The health of your mouth says a lot about your overall wellness. Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal. A lot of people still have misconceptions about their oral health. Therefore, it is important that we understand the myths and facts about our teeth. Here are some of them:…
Nothing can take the place of a healthy set of natural teeth, but when disease or accident leads to tooth loss, dental implants are a great option for restoring your smile. Due to the advancement of the science of dental implants over the past few decades, they are now regarded as the preferred method…
The benefits of having a straight smile can go beyond aesthetic reasons. Straight teeth can benefit you in ways you couldn’t have imagined. In fact, those who have straight teeth tend to enjoy more than they realize. In this article, we shall dwell over the bigger picture. We shall see how straight teeth can help…
Kids can need braces for several reasons, including overlapping, crooked or overcrowded teeth, or a ‘malocclusion’ (commonly known as bad bite). Malocclusion is when there’s a discrepancy in the arrangement or alignment of the upper and lower teeth or a discrepancy in the growth of the upper and lower jaws. Braces correct these issue…
Summer Season is the most exciting period for kids everywhere. The anticipation of a break from school, no homework, and fun with friends is what makes it exciting! But we as parents need to see the bigger picture. They will be all smiles but to nurture and care for their smiles is our responsibility. Here…
The world of dentistry as we know it, is changing constantly. Gone are the days when the dentist would only be called upon for getting decayed or broken down teeth extracted. Functional rehabilitation along with cosmetic restoration is the current approach to treating oral problems. In this blog, we shall delve over some of the common issues…
Dentures are a removable replacement of one’s missing teeth. There are two types, partial and complete. Complete Dentures are used when all natural teeth are missing; whereas partial dentures are used when a few natural teeth are missing. Irrespective of the type of denture you use, it becomes very important to keep them clean and in…
Brushing is an activity which people over the ages have been following judiciously. It helps maintain good oral and dental hygiene. What could be wrong with brushing? Brushing does not have an adverse effect on your oral and dental health but doing it the wrong way can do a lot of harm. This blog will…
Technology has seen dentistry grow by leaps & bounds. And dental fillings are one of the key areas where dentistry has grown drastically. Earlier when it came to fillings, amalgam fillings were the only way one could get cavities filled. Now with fillings like Composites and Porcelain entering the realm of dentistry realm, people have…
What is a cavity? When foods with carbohydrates, like bread, cereal, milk, soda, fruit, cake, or candy stay on your teeth, the bacteria in your mouth turn them into acids. The bacteria, acid, food debris, and your saliva combine to form plaque, which clings to the teeth. The acids in plaque dissolve the enamel, creating holes called cavities. A…