“Does gap between teeth require braces treatment “

December 13, 2024 0 Comments

“Does gap between teeth require braces treatment ” Gap closure and braces Gaps between teeth is a common problem faced by the general population of all ages. Several causes lead to gaps between teeth and it becomes important to understand and diagnose the cause foreffective gap closure that prevents recurrence. Cosmetic issues like an unaesthetic smile, …

“Are space maintainers really necessary”

November 25, 2024 0 Comments

“Are space maintainers really necessary” Introduction: As a parent, you want the best for your child’s oral health. One crucial aspect of pediatric dentistry is space maintenance in primary dentition. But what exactly is space maintenance, and why is it so important? In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of space maintenance in primary …

“Building a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles: The Power of Pediatric Dentistry”

November 12, 2024 0 Comments

“Building a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles: The Power of Pediatric Dentistry” A child’s smile is a precious gift, and as a parent, you want to ensure it stays bright and healthy for years to come. Pediatric dentistry is a specialized field that focuses on the unique oral health needs of infants, children, and adolescents. In …

Complete dentures vs dental implants for geriatric patients

November 12, 2024 0 Comments

Complete dentures vs dental implants for geriatric patients When considering dental implants versus complete dentures for geriatric patients, several factors need to be evaluated, including the patient’s oral health, overall health, comfort, function, and lifestyle. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences and considerations: 1. Stability and FunctionDental Implants: Provide excellent stability and function, closely …

Overbrushing do more harm than good

September 7, 2023 0 Comments

  As said by Hippocrates – “the father of western medicine”, “everything in excess is opposed to nature” and there is a lot of truth in his saying. Nothing in excess is good, not even brushing your teeth.If brushing is good for your teeth, then brushing vigorously must be really good, right? Nope. Still, lots …

Pregnancy and Oral Health

September 7, 2023 0 Comments

  Old wives tales have linked pregnancy and poor dental health – for example, ‘you lose a tooth for each child’. Recent research has shown that pregnancy does cause changes in the mouth that may put your oral health at risk. During pregnancy, you are more likely to have problems with your teeth or gums. …

Flossing Your Teeth

September 7, 2023 0 Comments

Your teeth should be flossed on a daily basis to remove any type of excess food particles that may be stuck. Leaving the food in-between your teeth will result in tooth decay and bacteria forming. Knowing how to properly floss your teeth will help ensure that you are doing everything you

Dental Implant Restore your smile

September 7, 2023 0 Comments

How does Dental implant restore your smile?   Missing teeth are troublesome, they pose esthetic concern which is quite obvious but more sinister damage happens beneath your gum, and only visible over a long period of time. Missing teeth cause bone loss which can age your face and could potentially cause adjacent teeth to become …

Decoding Dental Scaling

September 7, 2023 0 Comments

Dental scaling/ cleaning is a term we have come across when we visit our dentist for a dental checkup and often doctor recommends that we get our teeth cleaned or get scaling done at least once every six months for good oral hygiene.

Tooth fairy’s ‘pearls of wisdom for healthy teeth’

September 7, 2023 0 Comments

Beginning an oral health routine with your child at an early age is important for the life of his/her smile. Healthy primary teeth help in the proper development of the kid’s jaw and maintain space for the adult teeth.