How are teeth cleaned at a dentist’s office?
The primary goals of a dentist or a dental hygienist in a teeth cleaning appointment are to remove food debris, plaque and tartar surrounding the teeth and gums. Teeth cleaning at a dentist’s office is also called “dental prophylaxis”. Prophylaxis usually involves cleaning of the tooth surfaces above the gingiva, areas hidden under the gingiva… Continue reading
Tips to prevent periodontal gum disease
Periodontal diseases also called gum diseases are caused by plaque causing bacteria. Plaque is a sticky colorless film that forms in the mouth and builds up between the gums and teeth if you don’t follow proper oral hygiene. Accumulation of plaque is what encourages bacterial growth and can inflame the gums surrounding the tooth. If… Continue reading
FAQs about dental sealants for children
Your mouth is a window to your overall health! Keeping teeth and gums disease free right from a young age is essential to retain the vitality of the oral tissues throughout life. Newly emerged children’s teeth are highly susceptible to dental decay as they have deep grooves and pits on the chewing surface. Food and… Continue reading
How can a dentist make your teeth sparkling white?
Everyone loves to have a sparkling white set of teeth, but how best can you whiten them without causing permanent damage? Searching for options on the internet can be a mind boggling and confusing task as you are bombarded with various techniques. Although several at-home options are available for this purpose, none can guarantee the… Continue reading
How you can avoid teeth stains in six simple steps
Research shows that a smile is the first thing we notice in a person. Smile comes only second to personality when we talk about attractive qualities in a person. Considering these facts tooth discoloration is an important area of concern which has been a common reason of embarrassment for many.
Dental Inlays- tooth filling option you didn’t know about
Your teeth can experience various damages such as tooth decay, chipping, breaking, infections and many more. These worn-out teeth also weaken your smile, causing pain and diminishing the quality of life. When a tooth is too damaged to repair with a filling, dentists use dental inlays. With inlays, your dentists can not only save the… Continue reading
I have teeth sensitivity. What options do I have?
You know you have teeth sensitivity when you get sharp pains while brushing, flossing, drinking and eating. It happens due to the exposure of dentin, which is a part of a tooth that lying below the enamel layer. Dentin gets exposed due to various reasons such as tooth decay, cracked tooth, worn-out tooth enamel and… Continue reading
Six teeth abnormalities that are corrected by Orthodontic treatment
Orthodontic treatment is a branch of dentistry that helps to correct various teeth abnormalities. There are different types of orthodontic treatments such as the use of braces, aligners (Invisalign), space maintainers, retainers, etc. that can be employed to correct improperly positioned teeth and jaw.
How dental bridges can give you a perfect smile
We generally consider a smile to be perfect if the teeth are aligned symmetrically and are sparkling bright. But there are more important aspects to a smile than the cosmetic effect. Dental bridges are one such highly recommended treatment in dentistry which provides two-pronged benefits to the patient. They not only enhance the aesthetics of… Continue reading
