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.
Dave’s Smile makeover
Dave is an IT consultant for an international offshore drilling company. He wanted to correct his smile because he didn’t like the gap between his teeth and the lack of alignment. After careful planning, Dave got s smile makeover with ceramic crowns. He now proudly shows off his “Made in India” teeth!
Srikanth’s smile makeover
Srikanth had a fall when he was just 10 years old. Now at 20, he has been noticing a gradual darkening of his right lateral incisor to a shade of dark brown. Additionally the two central incisors seemed to be not aligned properly and had started to develop a gap between them.
Solution? We bleached his darkened tooth with a ‘walking ‘ bleach – and then prepared crowns for his front teeth to hide the discoloured tooth and correct the incisors to give him a great smile.
Keep your baby’s teeth healthy!
Did you know that baby teeth play an important role in speech development, facial structure and a child’s appearance. Although baby teeth are eventually replaced with permanent teeth, it is essential to keep them healthy. Decay and infection in baby teeth can cause damage to developing permanent teeth.
How to make your smile attractive?
While an unattractive smile is not technically a “dental problem”, it is considered a dental problem by people who are unhappy with their smile and it is also a major reason that many patients seek dental treatment. An unattractive smile can really lower a person’s self-esteem. Luckily, with today’s technologies and developments, anyone can have a beautiful smile. Starting with teeth whitening till orthodontic procedures, chances are that your dentist can give you the smile of your dreams. Make an appointment with us at Acharya Dental now for a consultation and start exploring your options in cosmetic dentistry.
Eat the right foods for your Teeth
Did you know that consumption of certain foods help prevent the occurrence of bacteria and inflammation in your mouth? Green tea is one such example, as it contains complex compounds called “catechins” that can fight inflammation and actually control bacterial infections. According to recent studies, it has been found that people who drink green tea are less prone to periodontal disease compared to infrequent green tea drinkers. To learn more about right and wrong foods for dental health, make an appointment with us and get the best advice to maintain your oral health.
How many times do you brush your teeth?
Are you brushing 4-5 times a day? If you are, then stop doing so. It is ideal to brush only 2 times a day, which is once before breakfast and once after dinner. Brushing more twice that is not going to improve or make a difference to your teeth. At our clinic we are against brushing your teeth too many times a day because it can wear away your enamel and cause sensitivity. Learn more by making an appointment with us.