Maintaining good oral health is essential, and the main goal of brushing your teeth is to remove plaque effectively. Both manual and powered toothbrushes can help achieve this, but there are some differences worth considering. Studies show that while both types of toothbrushes are effective, powered toothbrushes may offer slightly better results for plaque removal. […]
Let’s look at the what causes teeth sensitivity? Gum recession: Gums cover bone and roots of the teeth. When gums recede, it exposes the root surface. Cementum is the layer covering the root of the tooth and is less mineralised as compared to enamel. Gum recession results in cavities on root surface and loss of […]
Why does children get cavities? How to reduce chances of cavities in children? What causes tooth decay or cavities in teeth? Dental Plaque is a biofilm comprising food and bacteria. This sticky layer of plaque creates an acidic environment and causes demineralisation/cavities on teeth surfaces. The longer this triad of food, bacteria, and teeth stays; […]
Can brushing hard cause sensitivity and gum recession? Brushing your teeth with excessive force can damage your gums and teeth. The question is; does brushing with excessive force help to clean properly? The answer to this question is no. Perhaps using excessive force can injure gums and other oral tissues. Let’s understand normal tooth anatomy […]
Whether you have discolored teeth, chipped teeth, cracks in teeth, small gaps or small crowding; there are few things that can transform your smile within hours or few days. A smile and smiling face enhance your personality. Having a beautiful smile adds more to your confidence. Smile brings more happiness to you and people around […]
It is very important to maintain Dental Hygiene/Cleaning for children. Following are some helpful tips that you should follow. Tips for healthy mouth Start brushing as soon as first tooth erupts in the mouth of a child. The first tooth erupts at an average age of 6-7 months. Before the eruption of teeth; use a wet soft […]
Professional teeth cleaning is a very important part of maintaining good oral health. A Registered Dental Hygienist or a Dentist are the professionals who does teeth cleaning. Teeth cleaning gets rid of unwanted food and bacterial deposits from one’s mouth. There are some postoperative symptoms after cleaning. Getting regular dental care will reduce the chances and intensity […]
Wisdom tooth is the last and most posterior tooth to erupt in an adult mouth. Last tooth on both left and right side and in both top and bottom jaw is called wisdom tooth. So, there are a total of 4 wisdom teeth. Adults have three molars. First molar erupts around the age of 6 […]
Invisalign Aligners are made of plastic material. Each aligner must be worn for 1—2 weeks and for over 22 hours everyday. Not cleaning the aligners will cause discoloration of the aligners and may cause bad breath. TIPS TO KEEP ALIGNERS CLEAN: Floss and Brush your teeth before wearing Invisalign aligner. Use a soft bristle toothbrush and […]