Root canal treatment is suggested when the pulp or the nerve of the tooth gets infected. The tooth is composed of protective hard covering (enamel, dentin, cementum) encasing a soft living tissue called the pulp. The pulp contains nerves, fibers, and connective tissue. It extends from the crown of the tooth to the tip of […]
Teeth cleaning is not a permanent treatment and the effect won’t last forever. Hence, after the teeth cleaning procedure is done one has to maintain their oral hygiene by following proper brushing techniques and day to day habits. Here are some simple tips that you can follow at home to maintain that sparkling smile! Brush […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teeth erupt crookedly for a number of reasons that range from genetics to mouth deformities and serious oral diseases. When extra teeth or abnormally large teeth create a malocclusion (crookedness or misplacement of teeth), the culprit is usually genetic in nature. Other inherited traits involve jaws that are too small to accommodate a full set […]
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