew your food properly it would lead to digestive problems.
So say yes to dental check-ups every 6 months.

There is more to dental and overall health than what meets the eye! there is a potential link between periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and systemic health problems as described in the image. So maintaining good oral hygiene is an important step in maintaining overall health.

The recommended oral hygiene routine that should be followed-
1) brush your teeth thoroughly twice a day.
2) clean between your teeth with floss or another type of interdental cleaner once a day.
3...more

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

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

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.

Cosmetic dentistry primarily involves improving a person's smile and facial appearance. It could involve the teeth, gums, cheeks, lips, or the bite of the patient. Accordingly, a change can be produced in the color, position, size or shape of the teeth, alignment of the teeth, contouring of the smile, etc. The end result is always a better facial appearance and improved confidence level of the patient.

Some common examples of cosmetic dentistry include:

Teeth whitening: There a...more