You may be one of those who takes excellent care of your teeth. Your mother has been responsible for instilling this good habit. Brush regularly as properly, she said. You have taken her advice and now your routine is set. You brush as well as you can using the best marketed toothbrush and as often […]
Madonna, Eddie Murphy and Omar Sharif sport big gaps in their teeth giving them a distinctive, unique look. Are gaps for everyone? True, gaps between the front teeth may look cool on a few but for most people they are a source of concern and embarrassment. Gaps can occur anywhere in the mouth but they […]
There is a belief that Calcium and Calcium supplements are good for your teeth. Milk and dairy products such as cheese are rich in calcium. They contain fatty acids, proteins, and phosphates that have decay-fighting properties. However, there is no proof that by increasing the dietary Intake of these foods it will strengthen the teeth […]
Your 12-year-old son has charged his way down the staircase, 2 steps at a time and trips on the last one, landing on his face. Just a minor bruise, but his front permanent incisor has neatly flown out of his mouth and landed on the floor. Different scenarios, an accident, a fight or in sports […]
When you have to get a crown for your tooth the dentist says you need a ‘post’. Posts are small pillar-like structures meant to strengthen your tooth before capping. Badly broken down or damaged teeth need root canal treatment. Such teeth are weak structurally and brittle and cannot support a cap unless strengthened. A ‘post’ […]
Children’s first (milk) teeth are important because, apart from being needed for chewing and speaking, they help to maintain space for permanent teeth, developing underneath them in the jaws. If the milk teeth are well looked after, then it is more likely that the second (permanent) teeth will grow into their correct position. DID YOU […]
What is tooth erosion? What causes tooth erosion? The enamel on teeth can wear away due to a variety of reasons. When tooth structure is removed or wears away as a result of chemicals, then this results in erosion of the teeth. Tooth erosion on the biting surface of the teeth Tooth erosion on the […]
Stacy had crowned her upper teeth several years ago, but now started noticing her lower teeth did not look very pleasing, especially in comparison to her upper teeth. In two quick appointments, our team of experts were able to make her lower teeth look like brand new, giving her a functional, aesthetic smile.
You are at the dentist. Then why are you being asked to fill a Medical History Form? Yes it seems tedious to fill that questionnaire but let’s look at the value. We find that when we get an update on your health we are able to provide quality service that matches your needs. Your overall […]
Swathi* had been struggling for years doing “patchwork” dentistry. Her dental needs were never addressed comprehensively, and she came to us with a removable denture that she was not comfortable with. She was unable to chew properly. Our in house Prosthodontist formulated a treatment plan to treat Swathi comprehensively so that she could have a […]
