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

  I bet you love drinking soda! You could sip on it all day long if you could! But what if I told you that drinking soda too much is the root cause of your dental issues? Soda or soft drinks contain a form of high fructose corn syrup which equates to approximately 10 tsps of sugar per Oz can. This sugar attacks the good bacteria and weakens our teeth leading to tooth decay. Harmful contents in soft drinks ·       Carbonic acid – Is a by product of adding carbon dioxide to water to produce the bubbles which is harmful for enamel. ·       Phosphoric Acid – Prevents moulds and bacteria from growing and gives soda its tangy flavour. ·       Citric Acid - Added to lemon-lime and other fruit flavoured soft drinks for tartness. All these acids in sodas erode the enamel, reduce the hardness of tooth surface and causes hypersensitivity. After erosion, dentin becomes susceptible to cavities. Here is a list of drinks with sugar and choices that can be made to replace them 1.  

If you are visiting a dentist, you know how important it is for the dentist to know all about you and your health details …similarly it’s equally important for you to know all about your dentist!!! Have a look below for tippers on how to know your dentist…Make sure he/she is the absolute best for you.   Ø One of the very important things for you to know is the authentication and certification of your dentist. Depending on the procedure you need done, check for credentials in the same field and specialized degrees etc.   Ø When at a  dental  clinic, never forget to pay attention to the level of cleanliness. Any quality dental facility should have the highest standards of sterilization, use of good quality disposables, use of fresh instruments for every patient etc. Further, the general hygiene of their reception and patient waiting areas should be sparkling clean.   Ø Communication between a doctor and patient is a really important factor. Your dentist should be a