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What is Dental Bonding?

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 If you have a chipped, cracked, or discolored tooth, a cosmetic dental procedure like tooth bonding can give you the confidence to flash those pearly whites. Tooth bonding is a procedure where your dentist applies a tooth-colored composite resin to one or more of your teeth to repair damage. It’s a cost-effective solution because it’s considerably less expensive than other cosmetic dental procedures, such as crowns and veneers. Why get teeth bonding?  Tooth bonding can fix a defect or imperfection within a tooth. Some people use bonding to repair a decayed, cracked, or discolored tooth. This procedure can also close small gaps in between teeth.  Tooth bonding can also increase the size of a tooth. For example, maybe you have a tooth that’s shorter than the rest, and you want them all to be the same length.  Are there any risks of teeth bonding?  Dental bonding doesn’t have any major risks. Keep in mind that the composite resin used with this procedure isn’t as strong as your natural t

LET’S KNOW WHAT ARE TOPICAL FLUORIDES…

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  When it comes to health, tooth care sometimes takes the backburner. The big issues like brains, lungs, heart, and the skin tend to take the front stage. However, teeth are just as important! Tooth decay, especially at young ages, can affect you for the rest of your life. Topical fluorides  are those  fluoride  containing agents which are applied to the tooth surface in regular intervals in order to prevent the development of caries.   These are indicated for children and adults with one or more decayed smooth surfaces or for those who are at high caries risk.     Topical Fluorides are a safe, effective means of reducing caries risk among high-risk populations.   The gel comes in multiple kid-friendly flavours, so they can end their dentist appointment with a fun taste and nothing painful! The application is done by placing a foam or a gel in a disposable tray kept in the mouth for a specific period of time. It

Pearly whites to make your smile brighter!!!

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  Are you self-conscious about your smile??? Are your teeth stained or discolored??? Are you not confident enough while smiling??? If your answer is yes then there’s nothing to fret as teeth whitening can help you restore the natural shine to your teeth… Teeth whitening…   How is it done??? v 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 process is a single sitting tasking 45 minutes to an hour to get that bright sparkle in your smile.   Advantages of teeth whitening??? ü You get a dazzling…bright smile as you always dreamt of. ü No harm to the enamel or tooth structure. ü