Month: March 2017

Invisalign braces are transparent clear braces that use clear plastic trays for teeth alignment. A dentist takes a mold of the patient’s teeth which is then used to create a digital tooth scan. This tooth scan is used to make the aligners that correct teeth positioning.

Deep cleaning or sub-gingival scaling is a dental procedure performed to remove plaque and tartar from the deeper surfaces of the tooth. Generally, accumulation of plaque and tartar on the tooth surface leads to inflammation and bleeding gums (gingivitis), which can later progress to a severe condition called Periodontitis.

When you start having problem with wisdom teeth, you are likely to have impacted ones.  Impacted teeth are those which are not fully erupted through the gums into the mouth.  When your tooth gets impacted, there are some important signs that will alert you. If left untreated, impacted wisdom teeth can result in gum infection,… Continue reading

Thanksgiving dinners are what we all look forward to every holiday season. It’s wonderful to surround yourself with fun stories, yummy food, family and friends. But this time of the year can be hard on your mouth and teeth as we indulge in all the deliciousness around. Eat your grandma’s apple pie while we suggest… Continue reading

If you have lost your natural teeth and planning to go for a denture, the transition will be a challenging one. Loss of teeth leads to a decrease in bone content and shrinking of the jaws which provide less stability and retention to the overlying denture. To avoid such problems, patients are sometimes encouraged to… Continue reading

What are dental bridges?

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is used to restore the functionality of a damaged or broken tooth. You may also need a crown when you have to undergo a root canal treatment.