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Receding Gums: Causes, Treatments, and Effective Prevention

Dental Blog, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health, Oral Surgery, Treatments

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | December 13th, 2018

Hey there! Have you noticed your gums looking a little different lately, perhaps pulling away from your teeth? You’re definitely not alone if you have. This can be a bit alarming, but understanding what’s happening and what you can do about it is the first step towards a healthier smile. Let’s dive in! Understanding Receding … Continue reading Receding Gums: Causes, Treatments, and Effective Prevention

8 factors behind dark gums

black gums, Dental Blog, Gum Diseases

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | December 2nd, 2018

  Gum color varies for each person. In general, our gums appear pink in color. Few people have gums with tiny reddish dots or dark pink. In contrast, purple, black colored gums also appear for some people. You may also notice such persons. Right?   If you have such black gums, don’t neglect it because … Continue reading 8 factors behind dark gums

9 easy tips to reduce Braces Pain

Orthodontics

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | November 27th, 2018

When you wear metallic braces, you need to visit your Orthodontist at regular intervals to adjust the archwire. Adjusting, tightening or replacing the wire with a new thick wire is a step forward towards your goal of attaining an aesthetic smile. The tightened or adjusted wire applies additional pressure on the teeth. It results in … Continue reading 9 easy tips to reduce Braces Pain

Eating with dental braces – 7 important things to consider

Oral Health, Orthodontics

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | November 19th, 2018

Getting dental braces is the investment to get a nice looking smile and redesign your smile aesthetics. Wearing orthodontic appliances like metal wires, ceramic braces, Invisalign causes little discomforts in the initial days. If you wore them, you might experience the soreness, pain, swelling and teeth sensitivity for the first few weeks. Right? When the … Continue reading Eating with dental braces – 7 important things to consider

Important things every parent should know about Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Kids Dentistry

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | November 10th, 2018

Tooth decay occurs in kids and infants is termed as Baby bottle tooth decay and toddler tooth decay. Every parent should take care of their toddler’s teeth as they serve as the foundation for the adult or permanent teeth. Decay is the main culprit for milk teeth and makes the baby teeth prone to lose … Continue reading Important things every parent should know about Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

9 Powerful remedies to treat gum diseases at home

Dental Blog, Oral Health, Treatments

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | November 3rd, 2018

Inflammation, soreness and redness in gums are the signs that indicate the gum tissues are infected. The infection begins from the sticky biofilm called plaque deposited on the teeth. Such plaque and tartar build up feed the oral bacteria and empower it to penetrate the surrounding gum tissues. It ends in gum diseases like Gingivitis … Continue reading 9 Powerful remedies to treat gum diseases at home

6 ways to keep up your whitish smile recovered with teeth whitening

General

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | October 27th, 2018

Whether it is Professional in-office Teeth Whitening or cleaned at home with kit, teeth whitening helps you to restore your white smile. The pearly white teeth you restored with teeth bleaching treatments begin to fade over a period of time. If you want to keep the brightness of your restored whitish smile, then you should … Continue reading 6 ways to keep up your whitish smile recovered with teeth whitening

Everything you need to know about Dental Bonding

Restorative Dentistry

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | October 22nd, 2018

Dental bonding is the dental procedure that involves restoring the appearance of a tooth by cementing a tooth-colored resin to the natural elements of a tooth. This adhesive dental procedure is utilized in treating chipped, cracked or broken teeth and decayed teeth often. Likewise, tooth bonding is also exploited in cosmetic dentistry treatments to enhance … Continue reading Everything you need to know about Dental Bonding

Different Types of Dental Filling materials brought by modern dentistry

Restorative Dentistry, Treatments

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | October 16th, 2018

Tooth filling also known as Dental filling is a dental restorative procedure. It is highly deployed in treating cavities. Treating a decayed tooth with dental filling materials prevent the expansion of cavities. This is also helpful in repairing broken or cracked teeth if the extent of repair is minor. Different types of filling materials

Consider these things while buying a toothbrush

Dental Blog, Dental Hygiene

by Dr. P.Senthilkumar M.D.S., | October 3rd, 2018

The toothbrush is the most important dental hygiene product. You should not underestimate the value of cleaning teeth with a toothbrush. It is impossible to remove the particles deposited or stuck between the teeth without a toothbrush. Do you agree? Until toothbrush with nylon bristles was invented in the late 1930s, people used brushes made … Continue reading Consider these things while buying a toothbrush