Did you know that saliva is one of our body’s strongest soldiers battling bacteria? Foods that promote saliva production such as limes, cherries and cranberries, can help your body fight bacteria in your mouth. Drinking water is also another great way to produce saliva that helps clear bacteria and cleanse your oral cavity. Foods that have a high water content also help to thwart the process of decay by diluting the sugars in the foods you consume. In other words, eat your fruits and veggies regularly to clear the bacteria that reside in your mouth.
How to relieve Dry mouth?
Do you need to relieve your dry mouth?
1) Sip water or sugarless drinks
2) Avoid irritants such as alcohol, tobacco and caffeine
3) Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free candy
4) Avoid salty or spicy food
5) Use a humidifier at night
6) Use saliva substitutes
However these are just temporary solutions to the problem. Make an appointment at Acharya Dental to get a better solution for the problem.
What are Dental grills?
Dental grills can be extremely harmful for your teeth. Dental grills are decorative dental covers made of metal. Wearing grills for a long time might cause oral issues such as infection from trapped bacteria under the grill, gum disease, bone loss, cavities, gum irritation and chipped teeth. We at Acharya Dental educate our patients on the oral health implications of various cosmetic products available in the market and place a special emphasis on the maintenance of oral hygiene.
Choose the right Tooth brush!
Choosing the right type of toothbrush is also vital for maintaining dental hygiene. Most dentists agree that a soft to medium bristled toothbrush is the best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth. Electric toothbrushes are another good alternative as the vibration from the bristles can potentially help to clean your teeth more effectively. Learn more at www.acharyadental.com
When do you really need a Root canal?
Does every tooth that needs a crown need root canal treatment too? Absolutely not. Root canals are only needed if the infection in a tooth has spread to the root canal system within the tooth causing pain and sensitivity or if there is insufficient tooth structure to support a crown. At Acharya Dental, we believe in a conservative approach only treat the root canal of a tooth if clinical and radiographic (Xrays) findings show us the need for the procedure. Crowns are most successful when they are done on teeth that have not been root canal treated, and that is why we strive to preserve the vitality of your teeth.
How to locate molars?
Did you know that your molars can feel a piece of grit as small as 10 microns across between your teeth? They are a set of eight teeth (excluding your wisdom teeth) at the back of the jaw, with four on top and four on the bottom. Located towards the rear of the mouth, these teeth play a big role in breaking down food. Learn more about caring for your grinders at Acharya Dental.
What is a dental implant?
Ever wondered what is in a dental implant? A dental implant is made of a strong bio-compatible metal called titanium. Once it is placed, the bone begins to unite with the surface of the implant and firmly locks it into a place, just like a natural root. Visit our clinic to know more about dental implants.
Signs of developing a Wisdom tooth
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars can be quite troubling because they frequently do not come out of your jaw straight like other teeth, and instead end up “impacted” or trapped within the jaw bone. In some cases, this can be very painful and can also damage the neighboring teeth. You may not even be aware of this since it is initially not painful, but a quick checkup at our clinic will let you know exactly where these wisdom teeth are and what you need to do about them.
Importance of tooth enamel
Enamel helps protect your teeth from daily use such as chewing, biting, crunching, and grinding. Although enamel is a hard protector of teeth, it can chip and crack. Tooth erosion happens when acids wear away the enamel on teeth. Some of the factors that cause tooth enamel erosion are:
1) Excessive soft drink consumption (high levels of phosphoric and citric acids)
2) Fruit drinks (some acids in fruit drinks are more erosive than battery acid)
3) Dry mouth or low salivary flow (xerostomia)
4) Environmental factors (friction, wear and tear, stress, and corrosion).
Make an appointment at #AcharyaDental to learn more about protecting your enamel and restoration methods for tooth erosion problems!
Sophia’s smile makeover
Sophia came to us looking for a solution to her problem. She had been treated for various issues in her teeth by different dentists at different times. The result was what you see, different shades of teeth with black margins at the edges near her gums. These showed up prominently when she smiled and she was quite conscious and embarrassed by it. We gave her a new smile with all ceramic veneers . We first gave her a ‘trial smile’ made of acrylics to allow her to get a better understanding of the treatment. Once she was happy with the proposed design we completed her treatment with ceramic veneers.Sophia left India for her home in Europe, a very happy lady.