Flossing
Flossing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning
process because it breaks up and removes plaque
from between teeth and at the gumline, where periodontal
disease often begins. Most cavities and periodontal
disease begin between the teeth. While brushing
is important, the bristles of your brush simply
can't reach between the teeth. Did you know that
without flossing, 40% of the surfaces of your teeth
are NEVER clean?....
Author: Dr. Rachana Bhama, Smile Care, Bandra1
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Replacement
of Natural Teeth with Implants
Until a few decades back when natural tooth was
lost, it was replaced by a removable partial Denture,
or a fixed prosthesis, Each of these treatment options
had their own disadvantages, With the advancement
of technology and research, dentistry today has
a better option for the replacement of a natural
tooth - with dental implants. Dental implant is
an artificial substitute to replace the root portion
of teeth and put into the bone and gums of mouth.
Replacement teeth are then fixed on to these new
roots. Dental implants allow people who are with
missing teeth to be able to smile, speak and chew
well and comfortably....
Author: Dr. Abhijit Vajramushti, Smile Care, Kolhapur
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Solution
for Discolored teeth
Do you ever wish that your teeth were whiter????
Very often, the distinction between a good smile
and a great smile is the whiteness of the teeth.
This leads to some people worry needlessly about
the overall color of their teeth. For e.g. A person
with light complexion may believe that his/her teeth
are too dark when actually they are normal in color.
A Sun tan, darker makeup or a darker lipstick will
usually make teeth appear much whiter by increasing
the contrast between the teeth and the surrounding
facial features. But, many people have definite
aesthetic problems which require treatment. The
treatment for discolored teeth is based on treating
the causes for discoloration....
Author: Dr. Poonam Agarwal, Smile Care, Vashi
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Teeth
and Gum Care
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime. By taking good
care of your teeth and gums, you can protect them
for many years. No matter how old you are, you need
to take care of your teeth and mouth. You will not
just feel better about smiling, talking, and laughing
but also eat better....
Author: Dr. Tanvee Singh, Smile Care, Bandra 2
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Dental
Decay and Ways to Prevent It
Dental decay or cavities is the most common cause
of loss of teeth affecting majority of the population.
Still, most people tend to ignore dental decay till
it reaches the stage, where the pain becomes unbearable
causing infection of the tooth and the underlying
bone....
Author: Dr. Poonam Agarwal, Smile Care, Vashi
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Receding
Gums
It is always said that ‘be in the pink of
health’. In case of oral care, it literally
means so. The pink tissue that surrounds your teeth
is called ‘gums’ which plays an important
role in holding the teeth in the jaws. The color
of this tissue is usually pink but it maybe black
in some people. It is very important that these
tissues remain in good health and care should be
taken to see that the gums don’t inflame and
recede or shrink from their actual position....
Author: Dr. Sneha Lele, Smile Care, Nashik
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Sports
Dentistry
In the recent times, preventive dentistry has emerged
as the main focus of dentistry. Awareness among
sportsmen and various international sport organizations
has recognized the need of dentistry in sports.
Prevention of such injuries can be achieved through
proper patient education, diagnosis, treatment of
existing dental problems & designing custom
made mouthguards....
Author: Dr. Poorva Gharpure, Smile Care, Nashik
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