Category: Dental Health

An impeccable smile is a precious weapon in everyday life and it has become increasingly common to go to your dentist not only to get your teeth treated, but also to beautify them. There are many solutions to make them even more beautiful: bleaching, correction of alignment, lighten their hue or cover them to hide their wear, the choice is vast! A good and beautiful dentition rejuvenates your face (beautiful white teeth reflect good looks and good dental hygiene). Cosmetic dentistry also facilitates correct pronunciation of words and ensures proper chewing. It also reduces the more than required visibility of the gums. In general, no matter which intervention technique is chosen, the result is immediate, satisfactory and above all, long term. Things to Know Before Choosing Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures Here are just a few points you must consider before choosing any cosmetic dentistry procedure: 1. Analyze the procedure blueprint: It is necessary that you know what the outcome will look like. A blueprint helps you understand how suitable the procedure is for you. The photographs and models can help you analyze the final result better. 2. Know all your options: The reason is simple; there are a plethora of treatments […]

We all have heard of the line, “we are what we eat.” Proper diet is something we cannot avoid. People start keeping a check on their diet mostly when they want to loose their weight. What they forget to notice is that, food they intake equally impact their oral health. Brushing and flossing are important for the teeth but they are not enough to properly look after their oral health. Maintaining the health of the gums is a more difficult task. Many times, when the patient visits the dentist and the problem is still not severe, the dentist suggests the patient to change their diet and eat food that would give the oral health a boost. Having proper nutritional food is an essential factor in promoting good health. People who consume sticky products like candies and items containing starch report more dental issues as compared to people who follow a proper healthy diet. Eating more green food items and avoiding carbonated drinks are the key to ensure that the teeth and gums stay strong for a longer period of time, after all taking precautions is better than going through the treatments after the damage has been done. The orthodontist near […]

Crooked teeth are really bad for your health. They not only impact the appearance but also your smile, face, and chewing ability. Once your teeth are not properly aligned, it means you won’t be able to lead a quality life for sure. It does not matter whether crooked teeth are caused genetically or due to some accident or fracture, the problem will be harmful to your overall health in either way. Your goal should be to fix the alignment concerns with your teeth and restore the functional and aesthetic appeal of the teeth easily. Only then can you lead a quality life in true sense. Here are ways in which crooked teeth can be bad for your overall health – Gum disease Crooked teeth could lead to gum disease. They might be responsible for bacteria in the mouth to form into plaque. And you know how much the white coat of plaque can cause to your teeth and gums alike. When your teeth are not aligned correctly, it then does not allow gums to fit around the teeth securely. This is how bacteria find more space to grow, and they thus pose the risk of gum disease.   Oral hygiene […]