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Advantages of Invisalign over Regular braces

Invisalign are clear aligners used for orthodontic treatment. The aligners are a series of invisible, removable orthodontic appliances that fit over your teeth. Your teeth are 3D scanned and the appliance is custom made on your teeth to guarantee a perfect fit. In order to get the smile you always wanted, simply wear the aligner every day for at least 21 hours. They are only taken off to eat, drink, brush and floss. Advantages: Invisalign Braces Removable appliance Fixed appliance High aesthetic appeal Metallic display on smile Oral hygiene maintenance is much easier and simpler Oral hygiene maintenance more difficult Can continue to eat what you are eating and how you are eating today with the aligners tomorrow Have to modify what and how you eat Practically inconspicuous hence good for elderly patients Elderly patients may not be very happy having metal display on smile Great for people exposed to media and camera Not ideal No of visits to the orthodontist is much low...

Mouth Ulcers (canker sores)

Mouth Ulcer Treatment in Bellandur | Bangalore Mouth Ulcer Treatment in Bellandur | Bangalore An ulcer is a breach in the continuity of skin or mucous membrane deeper than the erosion. Ulcers are quite commonly noted in the oral cavity probably because the mucous membrane is a thinner lining than skin. They get easily affected by mechanical, chemical, thermal, electrical and radiation insults. Common ulcers in the mouth are: Traumatic ulcers Aphthous stomatitis Infections Drug-induced Allergy Malignancies Common Ulcers | Mouth Ulcer Treatment in Bellandur | Bangalore Traumatic ulcers: Mechanical cause : Patients have to be watchful of any sharp part of the tooth present in their mouth leading to repeated damage to the tongue and mucous membrane leading to ulcers. Eating hard food should be done with caution. Thermal causes : Placing hot food and beverages in the mouth can cause damage to the oral cavity leading to the formation of ulcers. Chemical causes : ...

Hair line fractures of the tooth

Hairline fractures | Best Dental Clinics in Bellandur Hairline fractures of the tooth or cracked tooth are one of the main reasons for a person to seek dental treatment . Causes: Causes of Hairline fracture of the tooth | Best Dental Clinics in Bellandur Teeth with large fillings High pressure from the opposing tooth Accidents or blow to the teeth Abrupt changes in temperature Chewing on hard food like ice, candy, nuts, etc., Age Cracks can appear as: Cracks | Best Dental Clinics in Bellandur Craze lines.  These are small cracks that are seen in the enamel (the strong outer covering) of teeth. These kinds of lines make be of esthetic concern but usually do not cause pain and hence do not need to be treated. Fractured cusp.  Sometimes on the application of heavy occlusal forces for biting something hard the cusp of a tooth may fracture. Large dental fillings make the remaining part of the tooth vulnerable to such fractures. It usually doesn’t affect the...

Tooth Whitening / Dental Bleaching

Dental Bleaching | Tooth Whitening Treatment in Bellandur, Bangalore Tooth whitening is the process of lightening the shade of teeth. The whitening process may involve changing the intrinsic color of the tooth or removing the external stains on the teeth. What are bleaching agents and how do they work? Basically, bleaching agents are either carbamide peroxide (10 to 44% concentration) or hydrogen peroxide (3 to 16% concentration). When Hydrogen peroxide reaches the tooth surface it penetrates inside where it acts as an oxidizing agent and breaks down into unstable free radicals. These free radicals bind to Organic pigmented molecules thereby converting them into small less pigmented components.  By reflecting less light they lighten the tooth color. However, this change is temporary and the tooth starts to regain its original color in a few months to years depending on the patients eating habits. Tooth staining can be intrinsic or extrinsic: Intrinsic factors: Tooth ...

Brushing and Flossing Techniques

Before You Begin  Use a soft bristle brush and apply about a centimeter long of fluoridated toothpaste on the               bristles of the brush.  Positioning the Toothbrush Step 1 : Hold the brush at about 45 0 angle to the tooth surface facing the gums. Step 2: Do a back and forth movement equal to the width of the tooth and then slide the brush            towards the other jaw Step 3: Do the same repeatedly on every tooth both on the outer and inner surface of the tooth Step 4: Brush the chewing surface of the tooth with a back and forth movement Two Minutes, Twice a Day Brushing all your teeth in this manner thoroughly should take about 2 mints. Please make sure            you brush your teeth twice a day without fail. Brushing should be on your mind as the first thing        when you get up in the morning and before y...

What happens if you don’t replace a missing tooth? and how to replace it?

All dentists try their best to save a tooth up to their last best opportunity. However, there might come a situation when the tooth has to be removed. The causes for extraction could be varied from 1.     Grossly destructed tooth due to dental caries 2.     Periodontally compromised tooth (mobility) 3.     Fractured tooth etc., Once a tooth is pulled out comes the question, what happens if you do not replace the missing tooth and how to replace it. The teeth are stable in a position only when they are in contact. If there is no adjacent or opposing tooth the teeth migrate until they make a contact. Hence not replacing a missing tooth jeopardizes the health of 2 adjacent and at least 1 opposing tooth. In order to maintain the health of the teeth, gum, alveolar bone and generally oral health we have to replace a missing tooth. What are the way of replacing a missing tooth? There are basically 3 ways of replacing a missing to...

STRAIGHT TEETH – Not Only For a Great Smile But Medical Benefits Too

When you have crowded teeth / spaced teeth / proclined teeth it not only causes an embarrassment to smile but has health implications too. Health benefits of straight teeth: 1.     Chewing of Food When the teeth are not aligned well, chewing of food becomes difficult. It may need more time to grind hard food. Chewing food well allows saliva to mix well with the food and the initial process of digestion with different enzymes begins in the mouth itself. If you do not spend enough time in grinding food and swallow food quickly it may lead to indigestion, and improper absorption of nutrients. Prolonged chewing in not a very comfortable and stable occlusion can cause pain in the temporal mandibular joint and excessive wear of certain teeth. If the teeth are aligned straight it leads to the healthier working of the oral cavity. 2.     Oral Hygiene:  Brushing teeth which are not well aligned is a difficult task. When you are n...