Introduction to Child Dentistry A first–time visit to the dental clinic can be an overwhelming experience for young children; especially if they are seeing a dentist for the very first time. From the buzzing noises of professional dental equipment to the many different clinical settings which young children may find themselves in at a dentist’s […]
A dental crown is a cover, or a cap placed on a tooth to enhance the shape, size, beauty, improve structural integrity (to make a weakened tooth stronger). A dental crown matches the shape and color of adjacent teeth or multiple crowns can be done to improve the shape, size and color of multiple teeth. […]
Gum recession is when gums start shrinking leading to exposure of tooth root which is usually covered by gums. Gum recession starts as a slow process. Gums start shrinking and teeth start looking longer. It is important to understand causes of gum recession to take measures for prevention of further damage from gum recession. Signs […]
Fissure sealant is a special sticky material that is attached into the small grooves on the teeth to protect them from cavities. Research has shown sealants to be very effective in preventing cavities in molars. CDC research claims that children without sealants have almost 3 times more cavities than children with sealants. Daily oral hygiene […]
Root canal treatment means cleaning the inside of the tooth. The need to clean the inside of a tooth may emerge from inflamed or dead pulp tissue inside the tooth. Following are some symptoms that may warrant the need for a root canal treatment: Constant pain: Persistent pain in a tooth may indicate infection in the […]
First Baby teeth erupt around the age of 6-7 months. Baby teeth are smaller in size. Baby molars erupt around the age of 24 months and stay until the age of 12 years. Baby molars stay in a child’s mouth for approx. 10 years. SSC is mostly used for baby molars . SSC is a shiny metal […]