Very often we meet parents, who believe that milk teeth are not as important as the permanent ones and it’s alright to get them extracted instead of getting them treated! Well, the truth is, not only are milk teeth important for nutrition, they are also crucial in maintaining space for the permanent teeth to come…
Maintaining optimum oral hygiene is quite easy if you follow a strict oral hygiene regimen every day. After all, your mouth is the gateway to your body and a healthy mouth often means a healthy body! Here’s how you can maintain your teeth and gums- Practice apt brushing Brushing right is important for…
Taking good care of your child’s milk teeth is very crucial. Milk teeth do eventually fall out, but until they do, they play a significant role. You need to take care of your child’s milk teeth, right from brushing their first tooth to their first trip to the dentist. A regular teeth-cleaning and topical fluoride…
As a parent, it’s vital for you to understand every minute detail of your child’s health. Dental Caps/Crowns are placed over damaged teeth to provide protection, but how much do you really know about dental caps? When is a Dental Cap necessary? A Dental Cap may be needed when an endodontically treated tooth…
Teeth whitening is an absolutely painless and effective procedure! Before you decide to whiten your teeth, here are some things about teeth whitening you need to know: What is teeth whitening? Teeth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural color of your teeth without removing or damaging your tooth…
Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are created to look like natural teeth while masking flaws in the front portion of your teeth in order to enhance your overall appearance. They have the ability to change the shape, size, length, and color of your teeth and also provide strength and resilience comparable to…
Breaking a tooth, whether due to a punch in the face, a fall, or biting into something hard, is a stressful event. In fact, losing your tooth/teeth is common in many people’s anxiety dreams. So, if you do break a tooth and happen to find the wayward piece, what should you do with it? More…
Before understanding if Porcelain Veneers can improve your smile, let’s understand what are Porcelain Veneers, what are their various applications, and if they can be used by everybody. What are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are…
Fluoride is best known for protecting teeth, but just how does it do that? Let’s understand what exactly is fluoride, and do you really need it? What is fluoride? Fluoride is a colorless, naturally-occurring mineral which when applied in small doses, has proven to strengthen teeth and prevent tooth decay. When you visit…
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are the ideal solution for anyone who has a missing tooth or has multiple missing teeth. They can also be used to provide a secure anchor for dental bridges or dentures without needing to cause any damage to the…