Dental implants are titanium or ceramic posts inserted into your jawbone to hold artificial teeth. They act like the roots of your natural teeth to provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth. Dental implants vs. dentures Dental implants are usually titanium posts that […]

What Is Teeth Whitening? Teeth whitening is a procedure to lighten the color of your teeth and remove stains. You can have it done at a dentist’s office, or do it yourself at home.  Tooth whitening is most often done using peroxide-based bleaching agents. At-home systems contain from 3% to 20% peroxide (carbamide or hydrogen

A dentist is a healthcare provider who diagnoses and treats oral health conditions. Taking good care of your teeth and gums can help you reduce your risk for other serious health conditions, like heart disease and stroke. You should visit a dentist regularly for routine exams and cleanings. What is a dentist? A dentist —

There is no safe way to naturally straighten your teeth at home alone without the help of a dentist or orthodontist. Gnawing on sticks, applying rubber bands, or pushing on your teeth with your tongue or your fingers won’t improve your smile. These methods can hurt your teeth instead, and sometimes, the damage is permanent.  Almost

Some natural remedies, such as rinsing with salt water or using a cold compress, may help relieve tooth pain. However, a dentist may need to treat the underlying cause if the pain persists. A toothache is mild to severe pain in or around your teeth and jaws. It may indicate that you have a tooth

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Root canal made easy A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. The pulp or pulp chamber is the soft area within

A root canal is treatment for infections in tooth pulp, the innermost layer of your teeth. Endodontists and dentists do about 15 million root canals in India every year. Typically, root canals are painless treatments. You can avoid needing a root canal by brushing your teeth after meals, flossing daily and having regular dental checkups.

Instead of extracting a severely damaged or infected tooth from the mouth, a root canal procedure is used to save and restore the tooth. The dental pulp, which is the badly injured or infected nerve tissue inside the tooth, is removed by the dentist during a root canal procedure. To fill the cavity left by

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