Tag: missing teeth

EVERYTHING ABOUT CROSSBITE

When we think of perfect or a good looking smile we always look for white, pearly and beautiful broad smile-but actually it is all about how well your teeth are arranged or aligned. Your upper and lower teeth should be well coordinated with each other in order to establish a harmonious relationship between your teeth, […]

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO REPLACE MISSING TEETH?

There are various methods by which missing teeth can be replaced. The best option for one can vary based on different factors such as condition of the oral cavity, number of teeth missing, age of the person, general health, cost of the treatment and so on. Listed below are some of the most common ways […]

HOW LONG DOES A ROOT CANAL TREATMENT TAKE?

Root canal treatment (RCT) takes a little longer time than routine fillings. A simple RCT case can take anywhere around 30 minutes to 1 hour. However, in some cases it may extend to 90 minutes or more. Sometimes, multiple appointments may also be required. The time taken for RCT depends on several factors such as […]

THE ‘WHY’ AND ‘HOW’ OF RE-ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

Re-root canal treatment (Re-RCT) is a procedure where in, root canal treatment is repeated on the same tooth. Usually root canal treatment has a high success rate, but sometimes it can fail and that is when Re-RCT is recommended.   Why we need to undergo Re-RCT? Following are the reasons why Re-RCT is indicated: Inflammation […]

WHEN DO I NEED ROOT CANAL TREATMENT?

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 […]

HOW TO MAINTAIN ORAL HYGIENE ONCE THE TEETH CLEANING PROCEDURE IS DONE

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 […]

Tips on managing Invisalign in the first week

Braces – The bane of everyone’s dental fears. No one wants unsightly metal braces, crooked, broken or chipped teeth which sometimes gets misaligned with large gaps. Unfortunately, many are surrounded by factors that contribute to a not so impressive smile. One of the major culprits is a bad bite or an overbite that disrupts the […]

TOOTH FILLINGS: SAVIOUR FOR DECAYED TOOTH

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 […]