Help, Doctor, my tooth is moving. Do they shift as we get older?
Teeth move throughout life. Even after the adult teeth have come in, they continue to move forward. If there is space between certain teeth or you have lost a tooth,… Read More
Crowding of Teeth
Crowding of teeth is caused by insufficient room in the mouth for teeth to erupt. This can cause misalignment of your teeth and a poor bite. Crowding can often be… Read More
Don’t bite your nails!
People who bite their nails regularly could crack, chip and wear down their front teeth from the stress caused by biting.The first step towards treating the problem is preventing nail… Read More
Trouble while flossing your teeth?
Use a zig zag motion with your floss and contour it around the sides of your teeth. Always try to use a clean section of floss, each time. Follow Acharya… Read More
Symptoms of a tooth decay
Tooth decay is a common problem that occurs when acids in your mouth dissolve the outer layers of your teeth. It is also known as dental decay or dental caries.… Read More
Bacteria in your mouth
Bacteria are the primary etiological agents in periodontal disease, and it is estimated that more than 500 different bacterial species are capable of colonizing the adult mouth. The continuous production… Read More
Simply a Superstar
Acharya Dental is quivering with excitement. “Rajini sir is coming” is the hushed whisper. And so it was. On a sunny Wednesday morning, I meet Mr. Rajinikanth. He arrives exactly… Read More
Orthodontic Management of Patients Undergoing Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Congratulations to Dr. Varun Acharya and Dr. Deepak Victor for their publication "Orthodontic Management of Patients Undergoing Prosthetic Rehabilitation" in this April's issue of the Journal of the California Dental… Read More
Types of Bridges
There are two types of Bridges that can be used as tooth replacement. One is the traditional fixed bridge and the other is a bonded bridge. In a fixed bridge,… Read More