“Top 5 questions you should ask your dentist during your consultation “

Do you look in the mirror and see stained yellow teeth? Are you craving pearly whites? Well, fret no more! Tooth whitening is now one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments. Do you find yourself wondering…. “Is tooth whitening safe?”  Then this article is all for you. What stains your teeth?­ The most common reasons for teeth to get yellow or stained are: Using tobacco , Drinking dark-colored liquids such as coffee, cola, tea and red wine. Not taking good care of your teeth . As you age, the outer enamel of the teeth becomes thinner and the inner layer becomes visible. What is tooth whitening? Tooth whitening lightens teeth and helps to remove stains and discoloration. The whole process is a single sitting taking 45 minutes to an hour to get that bright sparkle in your smile. A whitening gel is applied followed by applying a high powered light/laser for 10-15 minutes. This process is repeated 2/3 times varying with each patient. Does it damage the...

Have you been deliberately postponing your routine dental visit? Are you waiting for a dental problem to come up? Don’t let excruciating pain be the only reason to take you to the dentist. Here are some signs that require a dental visit soon: Bad breath Everybody gets garlic breath once in a while, but if you notice that you have bad breath all day long and it doesn’t respond to brushing your teeth or using mouthwash, it’s likely you have an infection in your mouth, either gum disease or an infected tooth. Tooth sensitivity If you feel discomfort in your teeth every time you have anything hot, cold, sour or sweet then you should visit your dentist as soon as possible to know the cause of it and to get the accurate treatment. Swollen/bleeding gums Swollen gums are a symptom of gum disease. If your gums are painful, swollen, pulling away from your teeth or bleed when you brush or floss, you should see your dentist as soon as possible. Pain in t...