Perhaps the biggest reason why most people have phobias of dental clinics and dentists is the intimidating sound of drills as well as other equipment used during procedures. Many patients avoid going to the dentist’s simply because they would rather delay the treatment than have a drill placed in their mouth. These ‘drills’ are basically [Read more …]

Nursing Bottle Caries, also known as Baby Bottle or Early Childhood Caries, is the name given to the specific type of tooth decay that is generally seen in the front teeth of young children. Even though they are temporary, the importance of the primary/milk teeth cannot be underestimated – they give the child the ability [Read more …]

To most people, oral hygiene only means brushing twice a day to keep cavities at bay; but there is a lot more to ideal oral health care than just that. Keeping the teeth clean and plaque free is important, yes, but it is essential to remember that it is the soft tissues that are actually [Read more …]

Our diet has a great influence on our oral and general health. Things we eat and drink can have an impact on our teeth and soft tissues over a period of time, which is why we must always be very careful about our diet. According to leading researching, food and beverages that contain carbohydrates or [Read more …]

Restorative Dentistry refers to all those procedures that are aimed at repairing damaged teeth and restoring their functionality as well as aesthetics with the help of specialized dental materials. Some of the most common procedures in restorative dentistry include fillings, direct adhesion or bonding, pulp capping and root canal therapies. A wide variety of materials is [Read more …]

The main difference between normal crowns and implant crowns lies in the fact that the former are fitted on to natural, compromised teeth while the latter are fitted on to dental implants. While a regular porcelain crown merely covers a damaged tooth, thus restoring its functionality and aesthetics – an implant crowns entirely replaces the crown [Read more …]

Many people may not be aware of this, but it is actually the dental practitioners and not general physicians who are responsible for examining, diagnosing and even treating oral cancers. This is because during routinely dental checkups, the dentist examines all parts of the oral cavity including the soft tissues for any abnormalities or changes in appearance, [Read more …]

The surface of teeth, owing to its light color and mineralized nature, is susceptible to staining. However, when staining occurs especially in teeth that become prominent upon smiling, it can lead to low self confidence issues among individuals affecting their social and personal lives. Staining can either be temporary or permanent, intrinsic or extrinsic – [Read more …]

Dental implants are the state-of-the-art treatment option for replacing one or more missing teeth. Your dentist will first obtain a complete medical and dental history to ensure that you are, in fact, a good candidate for the procedure. Certain medical and dental conditions must be carefully considered before those patients receive dental implants. Read this [Read more …]

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is a common problem.  Bruxism is a condition in which you grind or clench your teeth.  If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth together during the day or grind your teeth at night. Bruxism Symptoms Symptoms of sleep bruxism tend to be worst upon waking and improve during [Read more …]