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…

Are you missing a tooth or even several teeth? When you do not have a full mouth of healthy teeth, it causes both physical and emotional problems. It can be more difficult to speak or chew properly, not to mention wreak havoc on your self-esteem.       Here are six reasons to consider dental…

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…

  Dental Implants are without question the most scientific & long term solution for replacing missing teeth. Be it a single tooth, lost through an accident or infection, or several teeth, which may have been lost over a number of years for various reasons or a whole set of teeth, maybe lost through the effects…

Why cure when you can prevent? Why regret when you can guard your precious smile? Playing a sport is healthy and excellent for your mind and body, but it can be harmful for your teeth. Wearing a mouth guard might be slightly cumbersome initially, but not as regretful as losing a front tooth or a…

We all welcome the monsoon with great cheer and some pre-monsoon cleaning of our rugs, curtains, furniture and old cabinets. Well, it is also the perfect time to check on your oral hygiene routine and freshen it up. Get your teeth monsoon ready! Here are 5 dental tips for a smiling monsoon:     Replace…

Tooth decay isn’t a problem that affects only adults. Milk tooth decay is a problem among children ages 2 to 11 who develop a cavity in their primary/milk teeth. It really makes the parents wonder what causes tooth decay, how to treat and in the first place how to prevent it.     Here are…

Do you cringe and dread when you hear this? Well, being afraid to visit the dentist can mean different things to different people. Maybe it’s the thought that going there means pain and discomfort or that it brings back bad memories from the past visits. The good news is that more and more dentists are…