FAQs

We have compiled a few frequently asked questions to help you quickly find an answer you are seeking. If you wish to know more and have a few unanswered questions you can feel free to contact our clinic.

How and with what hygiene aids should I take care of my teeth?
Brush your teeth twice a day and have healthy food habits.
Various dental hygiene aids are available for dental care at home - the regular, angular, interdentally tooth brushes, dental floss, tooth pastes-fluoridated, medicated, etc.

When should I see a dentist?
At least once in case of a dental problem, and once every 6 months for a routine check-up.

What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is an artificial root form of a tooth made from any inert material, (e.g. titanium) that is embedded in the bone over which crowns are then fabricated.

What is teeth whitening?
It is a bleaching procedure in which darker and discolored teeth are whitened to give a lighter shade.

Why do teeth get cavities?
Irregular food habits and poor oral hygiene cause accumulation of food, debris (plaque) on and around the teeth. This leads to bacterial action forming acids that dissolve the enamel and form

What are caps / crowns / fixed teeth?
These are fixed replacements for broken, discolored or missing teeth. These can be retrieved only by a dentist and not by the patient.

What is preventive dentistry?
Preventive Dentistry involves prevention of decay of teeth by filling of the deep pit and fissures of teeth by special sealants.

What is Cosmetic Dentistry / aesthetic dentistry? Should I consider Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic Dentistry is the art and science of designing wonderful smiles.
If your teeth are dark or worn and make you look older, if gaps or chips make you feel self-conscious, or if crooked or discoloured teeth stop you from smiling fully, Cosmetic Dentistry can help.

Why should I replace my missing tooth?
A tooth has many functions some being to chew, to speak, to keep the facial muscles and tissue in a proper position, to smile, and to keep the other teeth from shifting. Once a tooth is lost this whole balance is disrupted and it leads to various problems. Once a tooth is lost the neighboring teeth start to shift. This may take some time to notice for our eyes but it happens fairly rapidly. After a few years the size of the opening has closed dramatically. What used to be a fantastic smile is a gapped hole smirk. Some just prefer not to smile big anymore because they are self-conscious of their looks. The cheeks or the lips can appear sunken in. You may speak differently and sound differently. What once was a stable bite is now changing. What once was a self cleansing tooth arrangement is now a plaque trapping nightmare. Chewing can be more difficult and tooth decay becomes more prevalent. These are just some of the effects of losing a tooth

What can I do to align my crooked teeth?
We can align your teeth with the help of Orthodontic Treatment, popularly known as BRACES.

What is the duration of orthodontic treatment Treatment?
It can take from 12 to 24 months. Patients are supposed to visit Orthodontic office at an interval of 4-6 weeks. Initially 2-3 quick visits are required. when braces are fitted. The whole procedure is absolutely painless and does not require any anesthesia at all.

Why do my gums bleed all the time?
This normally happens when there is an inflammation or infection of the supporting structures of the teeth, i.e. the surrounding gum tissue or supporting bone. It is caused by a sticky, colorless film that is constantly forming on your teeth.

This film is called plaque. If this film is not cleaned off the teeth with proper brushing and flossing the bacteria in the plaque cause an inflammation of the gum tissue called gingivitis. The symptoms of gingivitis are red, swollen, tender, or bleeding gums. If you have any of these symptoms it would be wise to contact a dentist as soon as possible. If left untreated it progresses to periodontitis.