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

SMILE WHILE YOU STILL HAVE TEETH BUT WHAT IF YOUR TEETH ARE CROOKED? Crooked teeth or malocclusion is a common phenomenon which can be seen in adults and children as young as 7 years of age. But is it possible to take your child to the dentist at such a young age? The answer is yes. In fact children should be taken to the dentist as soon as their first tooth erupts in the oral cavity. This is very important and a preventive step to avoid crooked teeth because we can guide the eruption of teeth and help arch growth as well. COMMON CAUSES Jaw size has gradually reduced over a period of time due to evolution of and therefore there is less space available for teeth to erupt straight. HABITS ·          TONGUE THRUSTING ·          MOUTH BREATHING ·          THUMB SUCKING ·          MASOCHISTIC HABITS LIKE PENCIL CHEWING, etc ·          DURING ADOLESCENCE, WISDOM TOOTH ERRUPTION CAN CAUSE CROOKED TEETH   Why you should treat crooked teeth and not

SMILE WHILE YOU STILL HAVE TEETH BUT WHAT IF YOUR TEETH ARE CROOKED? Crooked teeth or malocclusion is a common phenomenon which can be seen in adults and children as young as 7 years of age. But is it possible to take your child to the dentist at such a young age? The answer is yes. In fact children should be taken to the dentist as soon as their first tooth erupts in the oral cavity. This is very important and a preventive step to avoid crooked teeth because we can guide the eruption of teeth and help arch growth as well. COMMON CAUSES Jaw size has gradually reduced over a period of time due to evolution of and therefore there is less space available for teeth to erupt straight. HABITS ·          TONGUE THRUSTING ·          MOUTH BREATHING ·          THUMB SUCKING ·          MASOCHISTIC HABITS LIKE PENCIL CHEWING, etc ·          DURING ADOLESCENCE, WISDOM TOOTH ERRUPTION CAN CAUSE CROOKED TEETH   Why you should treat crooked teeth and not

ORAL HEALTH = OVERALL HEALTH We all know the importance of health in our lives but are we considering oral health enough? To get a better idea, as dentists we have made it easier for you to check your priorities .....  Let’s see how much you score in the routine dental check list given below To help you with all of this, these are the most important TOP 10 ORAL HYGIENE TIPS 1.      Be a two timer tooth brushing champion.       Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Brushing  at night before sleeping could be a task but you have to, in order to be a tooth brushing champion 2.      Figure out the floss       Flossing can be confusing if you are a beginner but you should floss in between your teeth as it helps keep your gums clean. 3.      Germs down the drain       Always rinse your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash to kill germs that cause gum diseases and cavities. 4.      Check what you eat       Cut down on sugar, caff

Bleeding gums are a sure sign that something is wrong with your oral health and can cause serious problems. Gum disease is caused by inadequate removal of plaque. Now you must be wondering what plaque is? Well, plaque is a sticky substance containing bacteria and builds along the gum if not removed in a timely manner. Plaque causes gingivitis over a period of time which is reversible, but if left unattended it can progress to periodontitis which requires a broader treatment approach. Factors that increase your chances of developing a gum disease                                ·          UNHEALTHY DIET ·          IMPROPER BRUSHING TECHNIQUE ·          PREGNANCY ·          VITAMIN DEFICIANCY ·          CERTAIN MEDICATIONS ·          DIABETES ·          AGE   Symptoms of gingivitis · Swollen gums, painful gums, bleeding during brushing, while eating and bad breath. etc What you should do and when you notice these symptoms and how can your den