Minimally Invasive Dentistry Tips

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.

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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

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

Correct brushing technique and a right brush can help in cleaning and polishing the teeth. It not only removes the stains but also helps freshen up the breath, leaving your mouth clean and healthy.

Don't rush, when you brush: for maximum results, brush your teeth for atleast 2 to 3 minutes.

You should not delay your dental care, as waiting to see dentist your dentist could cost you more money. It can compromise your overall health and well being and maybe a lost tooth or two. Getting treated early makes your treatment more comfortable, less painful and less complicated. Dental disease in early stages usually don't cause any symptoms that's why regular visit to your dentist is important to caught problems on time.

Often paraesthesia is caused due to the needle injury. When the dentist inserts the needle for a block, the patient might experience a sharp sensation on the tongue equivalent to that of an electric shock. This is known as paraesthesia and is defined as a change in the sensation or anesthesia that is persistent and the duration generally extends.

This condition cannot be prevented and is a complication in some patients who undergo a dental treatment. Though it is commonly seen in the i...more

Dental implants are generally identified as substitutes for tooth roots. Besides replacing damaged or decayed teeth, implants also provide a strong foundation for both permanent as well as removable replacement teeth.

Advantages

There are loads of advantages to implants. These include:

1. Better overall appearance of teeth since they are made to fuse with the bone.

2. Unlike removable dentures, implants are much more comforting as well as convenient

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