5 simple Dos and Don’ts after a Root Canal Treatment
Root Canal Treatment is a dental treatment procedure, which is unique in more ways than one… It helps to relieve the pain and infection associated with a toothIt helps restore the functions of a tooth, mainly chewing, speech and aestheticsTooth is the only organ in the body which can survive and still perform its function even after its blood supply is completely cut-off, thanks to...Read more
5 Food Habits to Prevent Cavities
Dental caries is a very common problem of teeth, that affects a vast majority of the population. Sometimes even after brushing twice one can end up developing dental cavities and that can be really very annoying. However, a combination of good oral hygiene along with proper food habits can almost ensure total protection against cavities. Follow theses 5 simple food habits to effectively protect yourself...Read more
6 common causes of yellowing/staining of teeth
Its no wonder that everyone prefers to have pearly white teeth and a bright smile. However, in reality most of us realize that our teeth do have a yellowish tinge, the degree of which again varies from individual to individual. We the team of best dentists in Chennai consider it our duty to enlighten everyone about the reasons why teeth develop staining. Please continue reading...Read more
Early Signs of Gum Disease
“Prevention is better than cure” is a saying more fitting to health, particularly to oral health than anything else. We the team of best dentists at DT Smile Care are completely aware of this and so take all measures to educate our patients on the importance of preventing and detecting problems at the early stages. Gums play an important role in the oral cavity and...Read more
Dental bleaching – pros and cons – which one to choose
There are different approaches to whiten the teeth like using a whitening toothpaste, in-office dental bleaching, use of bleaching strips and the gold standard home bleach using custom made trays and a bleaching gel. Each of these methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. Teeth whitening or teeth bleaching is probably the most common and sought after dental cosmetic procedures. Achieving a brighter healthier looking...Read more
4 Types of WEAR your tooth undergoes
Enamel is the outermost covering of the teeth. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body (harder than bone) that is designed to withstand a life time of chewing and biting forces. Just like all parts of the body, teeth (enamel) can undergo wear and tear as a normal process, but that is extremely negligible, say around 0.02-0.04 mm a year. However sometimes...Read more
Say “NO” to cavities – follow these simple rules.
Dental decay is the most common of the dental problems affecting a greater percentage of the population. An increase in the prevalence of dental decay is noted amongst all age groups. “Prevention is better than cure” is a phrase best suited for dental decay. Following are the 5 simple facts / rules one should follow to prevent dental decay. Brush twice a day: Brush your...Read more
Do I need a crown after root canal treatment
Mass Image Compressor Compressed this image. https://sourceforge.net/projects/icompress/ One of the most sought after / lingering doubt in most patients’ mind is whether a dental crown is a must following a root canal treatment. The need for a full crown is decided based on 3 factors HISTORY OF PREVIOUS TOOTH FRACTURE A history of previous tooth or restoration (filling) fractures is a strong indicator for restoring...Read more
Save your tooth with Root Canal Treatment
The only organ / part of the body that can function even after becoming non-vital (losing nerve supply, blood supply and nutrition), or in other words becoming dead is the tooth. And the procedure that makes it all possible is the “ROOT CANAL TREATMENT”. Root canal treatment is a unique and tooth saving procedure done to Remove infection from inside the toothRelieve the patient...Read more
Clear Aligners – 5 strong reasons to choose
Clear aligners – the latest innovation in dentistry now lets you get your mal aligned teeth corrected without having to wear the metal brackets and wires.Clear aligners are strong plastic trays designed and fabricated to fit each individual. When worn on teeth these aligners use gradual force to guide teeth onto proper position. A series of aligners (number depends on the severity of the case)...Read more
