Treatments
Root canal treatment (Endodontics) is required when the nerve or blood supply is damaged through injury or decay. Why is root canal treatment needed? When the pulp gets infected, infections spreads through the root canal system leading to an abscess which is an aggregate of inflammation and this may cause dull to severe toothache. Does […] Read More
Wisdom teeth appear at the back of your mouth usually at the age of 17 to 25 years of age. Mostly these teeth do not have sufficient space for them to erupt properly and get stuck at an angle and are known as “Impacted teeth”. Removal of wisdom teeth. A dental examination and x-rays would […] Read More
A dental Implant is a titanium screw which is used to replace a missing tooth. Are implants safe? Implants are a safe, well-established treatment. The implants will last as long as you care for them. Do implants hurt? Implant placement is done under local anaesthesia hence you do not feel any pain at the time […] Read More
A Denture is a replacement of missing teeth to give back patients the ability to chew, speak and smile. Dentures can be complete (replacing all teeth) or partial (Few teeth). They can be made of acrylic (plastic or metal). Dentures can be fitted immediately or there can be a delay in denture fit depending on […] Read More
Dental Crown A crown or cap is a covering that fits over prepared tooth and is used to repair teeth that have been damaged by decay or a large filling.Crowns can be made of porcelain, all ceramic and gold/gold alloy crowns. DENTAL BRIDGE A bridge is made by placing crowns on the teeth at either side […] Read More
Children should go to a dentist with their parents as soon as possible. It helps them to accustom to the dental chair, noises, smells and surroundings. The sooner they visit a dentist the more relaxed they will be. The first set of permanent teeth appear when a child is 6 months of age and the […] Read More
What is tooth whitening? Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a complete colour change, but it may lighten the existing shade. Why would I need my teeth whitened? There are a number of reasons why […] Read More
A veneer is a thin porcelain or composite layer that fits over the tooth surface like a false fingernail fits over a nail. Veneers can transform the shade, colour, tooth position and close gaps. They can be used to drastically improve the appearance of the front teeth. Veneers require very minimal tooth preparation and at […] Read More
Orthodontic treatment involves straightening and tooth movement to enhance the appearance of the teeth and make the bite comfortable. Why should I have orthodontic treatment? Crooked and crowded teeth can affect smile. Furthermore If teeth don’t meet correctly this can put strain on the jaw muscles and can lead to headaches. Prominent teeth are more […] Read More
Restorations can be of various materials which includes:- Composite Restorations Amalgam restorations Glass ionomer restorations Inlays/ Onlays (Gold or Porcelain) Amalgam Restorations An amalgam restoration combines mercury with a silver alloy. It is long lasting, enduring, economical and lasts for a very long time. So far research on controlled studies has not found any poisonous nature. […] Read More