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

You probably have heard your friends or relatives mention about dental bonding and how it transformed their smile and lives …..Here is some information about it ….. What is dental bonding??? It is a procedure in which a tooth coloured material is applied to your natural teeth in very thin layers. It is then hardened with a special light that makes it bond completely to the tooth to change the shape, size, position and colour of the tooth. What does dental bonding do for you? ü Repair of Chipped or cracked tooth. ü Covering stains. ü Closing gaps. ü Correcting crooked teeth. ü Making teeth look longer or shorter. ü Improving the appearance of the teeth and your smile. ü Protecting the roots when the gums have receded. Advantages of dental bonding… v You get immediate results and need fewer visits. v Blends in beautifully with natural teeth. v Less/no tooth structure removal. v Maintenance is as easy as natural teeth. v Improves

The most common cause for bad breath is poor oral hygiene Bacteria collect on your teeth and tongue are responsible for the unpleasant odour known as bad breath or halitosis A common way for people to get rid of bad breath is to use mouthwash or chew on a mint. The main cause for bad breath is bacteria which attack our oral cavity due to many reasons, poor oral hygiene being the main reason. Causes for bad breath Poor oral hygiene – Irregular and untimely brushing results in accumulation of food particles and subsequent tartar build up leading to bad breath Food - Eating certain foods such as onions and garlic can cause bad breath. As these foods are digested and enter our blood stream, it is carried to our lungs and affects our breath. Dry mouth -  Xerostomia or dry mouth causes dry mouth because production of saliva is decreased. This is usually experienced in the morning as “morning breath”. Tobacco - Tobacco consumed in any form is harmful .Smoking causes stai