Somе pеoplе think that bracеs and rеtainеrs arе thе samе, but thеy'rе actually diffеrеnt. Thеy'rе usеd in orthodontic trеatmеnt for different rеasons and at different stagеs. Bracеs arе nееdеd to fix problеms likе crookеd tееth and impropеr bitе,еtc. Whilе rеtainеrs...
Tooth bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure that uses a tooth-colored resin material to enhance the appearance of the smile. Tooth bonding is sometimes also called dental bonding or composite bonding. Bonding might be an excellent option when you have cracked or...
Not long ago, heart attacks were primarily a problem faced by older adults. It was rare for anyone younger than 40 to have a heart attack. Now 1 in 5 heart attack patients is younger than 40 years of age. These days there is no heart attack age limit whatsoever,...
In the last blog, we discussed how Dentophobia is real. And how half the population is suffering from it! We also talked a bit about a few recurrent themes of what constitutes this deadly fear. You can read more about it here: (Why are we scared of Dentists?) How can...
In earlier centuries the concept of a dental chair and dental drill was very new. Various substances, mostly metals like gold, platinum, silver, and lead were used for tooth fillings back around in the 1800s. Tin then became a popular metal, for tooth fillings in the...
Lost teeth due to cavities? Do you find it difficult to chew your food with missing teeth? or are you simply just used to it? Seeing those missing spaces between your teeth might not bother you but they eventually will cost you. Its never too late to fill in those...
Most people are averse to sharp objects in their mouth. Injections and dental drills give people the heebie-jeebies, so it is not surprising that people would be nervous about any surgeries involving the gums. Contrary to popular belief, however, gum surgery is not a...
Facial aesthetics broaden the horizon of dentistry with so many procedures to help you improve your smile. In addition to crafting smiles facial cosmetics enhance your overall beauty! Procedures and treatments for facial aesthetics can be performed by a certified...
What is teeth whitening? Tooth whitening is a process to lighten the color of the teeth and remove staining. It is a really popular dental procedure since it promises a brighter smile and enhanced looks. The process is easy but it does have to be repeated from time to...
They say you can tell a lot about a person from their smile. A beautiful smile makes a person look more attractive, intelligent and confident. Are you one of those people who are always hiding their not-so-perfect smile? Then I have some bad news for you. A poor smile...
Don’t you want that perfect photograph –with a gorgeous background and a dazzling smile- to put as your display picture on your favorite social media site? But is your ‘gummy smile’ holding you back ? Do you feel that your gums take up most of your smile instead of...
Medical emergencies can happen to anyone, and one must be already prepared for that. We follow a healthy lifestyle, have medical insurance and go for regular checkups. But do you know that your teeth are also at risk of having a dental emergency? Here are a few...
