ORAL PROPHYLAXIS

Dental prophylaxis most commonly refers to cleaning, but it may include other prophylactic (preventative) procedures such as an exam or checkup. It refers to dental care to protect your teeth and prevent gum disease.

It includes a full examination of your mouth and teeth and a thorough cleaning using an ultrasonic scaler, pick, or other tools to remove tartar, plaque, and calcifications. The teeth are then polished, and a fluoride treatment or dental sealant is applied.

In addition to the above, X-rays may be taken if a cavity is suspected or it has been a while since you had images taken.

TOOTH COLOR FILLINGS

Dental fillings help repair tooth cavities. Dentists use them to “fill in” areas of damage or decay. There are several types of fillings, including amalgam and tooth-colored options like composite resin and porcelain. Depending on the material used, some dental fillings can last up to 20 years.

What are the benefits of dental fillings?

• Strengthen weakened teeth.
• Preserve your natural tooth structure.
• Restore chewing function.
• Enhance the appearance of your teeth.
• Last for a long time (10 to 20 years).

TOOTH JEWELLERY

If you can wear jewels in your ears, why not on your teeth? Why pierce an ear when you can bond the jewel to a tooth? if you already have piercings and tattoos, like pain and damage – do you care? Probably not, then you have to settle just for the good looks of it. But if you happen to be allergic, can’t wear earrings, or do sports where you don’t wear jewelry – So dental jewelry is perfect and you don’t even have to be wealthy. Dental jewelry (Tooth Gem) is basically a gem, a rhinestone, or a crystal that’s put onto a tooth of your choice using an adhesive without damaging the enamel.

Placing dental jewelry is painless and does not require any injection. The tooth will not be drilled for placement of dental jewelry and only takes 15 minutes for the entire procedure. Dental jewelry is firmly bound to the tooth similar to an orthodontic bracket. The chances of it falling while eating are very rare. The bonding procedure has also been simplified and is completely reversible and safe.

FRACTURE TEETH

A cracked or fractured tooth may happen because you grind your teeth, injure a tooth or because you’re getting older. A cracked tooth may cause symptoms like pain and swelling. Your tooth may feel sensitive to changes in temperature. Your dentist has several ways to treat a cracked tooth. Treatment depends on where the crack’s location and severity.

While you can have a crack in any of your teeth, cracks happen most often in your upper front teeth and the teeth in the back of your lower jaw (mandibular molars). Other names for a cracked tooth are cracked tooth syndrome (CTS) and fractured tooth. There are several parts to your teeth, and you can have a crack in all of those parts.

VENEERING

Veneers are coverings that fit over the front surfaces of your teeth. Technicians use high-quality dental materials, like tooth-colored composite or porcelain, to create them.

Dental veneers are cosmetic in nature. They can conceal a wide range of aesthetic imperfections, including chips, cracks, gaps, tooth discoloration and more.

Who needs dental veneers?

• Chipped or broken teeth.
• Diastema
• Stains that don’t improve with teeth whitening.
• Misshapen teeth.

KIDS CROWN

Kids dental crowns are typically used to prevent baby teeth from falling out prematurely. While there is a common misconception that baby teeth are not important since they serve a temporary role, that could not be further from the truth. Baby teeth play a crucial role, holding space for the permanent teeth behind them. There is a good chance a permanent tooth with erupt in a problematic way when the baby tooth that once held its spot on the jaw falls out before it is ready to erupt.

Five main types of kids dental crowns are popular with pediatric dentists: polycarbonate, composite strip, stainless steel, zirconia ceramic, and resin-veneered. Each type of crown has its pros and cons, so factors like the location it will be placed, any allergies the child has, and aesthetics typically dictate the type of crown recommended.

COMPLETE DENTURE

Complete dentures commonly called as teeth set or removal teeth. They are widely used in age old people who cannot get fix teeth arranged in either ways, commonly called as Full Mouth Rehabilitation.

Types of complete dentures

• Normal Acrylic Denture
• Titanium alloy Denture
• Soft-liner Denture
• BPS Denture

EXTRACTION

A tooth extraction is a dental procedure during which your tooth is completely removed from its socket. Sometimes, people refer to this as “pulling" a tooth.

we may recommend tooth extraction if you have

• Severe tooth decay (cavities).
• A fractured tooth
• An impacted tooth
• Crowded teeth
• Severe gum disease
• Tooth luxation or other dental injuries

JAW SURGERY

Jaw surgery may be a corrective option if you have jaw problems that can't be resolved with orthodontics alone. In most cases, you also have braces on your teeth before surgery and during recovery after surgery until healing and alignment are complete. Your orthodontist can work with your oral and jaw and face (maxillofacial) surgeon to determine your treatment plan.

Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, corrects irregularities of the jaw bones and realigns the jaws and teeth to improve the way they work. Making these corrections may also improve your facial appearance.

FIXED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

There are many different types of orthodontic treatment. The best treatment for you depends on the exact problem you have. The first stage of any treatment is to assess the current position of your teeth and how they're likely to change over time. This often involves taking X-rays, making plaster models, and taking photographs of your teeth. You will then be given a treatment plan.

Orthodontic appliances

• fixed braces
• removable braces
• functional appliances

IMPLANTS ATHLETIC MOUTHGUARD

Sports are a great way to stay in shape, connect with your friends, build your confidence, and more. However, they do come with some risks. You never know when an accident might damage your smile! If you suffer a hard blow to your mouth, you might end up losing a tooth. Fortunately, there is a reliable and strong way to rebuild lost dentition: dental implants. This blog post discusses why implants are a great choice for athletes with missing teeth.