FAQ

Q: I have no dental problems as such, why should I visit a dentist?

Answer

Regular dental check-ups helps us to diagnose any new cavities that develop which can be arrested or stopped only at an early stage and thus preventing it from becoming deeper and painful resulting in more advanced or complicated treatment like the need of root canal treatment. Schedule a visit to a good dental clinic to have you professionally examined and a course of action can be discussed and finalized.

Q: My dentist had shown me few cavities in my teeth but they are not hurting or paining or bothering me at present. Should I get these cavities filled? What if I get it filled later? How long can I wait?

Answer

Prevention is better than cure the age old adage goes! The earlier you attend to your health the longer the body serves you efficiently .Today what treatment option that is available for you (which may be just a Filling) may not necessarily be the option available to you tomorrow as the disease progresses with time if left unattended and you may have to commit yourself to more advanced or complicated treatment possibly even loss of tooth or bone leading to do either a gum surgery, a root canal treatment or even extraction the tooth. Cavity fillings in the initial stage is painless as enamel drilling causes no sensation, no pain and little or minimal loss of natural tooth structure. Schedule a visit to a good dental clinic to have you professionally examined and a course of action can be discussed and finalized.

Q: I had a very deep cavity or pain in my tooth and my dentist told me to go for a root canal treatment on that tooth, but after taking medicines my pain had subsided. Should I still get the root canal done if not done what will happen?

Answer

By taking medicines, your pain and swelling may subside for the time being. But later, the decay and infection will spread deeper from that tooth to the adjacent teeth, or that tooth may breakdown from inside and you may have to undergo advanced or complicated restorative procedures to keep it or extract that tooth and then replacing that extracted tooth with artificial crowns and bridges or implants will cost you more time, energy and money and discomfort as compared to treating a single tooth with a root canal and cap or ceramic crown. Schedule a visit to a good dental clinic to have you professionally examined and a course of action can be discussed and finalized.

Q: Every day morning when I brush my teeth, my gums start to bleed. Is it common or is it something I should be concerned about?

Answer

Bleeding gums are a bad sign and points to unhealthy gums. It is a sign of gum disease which could be gingivitis or periodontitis which leads to bad breath and bad taste in the mouth which if not treated at an earlier stage, may lead to further damage to jaw bone and causing loose and shaky teeth and pus discharge from gums. Bleeding gums are also frequently seen in pregnant women due to the poor attention span and hormonal changes during the course of their pregnancy. Frequent regular visits to a good dental clinic to maintain a good oral hygiene is advised to avoid extended and complex treatments during pregnancy. Schedule a visit to a good dental clinic to have you professionally examined and a course of action can be discussed and finalized.

Q: My teeth are too yellow. Can I have my teeth made as white as the stars on TV, Film and glamour world?

Answer

Yes, you can have bright white teeth, depending on the intensity of your yellowness and the cause of it; you can have white teeth by any one of the following treatment options.. -> Bleaching -> Veneers -> Caps /Ceramic Crowns. -> In all fairness remember Studio settings under intense lighting and Photography of Reel Life brings out the shade of teeth and skin way brighter than in Real Life.

Q: When I smile my gums stand out quite visibly, can anything be done to achieve a great smile?

Answer

First you need to schedule a visit to a good dental clinic to have yourself professionally examined and a course of action discussed and finalized and as advised you can opt for the option of getting your gum treatment done by a specialist who will give you the best line of treatment for your gums to give it a more pleasing look and enhance your smile.

Q: I have multiple dental problems but I am too scared to sit on a dental chair, is there any other easy treatment modality for patients like me?

Answer

Yes, even if you are scared of dental treatment, you can have all your treatment done under conscious sedation routinely in a good dental clinic, there is no need to get admitted in the hospital. You need to schedule a visit to a good dental clinic to have yourself professionally examined and a course of action discussed and finalized based on your general health conditions.

Q: My front teeth cavity fillings always become yellow after every 3 months, is there any permanent solution for it, it is too embarrassing for me to have ugly looking front teeth?

Answer

Even white Fillings on the front teeth may change color due to dietary habits of people over a period of time. Typically Indian foods contain a lot of spices and color that tend to give an odor as well as change of color to otherwise good fillings over a period of time. Other reasons include food colors and stains, poor oral hygiene, cavities etc .A more beautiful and esthetically longer lasting outcome can be achieved if you opt to go for the capping with Ceramic crowns or Veneers which are a more permanent solution for this concern. A regular visit to a good cosmetic dentist will help you maintain the quality of restorations for a longer time. Schedule a visit to a good dental clinic to have you professionally examined and a course of action can be discussed and finalized.

Q: What are dental bridges side effects?

