Dental Procedures

Tooth Filling Options

Several types of filling material are used. Commonly used materials for filling are gold, porcelain, a composite resin (tooth-colored fillings), and amalgam.   Amalgam   Amalgam is an alloy ....

Why Floss Your Teeth?

Most of us never learned to floss as children, but it never too late to start. Flossing is important to keep gums healthy. If you find it difficult to floss your teeth, ask your dentist or dental hygi....

Visit to the Dentist - How many times in a year?

The American dental association recommends that first dental visit should be when a child is about one year old, but most children or even adults don’t visit a dentist until they have a problem.....

What are Dentures?

Dentures are the replacements for missing teeth that are detachable. Nowadays you can get dentures with more natural looks you can even take them out and put back when.......

Restoring the Tooth After Root Canal

After the root canal procedure your tooth may need to be restored. This gives your tooth natural shape and appearance. In the front teeth a composite filling material is used to restore the tooth. The....

What happens during a Dental Checkup?

Find a dentist before an emergency. The dentist should be close to home or work as this makes it easier to go for a scheduled visit. Make sure that you feel comfortable with the dentist and your denti....

What Is Dental Anxiety and Phobia?

Most of us avoid visiting dentist reason being the dental anxiety or phobia. If you are feeling stressed and fearful before your appointment with dentist then you are gfacing the.......

What is Implant Supported Bridge?

If you are having missing tooth they you can go for implant-supported bridge. Dental implants are the metal frames that are surgicaly placed in the jaw bone under the.......

What is Implant Supported Denture?

Dental implants are metal posts or frames which are placed in the jaw bone under the gums by surgery. In implant-supported denture the overdenture is supported by and attached to implants placed i....

Complications of Root Canal Treatment

Like any other invasive medical or dental procedures, complications are possible after a root canal treatment as well.   Some of the common complications of root canal treatment are Inflammation....

Bone Augmentation and its Procedure.

Dental implants are successful, only if there is enough bone to support it in the jawbone.   There may not be enough bone in the jaw Due to tooth loss from periodontal (gum) disease, After injur....

Fluoride Treatment and Supplementary Intake

Fluoride is a natural mineral plays vital role in treating tooth decay and strengthening the teeth as well. Supplementary intake of fluoride from different sources prevents tooth.......

Information on Dental Implants

Dental implants are metal posts or frames which are placed in the jaw bone under the gums by surgery. After it is implanted surgically your dentist can put replacement teeth onto them.   How do D....

Myths About Root Canal Treatment

Root canal is usually painful   Most people fear that a root canal treatment is usually associated with pain during treatment. Your dentist or endodontist will give a local anesthesia to numb the....