Do you how progesterone and periodontal disease are related? Progesterone is the hormone produced excessively during pregnancy to aid women while conceiving. This hormone also causes a surge of blood to the gums that might result in frequent bleeding during this period. Bacteria can easily grow and affect the teeth due to poor gum health. Thus …
Post Operative Instructions for Dental Implants: The fixation of the Dental implant is just the first step of your treatment. The implant requires a clean environment in order to heal properly. In that regard, much of the success of this implant will depend on you. Proper care of your mouth will aid in the healing process …
Braces & Orthodontic Treatment are done to align crooked teeth, irregular bites and close gaps between teeth. The process of realigning our teeth is slow and can be achieved from anytime between a few months to a few years depending on the severity of each case. Both children and adult might need an orthodontic treatment …
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Bad breath is caused by various reasons and it is important to be aware of them to know how to avoid them. But what happens when someone you are talking to is suffering from bad breath and are unaware of being so? Think about how you would want to be told about your breath. Let that …
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‘I have 32 of them and I can afford to lose a few‘ said a friend of mine I recall. Teeth – the white (yellowish or brownish for a few – pun intended) part inside the mouth that are lined up like the pillars of the Greek Parthenon and at times like the Torre de Pisa for …
Dental implants are nothing but metal screws usually made up of titanium which are used to replace one or more missing tooth roots, that may be lost due to decay, failed RCT, gum disease or tooth injury etc. Like tooth root is inside the jaw bone, these implants are placed inside the jaw bone by …
Composite fillings are extremely safe and durable teeth-colored plastic materials that can be used to fill small to medium sized cavities. They can withstand the constant pressure caused due to chewing and biting. These resins are insoluble, insensitive to dehydration and can be made to match the color of your teeth such that post-filling, the …
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Tips on How to Maintain Dentures: Dentures can become an easy way of life when you follow these tips and ensure proper caring for your dentures. When handling your dentures, stand over a folded towel or basin of water. Dentures are delicate and may break if dropped. Don’t let your dentures dry out. Place …
NEED FOR ORTHODONTIC RETAINERS: Retainers are used by patients after the braces are removed. Instead of falling into a lackadaisical mode after removing the braces, it is imperative that we understand the need for orthodontic retainers and its usage. If retainers are not worn or worn irregularly, the teeth are more likely to fall back into …
What is Conscious Sedation? It is a combination of medicine to help the patient relax and also doubles as an anesthetic. In this state, the patient is able to verbally communicate during the procedure to inform the Doctor of any discomfort but is sedated enough to not feel the pain. Unlike deep sedation, this procedure …
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