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

  Pregnancy creates enormous changes in your physical body. These changes take place at the hormonal level and can impact many aspects of your health. Although all women may not experience dental discomfort many are likely to experience certain discomfort regarding oral health. PREGNANCY GINGIVITS During pregnancy progesterone hormone levels are high. Due to this, women are more susceptible to developing bacterial plaque that attack your gums You might experience symptoms like swollen gums, tender puffy gums, red gums, bleeding gums, etc INCREASED RISK OF TOOTH DECAY Pregnant women have an increased risk of severe tooth decay. On consumption of increased amount of carbohydrates, cavities develop at a faster rate than normal. Many pregnant women experience morning sickness and gastric reflux acid in the mouth also causes enamel to wear off making teeth sensitive. PREGNANCY TUMOURS A swelling that happens between teeth due to overgrowth of tissue is called pregnancy t...

  What are dental crowns? A crown also known as a cap is used to restore the look and function of the tooth which is weakened by decay, has a large filling,etc What are the uses of a crown? ·       To repair a fractured tooth. ·       To restore a cracked tooth. ·       To cover a weakened tooth. ·       To cover a dental implant. ·       To cover up an irregular tooth. ·       To protect the tooth after Root Canal Treatment.   What are the types of crowns available? ·       Ceramic fused to metal ·       Ceramic crowns   What is a dental bridge? A dental bridge is used to close the gaps caused due to missing teeth. It resembles natural teeth and restores normal function. It is used to replace...

  Oral habits in children!!! As kids grow they tend to develop a lot of good and bad oral habits… Then slowly through trials and errors and under parental guidance, they are able to differentiate between good and bad oral habits. Few of the most commonly adapted habits by the kids are… ·     Teeth clenching habit - Many children have a tendency of grinding their teeth while sleeping at night. This can lead to teeth fracture or wear and even jaw related problems. Better to visit a dentist as soon as possible. ·     Finger/thumb sucking habits - Many toddlers continue to suck on their fingers or thumb as they grow older. This habit can lead to deformation of the upper and lower arches of the mouth and even lead to development of “buck teeth”. Breaking this habit is really important. ·      Chewing sugary, sticky candies - Few parents gives their kids sugary treats to chew on, without realizing how damaging the sugar can be...

  WHAT IS TEETH WHITENING? It is the process of using bleach or other materials to make  teeth whiter. These   materials   remove   stains or  other   discoloration   from   the   tooth   surface.   In-Office Whitening Although take-home whitening can bring about satisfactory results, in-office teeth whitening offers the most dramatic results.  a) The   dentist   first   protects   the   patient's   gums   and surrounding tissues  by  applying  a  protective   gel  or a  rubber  shield.   b) The dentist then applies a whitening   solution on the teeth.     c) After the gel  is  applied,  a  light   is used to activate the   whitening   agent.     d) Dentists specially formatted LED lights to achieve optimum results.     MYTHS ...

  Having a cracked tooth may not seem like a big deal especially if it is not causing any pain. But it is not the case usually. It won’t be long before cracked tooth starts giving you a problem as bacteria will slowly seep into it and will develop into a decay or infection. Most of the times teeth crack if they are weak, heavily filled, badly decayed or if you clench or grind your teeth as well. Cracked teeth are usually pain-free but are sensitive to cold and they also cause pain during chewing .These are a few symptoms you might experience but a cracked tooth may also cause such excruciating pain that you might need an emergency extraction. Why do teeth crack? ·         Extreme teeth grinding or clenching at night causes more stress than usual resulting in a cracked tooth or multiple teeth ·         Under-contoured or overdone fillings exert pressure on the walls of the teeth causing them to crack ...

  What is dental bonding??? Dental bonding is a procedure in which a  tooth -colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the  tooth to restore or improve a person's smile.   What Conditions Is Dental Bonding Considered? Dental bonding is an option that can be considered: CONTINUE READING BELOW To repair decayed  teeth  (composite resins are used to fill cavities) To repair chipped or cracked teeth To improve the appearance of discolored teeth To close spaces between teeth To make teeth look longer To change the shape of teeth As a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings To protect a portion of the tooth's root that has been exposed when gums recede. What's the Procedure for Having a Tooth Bonded? Preparation.  Little advance preparation is needed for dental bonding. Anest...

  A regular visit to your dentist and you were told you needed an extraction and that is the moment when a lot of questions start popping up in your head. Well, that’s ok!! Few of the frequently asked questions well explained with the answers are as follows: 1.      What is extraction?   -The procedure of removal of the tooth from its socket which is performed for a wide variety of reasons but commonly on those teeth which have become unrestorable. 2.      What leads to extractions?        -There are many reasons which lead to extraction of tooth, such as o    GROSSLY DECAYED TOOTH o    SUPERNUMERARY TEETH (which are blocking other teeth from eruption) o    CROWDING (in preparation for orthodontic treatment) o    WISDOM TOOTH (eruption of 3 rd molars) o    REMAINING ROOTS OF DECAYED TEETH   3.      Are tooth e...