Dental Treatments

Signs that warn you to replace your dental fillings

Do you have a filling which has been dislodged? Are you experiencing tooth discomfort? There is no doubt that fillings are supposed to be durable but at some time or the other, they need to be replaced. If your teeth has decayed or is otherwise affected, the dentist may recommend a dental filling which is … Continue reading Signs that warn you to replace your dental fillings

What is an orofacial cleft?

Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are common congenital malformations of the lip, palate, or both caused by complex genetic and environmental factors. OFC may involve the lip, the roof of the mouth (hard palate), or the soft tissue in the back of the mouth (soft palate). OFC also involves structures around the oral cavity which can extend … Continue reading What is an orofacial cleft?

Will teeth whitening treatments damage my teeth?

This has been a question that has puzzled many minds! Whilst there is no conclusive evidence that proves that whitening treatments damage your teeth or adversely affect your health in any way, it is not a simple question to answer either.

Types of Dental Night Guards

Night guards are dental guards used to treat people suffering from bruxism. Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding and our teeth just aren’t built to withstand this constant force and abrasion. The excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth can do real damage to the tooth enamel, cause a tooth to crack, chip, … Continue reading Types of Dental Night Guards

What is Orthognathic Surgery?

Orthognathic surgery, also known as corrective jaw surgery is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) to correct a wide range of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of jaws and teeth. It is done to improve chewing, speaking and breathing. While the person’s appearance may be dramatically enhanced as … Continue reading What is Orthognathic Surgery?

Mini dental implants – A remarkable thing offered by Implant Dentistry

Replacing a missing tooth or multiple teeth is not a difficult thing today. You can get a wide range of dental restoration options like dental implants, dentures, tooth bridges and much more. Besides filling the gaps in your smile, missing teeth replacement will help you to prevent various frustrating problems in your mouth. Do you … Continue reading Mini dental implants – A remarkable thing offered by Implant Dentistry

7 uncommon causes of Halitosis (Bad Breath)

It is really embarrassing to encounter a foul smell or bad odor when you open your mouth. If your breath smells bad, the way people reacts to you will be abnormal. They may hesitate to converse with you because no one will like to stand or come close to a source causing a foul smell. … Continue reading 7 uncommon causes of Halitosis (Bad Breath)

5 biggest causes of teeth sensitivity

Mild tooth pain or twinge in a tooth occurs at times when you drink cold or hot drinks and sometimes while breathing in air. Right? Then you have sensitive teeth. Don’t scare. This is just a common dental problem. Around 57% of people in our country have suffered from this teeth sensitivity. You are not … Continue reading 5 biggest causes of teeth sensitivity

Root Canal Treatment (RCT) to preserve your badly decayed tooth

Tooth decay is a common dental problem which urges many people to step into a dental office. Do you agree? With home remedies like rinsing with salt water, massaging the decayed tooth with garlic, you can get relief from the pain for a while. But if you want a permanent solution to the dental cavity … Continue reading Root Canal Treatment (RCT) to preserve your badly decayed tooth