Preventive Dentistry Tips

We all desire and do many things to get a bright, white smile. So, how about adding a small tinkle that would flash every time you smile? Teeth jewellery is gaining popularity and includes placing diamonds or gems on the teeth. The idea of flashing a red ruby or a blue sapphire only adds to the joy that is revealed through the smile.

Tooth gems are colourful crystal glasses mounted on a thin aluminium foil which can be used on the teeth. Unlike body tattoos and piercings, there is no in...more

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

Completely dry your toothbrush after each use.

Eating a piece of cheese after a meal helps in pulling away some of the plaque and leftover tiny food particles from meals. And since it contains calcium, it adds to the health of teeth and bones as well.

Proper flossing is essential to remove the plaque and remaining food particles from the mouth, where the toothbrush cannot reach easily, i.e., between the teeth and under the gumline.

Retainers should also be cleaned regularly with a toothbrush and a toothpaste using lukewarm water.

If you are constantly engaged in sports-related activities, always wear a mouthguard to protect your mouth and orthodontic appliances while playing.

99% of the plaque can be removed by the use of waterjets along with daily brushing.

Flossing is important to remove all the deposits which are present between the teeth as this space is usually inaccessible by our regular brushing techniques.

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