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

  Many of us are very health conscious these days and think twice about the food we eat. But we probably don’t think as much of what food does to our teeth. For this you will visit your dentist with the fear that he/she will restrict you from having your favourite food. But you probably also didn’t know that many of your favourite foods are very good for your teeth and oral health. Green tea - Green tea contains catechins that kill bacteria.                     Celery - Celery is crunchy and mainly consists of water. Chewing on celery stimulates salivary flow cleansing gums and teeth.   Cheese - Cheese is rich in phosphorous and calcium which help maintain the pH balance in the mouth.     Water - Swishing water in the mouth helps to wash away food debris and stimulate saliva to keep your mouth hydrated. Shiitake mushrooms  -  Shiitake mushrooms contains lentanin which is a naturally occurring sugar and preve...

  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 ...

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. ...

  Come on kids, It’s brushing time!                                                                            Taking care of teeth is very important be it for adults or for kids… the thing with adults is that they know what they are doing and why they are doing so… but for kids it becomes difficult for parents to make them brush their teeth. So this article will guide you on how to make your kid understand the importance of brushing and methods to achieve it.   Tell them what the toothbrush is doing… Have a conversation with your kid about what they are doing and ...

  Improving your smile is not just a goal, but also a commitment you make for yourself and your wellbeing. Improving your smile is not only about enhancing the aesthetics and treating the flaws of your teeth. It’s also about maintaining healthy teeth and gums for a healthier you. The benefits of improving your smile can be both physical and emotional. An improved smile makes you more attractive and boosts your confidence. As a result, you smile more, feel great about yourself and have a more positive mentality in life. If you’re not satisfied with your smile, modern dentistry has many solutions to offer.   Teeth whitening - Teeth get discolored with age due to wearing off of enamel. There are many other reasons like excessive consumption of tea, coffee and aerated drinks which also contributes in discoloring your teeth. Well this all can be sorted and you can get back your lost shine in just an hour by getting teeth whitening done. Dental bonding - This is the qui...

  7 REASONS HOW STRESS IMPACTS ORAL HEALTH         Stress is a common cause of health problems and little did you know that oral health is no exception. In today’s busy world, stress is inevitable! Stress contributes to poor oral health of which a few conditions are listed below Teeth grinding / clenching :   If you find yourself getting up to a headache with jaw pain or heavy feeling then you might be grinding and/or clenching your teeth at night. This is a subconscious habit and you might be even doing it during the day. This causes unnecessary pressure on the teeth and the surrounding structures in the jaw. Teeth tend to become attrited which later causes sensitivity. Teeth decay & gum disease : A poor oral hygiene causes teeth to decay faster. Gum diseases increase as stress affects your immunity and bacteria build up rapidly which causes damage to gums resulting in swollen gums. ...

      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...