A tooth filling, otherwise called as restoration is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape. What are the different types of filling materials available? Previously gold and silver amalgam restorations were used commonly. These days they are replaced by tooth colored materials such as: Composites Glass-ionomer […]
During your braces treatment, there are so many things happening in your mouth. There are brackets, wires and elastics which makes it difficult to clean your teeth. Dr. Anitha Alageshan here describes the step by step process of why, when and how to maintain your oral hygiene during your braces treatment. What happens if I […]
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF IMPACTED TOOTH? When a tooth is stuck inside the jaws and is not able to come out through the gums normally it is called an impacted tooth. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR TOOTH GETTING IMPACTED? Small jaw size: As a part of the evolutionary process, our jaw sizes are getting […]
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 […]
Dentistry has advanced by leaps and bounds with respect to technologies used these days to treat the most complex of the cases. However, there still exists to be some myths hindering patients from getting the best treatment possible. Here we will be busting the top 12 dental myths one at a time! Myth: I am […]
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