Month: March 2017

Deciding if your child needs braces is no mean task for parents. This situation is quite tricky because there is no clear cut way to find out if your child needs braces. A visit to the dentist will help you clear your doubts  about if  or when your child needs braces. The reasons for needing… Continue reading

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.77″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid”] Gaps between the teeth, referred to as “diastema” are one of the most common dental issues experienced by people of all ages. Gaps in the teeth can occur due to many reasons. Sometimes some teeth may be  disproportionately smaller than  the others and that can lead to gaps. In… Continue reading

Replacing missing teeth with dental implants has been employed for years as an effective choice of treatment. When you lose your teeth  due to an injury, gum disease or tooth decay, the jawbone  loses  its density and mass. In such situations  the jawbone is unable to withstand the pressure to build up sufficient bone  and mini… Continue reading

This is a great time of the year to revitalize your teeth and gums  for you to flash a perfect smile at the beach this summer. Like you spring clean your home, your teeth too need a thorough makeover to keep them healthy throughout the year. It has been proved  that an unhealthy mouth can… Continue reading

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental procedure that helps to lighten the teeth by removing stains and discoloration. There are many teeth whitening products and options available in the market such as whitening toothpaste, over-the-counter gels, strips, trays and whitening rinses.

Out of the many options  available for improving    your smile your dental care specialist may opt for something that’s less invasive. One such  option in  cosmetic dentistry  is dental bonding which is quite  popular with patients. This method uses the application of a composite resin material on the surfaces of a tooth that may have… Continue reading

Your mouth is a window to your overall health – something  we often overlook when we think about oral health. Most of us consider our mouth  separate  from the rest of the body, but in reality the mouth is the first indicator of disease in any part of our body. A healthy mouth has the… Continue reading

Chipping a tooth is a common enough occurrence especially in the front teeth. However, you may be shocked to see this happening to you. The problem with a chipped tooth is that it can happen anytime and in different ways. Usually in adults a tooth may get chipped either while playing sports like rugby or… Continue reading

Cavities are one of the biggest causes of breakdown of a person’s dental health. Multiple factors are to be blamed for cavities and tooth decay including, to a certain extent, your luck or genetics. On the other hand, if you fail to maintain good oral hygiene, you increase your chances of getting cavities.