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

      Not every tooth problem comes with tooth ache. There could be problems growing inside without causing pain.    Dentistry is a visually-driven profession. Without being able to see what’s going on under the tooth surface, a dentist is definitely left ‘flying blind’ to know what’s going on inside our teeth. X rays help give the dentist a better view of what’s going inside. Using x-rays to look in between teeth, underneath the gum line, and into the bones of the jaw, the dentist can get a much more thorough look than is possible with just the naked eye alone.  How do X-rays work? X-rays provide a special type of light that can travel through your skin and bounce off of any metal target. The calcium in your bones is considered a metal target and allows X-rays to produce a picture that can clearly outline your bones and some of your tissue. This information is important to dentists because it allows them to take a look at the inner struct...

   Do you wake up with a feeling of discomfort in your jaws and head ache…or your family complaining about how weird noises your teeth make while you are asleep…well these sound like symptoms of teeth grinding and should be taken care of immediately…                   Teeth grinding (bruxism) is involuntary clenching, grinding and gnashing of the teeth that usually happens during sleep. Most common reason for teeth grinding is usually stress and anxiety…it can also happen due to misaligned teeth…and by the use of alcohol, drugs or caffeine.   Effect of teeth grinding and what can be done??? Ø   Wearing off of enamel. Ø   Sensitive teeth. Ø   Headaches and pain in the jaws. Ø   Loosening of teeth and damage to restore tooth.                To solve this issue one should head to hi...

  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 ...