Pulling Your Tooth Or Saving it.
When your tooth is infected or diseased, it may seem like pulling it is the easy choice, especially if you’re in pain. But not so fast! Having that tooth pulled may be the easy choice, but it may not be the best choice. Most people are unaware of the benefits of saving your natural teeth. […]
Can Stress affect your oral health
With advent of modern lifestyle increasing number of us are living a more stressful lifestyle than our ancestors. We all encounter stress in our lives, and some more than others. Bruxism: Stress can cause us to grind our teeth at night, leading to tooth damage. If you’re diagnosed with bruxism, a night guard can be […]
Where I choose to be during Covid-19
These can be difficult times for all of us as we hear about spread of COVID-19 from all over the world, through television, social media, newspapers, family and friends and other sources. The most common emotion faced by all is Fear. It makes us anxious, panicky and can even possibly make us think, say or […]
3 Steps to take while facing Dental Emergencies during Lockdown.
1. Assessing the situation & identifying an emergency Owing to the ongoing pandemic, when the government has enforced nationwide lockdowns and unnecessary movements have been curbed; it is extremely important for us to identify if the situation is an emergency or not. Issues pertaining lost filling, dull toothache, mild sensitivities, small chip in the tooth, […]
Dental Follow-up and Importance
Many patients who need extensive dental work often feel that it is enough just to have the procedure done and be on their way. Major dental and oral-related problems can arise that may have an impact on your entire body’s health and wellness if you choose to miss your follow-up. What is a Dental Follow-Up […]
Pulling your tooth or Saving it. Whats recommended.
When your tooth is infected or diseased, it may seem like pulling it is the easy choice, especially if you’re in pain. But not so fast! Having that tooth pulled may be the easy choice, but it may not be the best choice. Most people are unaware of the benefits of saving your natural teeth. […]
Design your smile
Yes you read it right. Design your own smile, and get the look you crave for. Have you been faced with a situation where you feel your smile will let you down? Do you have a ‘gummy’ smile? Are you embarrassed of how you look when you smile? Are you afraid of smiling for a […]
TMJ and its Disorders
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects your mandible (lower jaw) to your skull. The joint can be found on both sides of your head in front of your ears. It allows your jaw to open and close, enabling you to speak and eat. What causes TMJ disorder? In many cases, it’s not […]
Learn to Combat Dental Anxiety
So, why do we fear the dentist? It is one of the most common phobias in the world also known as “Dentophobia”. But do we really understand the dental procedures or do we really need to fear going to the dentist. People fear going to the dentist for several reasons. Some associate a dental visit […]
Dr Google or Dentist – Make the right choice
Many people may believe that the internet has made it easier for us to discover what is wrong when we are sick. But new research suggests that using Google to diagnose illnesses could in fact be a very bad way of getting appropriate medical and dental treatment. At the first sign of a headache (“brain […]