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Dental bridge side effects are generally rare. Like any procedure that involves your gums, there a risk of gum infection or inflammation, but that is rare. Your dentist will also consult with you prior to the procedure to assure you don’t have allergies to the materials being used.

Q: I have metal caps and old black silver fillings in my teeth, can I change those caps and fillings to new tooth colored caps and fillings that look better and more natural?

Answer

Yes, you can opt for the White Fillings, Ceramic Veneers or Ceramic Crowns which are the same shade of your teeth and makes you feel more beautiful, confident, enhanced self-esteem and of course more Smiles! Schedule a visit to a good dental clinic to have you professionally examined and a course of action can be discussed and finalized.

Q: My wisdom tooth is crooked and decayed and has spoilt my adjacent tooth .What is the solution for this?

Answer

The grossly decayed tooth has to be removed so as to save you hours of pain, discomfort and medications of not doing so. Schedule a visit to a good dental clinic to have you professionally examined and a course of action can be discussed and finalized. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Click here to go to contact us page.

Q: What is a bridge?

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A dental bridge also uses dental crowns to restore your smile, the only difference is that a bridge is also designed to replace missing teeth. The bridge contains one crown on either end with an artificial tooth or teeth in the middle. These crowns are placed over healthy, neighboring teeth to hold the bridge in place.

Q: I am 35yrs old and I want to have braces done, can I still have orthodontic (Braces) treatment which will not be seen?

Answer

Yes, Adult orthodontics is in vogue now as much as it is a fashion statement among youngsters. You have the option of any modalities like Ceramic Braces (Tooth colored) or lingual braces (Braces fixed on the inner surface of the teeth) that are used which cannot be seen. Schedule a visit to a good dental clinic to have you professionally examined and a course of action can be discussed and finalized.

Q: I have multiple missing teeth but I do not want to extract my remaining teeth and root pieces. Can I still have a denture or fixed teeth made?

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Yes, you can have a denture made over existing root pieces. Ideally, though it's always better to extract the root pieces and make a denture after 4 to 6 weeks, but if you are too scared of extraction, you can smoothen the existing root pieces up to the gum level and make a denture over them till you are convinced to remove them at some point later.

Q: I have loose fitting dentures and cannot eat food in spite of going to many dentists. Can I have fixed dentures made?

Answer

Yes, you can possibly have a relining for your existing dentures. If even then, you cannot eat with those dentures, you can probably go for Dental Implants, where your dentures can be fixed onto the implants that are inserted to the jaw bone either with a magnetic insert or using a ball and socket unit.Yes, you can possibly have a relining for your existing dentures. If even then, you cannot eat with those dentures, you can probably go for Dental Implants, where your dentures can be fixed onto the implants that are inserted to the jaw bone either with a magnetic insert or using a ball and socket unit. Schedule a visit to a good dental clinic to have you professionally examined and a course of action can be discussed and finalized.

Q: What is an Implant?

Answer

Dental implant is a small “anchor” made of titanium. It is inserted into the jawbone to take the place of your missing tooth root. After osseointegration , or when the surrounding bone has attached to the implant, a replacement tooth is secured to the top of the implant.

Q: What do orthodontists do?

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Orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose and treat problems with the position, alignment or spacing of the teeth, and related irregularities in the face and the jaw. We use a number of special treatments, including braces and other oral appliances, to correct these problems.

Q: How long does tooth whitening last?

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Typically you can expect whitening to last from six months to two years, although some studies report results lasting up to 10 years. Avoiding red wine, coffee, and smoking—all of which can cause staining—helps preserve the results.

Q: Dental treatment has become too expensive now days? Why? What should middle class people do to have good sterile dental treatment as we do not want to go to municipal and government hospitals?

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Dental treatment is complex, involves lot of skill from the doctor, and involves cosmetic changes to meet the expectations of clients, involving a lot of extra clinic lab work and accuracy intensive imported materials. The quality of care has been raised as well. Material costs have gone up as all quality materials are manufactured outside of India and imported with its excise duties and the like. The availability of newer innovative technology, has raised the bar on the economics of treatment offered by good dental clinic to become generally expensive.A good dental clinic is a fee for service establishment. You can always opt for clean, hygienic charitable clinics in your area and get good sterile basic dental treatment. Generally you will be offered a great service and quality dental treatment with regular follow ups at a good dental clinic.

Q: Benefits of Root Canal Therapy Versus Extraction ?

Answer

The single most important benefit of root canal therapy is that you keep your tooth. Extraction may lead to other dental problems. For instance, drifting of teeth, bite problems, TMJ discomfort, and the need to treat adjacent teeth that do not otherwise need dental treatment in order to restore the missing tooth. No matter how effective modern tooth replacements are – and they can be very effective – nothing is a good as your natural tooth.