WHAT IS GUMS? Gums are the tissues that covers the part of the tooth. It appears like coral pink in colour. Gums should have a scalloped margin with knife edged papilla. If gums get infected, becomes inflamed and reddish in colour. Loss of scalloped margin and blunt interdental papilla REASON FOR GUM INFECTION […]
Tag Archives: Dentistry
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Nov
Nov
Dental braces are appliances which are used to align or straighten the teeth and guide the teeth to the corrected position. Braces aid to correct irregular teeth positioning, jaw correction, improvement in chewing and smile aesthetics. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF BRACES AVAILABLE? In Fixed Braces, there are 4 types of braces available : […]
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Jul
Jul
What is an Dental Implant ? A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. Dental implants are […]
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Mar
Mar
What are dental crowns? Dental crowns are tooth shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, improve its appearance. Dental cap is a type of dental restoration that completely encircles the tooth and it is needed when there is a large cavity that […]
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Nov
Nov
“Endodontic therapies don’t cause pain, they relieve it” The mid-day sun beats down on you andnothing beats heat like a cold creamy treat! As you bite into your favourite flavour a nagging feeling tugs at your mouth WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME I WENT TO THE DENTIST? Now you shove the concern off mind, as […]