Root canal treatment (RCT) is a commonly done dental procedure. When the cavity is too deep to be restored with filling, RCT is indicated. Even though this is a routine dental procedure, it needs the expertise of an experienced Endodontist to perform it correctly and thoroughly. However, sometimes Re-RCT may be needed when the symptoms […]
Blood pressure is the measure of lateral force exerted by blood flowing in the vessels. It is estimated that 25% of urban and 10% of rural population of India have hypertension. As per the latest American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, normal BP should be less than 120/80 mm of Hg. BP more than 140/90 should […]
Scaling is one of the most common dental procedures performed. In this blog, Dr. Anitha Alageshan from Zen Dental and Health Care will explain why it is the most important treatment to be undertaken regularly in order to have healthy gums and healthy teeth. WHAT IS SCALING? Scaling or cleaning of teeth is a procedure […]
Ever wondered why there are spaces appearing in your front teeth as an adult? Tongue thrust may be the reason! What is Tongue Thrust? Tongue Thrust is the habit of pushing your tongue against the teeth, or between the teeth, while swallowing. It becomes a habit that is usually carried over from infancy into childhood […]
Holidays are the times we enjoy with family and friends and the last thing you need during this festive season is a dental emergency! Here are a few tips to avoid them and keep you in good holiday spirit: Stay clear of Soda or other carbonated drinks: they end up eroding your enamel and […]
There’s always something new happening in the field of Dentistry. And when it comes to Orthodontics, technological advances are being made in designing of the braces to get better alignment of teeth. So what are these Self-Ligating braces? And how are they different when compared to traditional braces? Self-Ligating braces have been in the market […]
A child’s baby teeth (primary teeth) are as important as the permanent teeth. There will be totally 20 primary teeth in your child’s mouth by the age of 3 years. So why and when is it recommended for a child’s first visit to the dentist? Advantages of having strong and healthy primary teeth: Helps in […]
These days we have become more aware of our oral health issues and especially when it comes to having space caused by missing tooth or teeth. The main reason for restoring missing tooth/teeth is: Aesthetic Chewing food Speech Various options are available these days to overcome the problem. They are: Dental bridges Dental implants So […]
We have all been there! When our Dentist spurts out company/brand names of the materials that he/she uses in the clinic, we start seeing stars as we are unaware of most these brand names. So, is it crucial for patients to know exactly what is being put in their mouth? The answer is the big […]
Wisdom teeth are the third and last molars on each side of the upper and lower jaw. They are the last teeth to erupt and they usually do so anywhere between 17-21 years of age. A few people are born without wisdom teeth. Others have enough room in their mouth for the teeth to erupt […]
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