Will gum disease recur after it is treated? Since periodontal disease is caused by bacteria, you will greatly reduce your risk of the disease returning if you have regular checkups and practise meticulous home care. Certain medical conditions or medications may make you more susceptible to gum disease. They include pregnancy, birth-control pills, antidepressants, and other heart problems. Visit our clinic to get regular checkups after the treatment of gum disease to prevent it’s recurrence.
How do you protect your newly bleached, bonded, crowned or veneered teeth
How do you protect your newly bleached, bonded, crowned or veneered teeth from getting stained? Any teeth, even cosmetically treated ones can be stained by tobacco and certain foods and drinks. Veneers and crowns are generally more resistant to stain than bleached or bonded teeth. To avoid stains, avoid tobacco products, coffee, tea, red wine and heavily colored foods. Use a straw when feasible to avoid direct contact of potentially staining liquids to your teeth. Visit our clinic to consult with our team about stain prevention methods.
Usage of straw to protect your teeth
Are you a person who always has a straw handy for any occasion? Using a drinking straw can help protect your teeth against staining that happens from long term exposure to dark-colored foods and drinks. Using a straw means you avoid constant and direct contact with the front of your teeth.This leads to reduced exposure which means less chance for bacteria and sugary substances to stick to your teeth and potentially cause erosion. Make an appointment with us and discover methods to reduce the formation of bacteria in your teeth.
What is the right way to brush your teeth?
How long should you really brush your teeth? You may have learned growing up that you should brush your teeth for at least two minutes. But if you’ve been using that as your only benchmark for brushing, it may be time to adjust your habits. The truth is, you need to brush your teeth in a way that ensures that all the surfaces of your teeth have been reached and cleaned by the toothbrush. After you brush your teeth, it’s important to floss to make sure you clean in between teeth. Also, try to avoid brushing your teeth for a half hour after drinking anything acidic like citrus juices or carbonated beverages. Visit our clinic and talk to our dentists to learn about proper brushing technique today.
Dental Inlays and Onlays
Dental inlays and onlays are a sort of ‘middle ground’ between dental crowns and dental fillings. They are usually used in back teeth where there is an average degree of tooth decay or a gap between teeth. Inlays and onlays can also be used to restore fractured teeth, but a severe fracture might require a crown or extraction of the tooth itself. Ask about these conservative restoration techniques at our clinic.
How much do you know about 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 by making an appointment at our clinic.
What is Tartar?
About 1 person in 10 has a tendency to accumulate tartar quickly. Tartar is plaque in a hardened form that is more damaging and difficult to remove. Using anti-tartar toothpastes and mouthwashes, as well as spending extra time brushing the teeth near the salivary glands may reduce tartar formation. Visit our clinic to learn more.
Consequences of Missing Teeth
If you have lost any of your teeth, you no doubt realize there are consequences to living without them: Your smile may not look the way you want it to; eating and speaking become more difficult; and your self-confidence may fade. Having missing teeth in your mouth also has consequences on your other teeth, as teeth have a tendency to drift into the missing space, either from the opposite jaw or from the same jaw. Make an appointment with us to know the multitude of options available at our clinic.
Children’s Day Offer at Acharya Dental
Acharya Dental gives special offer for Children’s Day Celebrations between Nov 10th – Nov 15th.
What are the foods that cause bad breath?
How does what you eat affect your breath? All the food we eat begins to be broken down in our mouths. As foods are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream, they are eventually carried to your lungs and given off in your breath. If you eat foods with strong odors (such as garlic or onions), brushing and flossing or even mouthwash merely covers up the oudor temporarily. Make an appointment with us to learn more about the diseases and foods that might be associated with bad breath and also ways to prevent bad breath