Teeth Cleaning Tips

Does scaling help us?
Let us first understand what is scaling of teeth:
Teeth scaling is a routine dental procedure with which plaque and tartar deposits that form on teeth are cleaned or scraped away. While plaque is a soft, sticky film that develops on teeth containing millions of bacteria which cause tooth decay and gum diseases, tartar is a hardened form of plaque that develops if the plaque is not removed on time.
If you have healthy gums, tissue will fit tightly around the toot...more

जब भी दातों की बात की जाती है तो मोती जैसे सफेद दांत की बात होती है। दांतों का रंग अगर पीला या ऑफ व्हाइट होने लगे तो ये पूर व्यक्तित्व को प्रभावित करता है। वैसे तो दांत अनिवार्य रूप से उम्र के साथ पीले होने लगते हैं, लेकिन कई रणनीतियाँ प्रक्रिया को धीमा कर सकती हैं और इसे उलट भी सकती हैं।

ऐसे कई प्राकृतिक उपचार भी मौजूद हैं जो दाग हटाने और दांतों के इनेमल की रक्षा करने में और उन्हें फिर से मोती जैसे सफेद बनने में मदद कर सकते हैं। इस लेख में यह ऐसी ही प्राकृतिक और घरेलू नुस्खों पर बात क...more

We all think brushing is the best favour we could do to our teeth and mouth, right? No! Incorrectly done, brushing can do more damage than good. It is always advisable to check with your dentist if you are brushing the right way. In fact, a lot of periodontal diseases and issues like abrasion are due to improper brushing techniques.

Let us look at some common issues related to brushing both good and bad.

Tooth brush: Pick the right one. Firstly, the length, you should be able t...more

A smile is said to be a person s best accessory. No matter what the colour of your teeth may be when you were born, exposure to various things including tea, coffee, berries, wine etc can stain your teeth and mar their beauty. Thankfully this discoloration can be fixed by whitening your teeth. Here are a few things to know before you decide to whiten your teeth.

Cleaning and whitening are not the same: Cleaning refers to the removal of plaque and tartar from the surface of the teeth whi...more

Gum diseases are very common and occur in most of us at some time in life. Also known as periodontal disease, gum diseases happen to be a widespread condition in which your gums get swollen and feel irritable. But natural remedies for gum disease and loose teeth are available and listed below:

7 Best Natural Remedies for Gum Disease
Gum disease is nothing very serious and there are several simple home remedies for gum disease. Here are the best home remedies which you can use to cu...more

Brushing and flossing are the best ways to help prevent cavities, but it s not always easy to clean every nook and corner of your teeth especially those back teeth you use to chew (premolars & molars). Premolars & Molars are rough, uneven and a favorite place for leftover food and cavity-causing bacteria to hide. There is another safety net to help keep those teeth clean. It s called a sealant.

Sealant is a thin, protective coating (made from plastic or other dental materials) that ad...more

Bad breath, also known as halitosis medically, is a much bigger problem than just being a cause for social embarrassment. It could be a symptom of an underlying disorder in your body which when corrected, will result in bad breath being resolved as well. However, in most cases, halitosis or bad breath occurs due to gum and teeth problems or due to life style habits such as a bad diet. Ayurveda has cure for both the problems and offers specialized treatment as well as home remedies.

Some...more

What is Pyorrhea?
Pyorrhea, also known as periodontitis, is inflammation and destruction of the tissues and bone surrounding the teeth. Periodontitis mainly begins with gingivitis. Gingivitis refers to inflammation of gums as a result of plaque formation due to poor oral hygiene. Gingivitis, when left untreated, leads to periodontitis. Gingivitis is a milder form of the disease and in gingivitis, no irreversible changes take place. However, persistent gingivitis leads to formation of deep po...more

Even if you clean and floss your teeth regularly, you may have noticed a drop of blood or two dripping out from your gums. Maybe you feel that it is no big deal, but you may not be aware of the fact that bleeding gums can never be a normal symptom. Director of the Perio Arts Institute, Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha has raised an important question. Have you ever seen your scalp bleeding while brushing? If you feel that is not normal, then while brushing or flossing, if your gums bleed, you are most like...more

4 myths about teeth scaling - busted!

Teeth scaling is a dental procedure with which plaque and tartar deposits that form on the teeth are cleaned or scraped away. While plaque is a soft, sticky film that develops on the teeth containing millions of bacteria which cause tooth decay, tartar is a hardened form of plaque that develops if the plaque is not removed on time. Tooth decay is a natural process that takes place with time but plaque and tartar deposits tend to speed up that proces...more