Cosmetic composite bonding is among the easiest and least expensive cosmetic dental procedures. Cosmetic bonding is used to improve the appearance of a chipped or discolored teeth. The application of the composite resin is used in the process of bonding. Composite resin helps to shape and polish the surrounding teeth. It is used to repair…
Commonly kids have crooked teeth, crowded teeth or non-alignment teeth. Buck teeth, medically known as malocclusion are not healthy for toddlers. Buck teeth are produced due to various reasons. It is necessary for a parent to pinpoint the problem before your child loses their self-esteem because of their teeth. But what is the cause of…
Porcelain veneer resists stains. The primary purpose of porcelain veneer is to cover the outside of the tooth and change its shape. A porcelain veneer can be customized and crafted individually. It is used mostly for cosmetic enhancements. An overbite can be horizontal or vertical. Some patients exhibit both signs. The goal of using a…
Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars which emerge during the age between 15 – 25. As these teeth are the last to appear, these are taken as signs of maturity and hence called wisdom teeth. Wisdom tooth extraction is a surgical procedure wherein the dentist or oral surgeon removes your wisdom…
Wisdom teeth are the remnants from our prehistoric ‘hunter and gatherer’ past. Just like the appendix, another vestigial organ, it is a proof of human evolution. Wisdom teeth were used by our prehistoric ancestors to chew raw roots, nuts and meat. Wisdom teeth generally appear during the late teen or in the early twenties. As these are…
Losing a tooth at an early age or later on in life can be problematic for many reasons. Tooth loss can occur due to decay when the crown detaches from the root and falls off and the root wears away with time. Accidents or trauma to the tooth can also cause it to break off…
A phobia of the dentist is not a new thing. It even has a name – dentophobia! People have been afraid of setting foot in the dentist’s office ever since the practice began. But dental and oral health is important for your well-being. So what can be done to relax on the dentist’s examination chair? Enter…
The agitating daily routine we go through stresses us out of our senses and affects the relapses and reflexes of the body. Teeth grinding is the main change that we go through because of stress. Insomnia and tensed muscles often cause teeth grinding habit among people and it can grow into a nuisance if not…
