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

  Bleeding gums is a phenomenon experienced at least once in a person’s life. It could be because of Gum inflammation and can cause swelling, redness, tenderness, and sometimes pain as well. Gum inflammation is a sign of an early onset of either gingivitis or periodontitis. It is very necessary to identify the cause of bleeding gums in order to help you eliminate it. 1 ) Practise good oral hygiene –   it is very important to practise good oral hygiene which comprises of brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing as well 2 ) Use of mouthwash ­­–   Your mouth, most of the times is teeming with bacteria. Germs love moist and dark places with lots of carbs and sugars to snack on and your mouth provides the perfect environment for it to thrive. Using a mouthwash not only reduces or eliminates bacteria but also reverses gingivitis. 3 ) Reduce stress – stress can cause us to ignore our oral hygiene and also negatively impact our immune system which weakens the gums leading to gum

  Everyone and everything needs a little help to look its best…your teeth are no exception! They rarely stay as white as you want them to be, but with the help from your dentist you can get them exactly as white as you want… You would want to know about teeth whitening before getting it done…   Reasons why your teeth get yellow… Ø Age- Wearing away of enamel with age. Ø Not taking good care of oral health. Ø Chewing pan/gutka/tobacco. Ø Excessive consumption of tea, coffee, aerated drinks. How is tooth whitening done… v Your dentist will figure out if you are a candidate for teeth whitening, by checking if you have adequate amount of enamel available, is there any sensitivity issues, or gum recession. v The dentist will   protect your gums around your front teeth with a gingival barrier v 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. v The whole

                                                  DENTAL EMERGENCIES What is a Dental emergency? Any dental problem that requires immediate treatment in order to save a tooth, stop ongoing tissue bleeding or alleviate severe pain is considered a dental emergency.   How soon should you see a dentist?   Immediately. Getting to a dentist within 30 minutes can save your tooth and also help the dentist to alleviate your pain.   Here are a few instructions to follow during a dental emergency. Do What to do if your tooth is knocked out? ·       C all your dentist for an emergency appointment ·       Clean the tooth gently and place it in the socket without damaging any surface ·       If you can’t place it in the socket then immerse it in milk and bring it to your dentist immediately   What to do if your tooth is fractured? ·       Rinse your mouth with warm water ·       Apply an ice pack or cold compress t