by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,
A teeth cap is a custom restoration that covers a damaged tooth to restore its strength, size, and function. These dental crowns protect cracked teeth, reinforce large fillings, and shield brittle teeth after root canals. You will choose from materials like gold, zirconia, or a ceramic teeth cap to achieve a natural look. Most caps … Continue reading Teeth Cap: Costs, Procedure & Ceramic Teeth Caps
by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,
Macroglossia is the medical term for an unusually large tongue that protrudes past the teeth or jaw ridge while at rest. It’s rarely a standalone issue and usually signals an underlying genetic or metabolic condition like Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome or amyloidosis. This condition makes breathing, eating, and speaking difficult for many children and adults. While it … Continue reading Macroglossia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,
Have you ever woken up and felt like your jaw was just stuck? Or maybe after a long dental appointment, you realized you could not quite open your mouth wide enough to eat your favorite sandwich. If so, you have likely experienced what medical professionals call trismus, though most people simply know it as lockjaw. … Continue reading Trismus (Lockjaw): Symptoms, causes & Treatments
by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,
Run your tongue over your teeth at night and feel that faint fuzz? That is plaque starting its shift. It is not leftover food. It is a living layer of bacteria that forms daily and does not take days off. Leave plaque alone and it hardens its position. Cavities, gum disease, and links to systemic … Continue reading How To Remove Plaque From Teeth?
by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,
That sharp shock when you bite into food is never random. It’s your tooth telling you something is wrong. Patients often notice it at the worst time, usually while chewing, and just as the clinic is closing. The pain feels sudden, electric, and very specific. Dentists call this pressure related tooth pain. It rarely comes … Continue reading Why Does My Tooth Hurt When I Bite Down?
by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,
Dental implants trigger a familiar reaction. Excitement about restoring function, followed by anxiety about pain. The fear is understandable, but it’s largely outdated. With success rates between 95 and 98 percent, modern implant surgery is predictable, controlled, and usually less painful than removing the tooth that caused the problem in the first place. Here’s the … Continue reading Do Dental Implants Hurt?
by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,
A root canal saves a tooth from infection, but it does not make the tooth strong. It removes disease, relieves pain, and stabilizes the inside of the tooth. What it does not do is protect the tooth from the daily chewing forces that come next. Once the canal is sealed, the tooth becomes a hollow, … Continue reading How Long Does a Root Canal Last Without a Crown?
by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,
People love repeating the golden rules of oral hygiene. Brush twice a day. Use fluoride. Floss something, anything. Visit your dentist. All good advice. But those habits only work if the tool doing the job is actually capable of doing it. A worn toothbrush is little more than a fuzzy stick pretending to clean. You … Continue reading How often should you change your Toothbrush?
by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,
Primary teeth look small and temporary, yet they carry a serious workload. They hold space for permanent teeth, keep the bite balanced, help a child chew well, and support clear speech. Because their enamel is thin, they decay faster than adult teeth, which means problems can escalate quickly. The mixed dentition stage spans roughly … Continue reading When Do Kids Start Losing Teeth?
by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S.,
So, you’ve wrapped up your root canal. Good move. You’ve stopped the infection, saved the tooth, and dodged an extraction. But don’t relax just yet. The next few days decide whether that tooth heals well or complains later. Think of it this way, the main job’s done, but the follow-up work matters more than you’d … Continue reading Root Canal Recovery Guide: How to Manage Pain and Swelling Naturally
