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Are You Travelling Abroad To Get Dental Implants?

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Are you planning to travel abroad for getting dental implants? Why? Don’t you have enough faith in the dentists here at home? Come and visit Dental Aesthetics and we will solve all your worries and problems. More recently we have witnessed a large number of patients seeking medical assistance across international borders, especially for their dental concerns. While it sounds reasonable enough to travel abroad for treatment of ailments which do not have enough medical assistance here in Pakistan, it sounds a little off when we say “I’m going form Lahore to London for a dental surgery to London” while we have the most qualified and best dentists in Pakistan . People nowadays travel to USA, UK and Canada for dental implants, hoping for better treatment, without realizing that we have world’s best dental implants in Pakistan here, offering state-of-the-at services at far less cost than those abroad. If you are still willing to travel abroad for dental implants, here is a list

How Does Smoking Lead To Oral Health Issues?

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Smoking leads to a number of dental problems, both minimally dangerous and glaring concern. Research suggests that 16% of the smokers suffer from poor dental health, which is almost four times the rate of non-smokers. Common problems range from bad breath, tooth discoloration, and inflammation of the salivary gland openings as well as excessive build-up of tartar and plaque on the teeth and increased loss of bone within the jaws. Dentists in Pakistan also suspect smoking to be a leading cause of increased risk of leukoplakia, which results in white patches inside the mouth. Also, smok ing increases the risk of developing gum diseases while also delaying the healing process following any dental surgeries such as tooth extraction or periodontal treatments, and lowering the success rate of dental implants. On a more serious note, smoking increases the risk of developing oral cancer. Moreover, dentists in Pakistan contend that smoking is a leading cause of gum diseases; smokers

Dental Caries – Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

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Dental caries, the technical term for cavities, is one of the most common dental concerns of every generation. It is essentially a scientific term for defining tooth decay, caused by specific types of bacteria that produce acid which eventually destroys the tooth’s enamel and the underlying layer, dentin. There are many different types of bacteria that build up on the teeth in a sticky film known as plaque. This plaque is a combination of saliva, bits and pieces of food particles, and other natural substances. Plaque forms on the easiest of spaces such as in cracks, pits and grooves in the back teeth, between teeth, around the dental fillings or bridge, and near the gum line. These bacteria essentially turn sugar and carbohydrates present in the food into acids which are  harmful for both the enamel and the dentin. The acid works to dissolve minerals in the hard enamel, makes it erode and decay. These pits, or cavities, are too small to see with naked eye at first, but with time

What You Need To Know About Dental Crowns?

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Keeping aside the royalty attached to their names, Dental Crowns tend to be extremely helpful in several dental issues. Filling Restoration is used to repair few minor dental issues, but in order to correct some serious dental problems such as damaged, stained or broken teeth – dentists near you have to take significant steps that involve crowns and bridges. If your dentist has already suggested you having crown, you must know about them in detail. Why You Need Crowns? You may be perplexed that why the dentist has recommended you dental crowns. one of the causes for Crowns used is when a tooth has been damaged and is weak thus cannot hold a large filling. Also at times, cosmetic dentists in Lahore use crowns to treat discolored or unevenly shaped teeth. Moreover, dental crowns are used to cover dental implants and mottled teeth. Benefits of Crown Besides curing the damaged teeth, the cosmetic dentists in Lahore state that crowns provide significant improvement to your fa

Replacement Of Missing Teeth

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With increasing awareness of Oral health, every individual aims for healthier teeth and beautiful smile. Also, conditions or diseases resulting in early loss of teeth creates space that is apparently unpleasant and may make one conscious publicly. However, dentistry has solutions to your concerns and Doctors at Dental Aesthetics will help you bring back your beautiful smile. Same Day Dental Implants Also known as immediate load dental implant, it allows a dentist to insert a temporary tooth (a crown) on the same day as an alternative treatment for dental implant. The benefit of immediate load implant is that it doesn’t leave you toothless and allows you to smile, eat and talk normally. In the meanwhile, your implant place heals and starts fusing with natural jawbone in the period of 3 to 6 months. It is the most suitable option for those, who are much concerned about their facial aesthetics and have enough jaw bone to support the implant. Therefore, you must take opinion of

Taking Care Of Your Dentures—Tips From A Dentist

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Dentures are used when some or all teeth are missing. The replacement teeth not only maintain your facial appearance but also help eating. To increase the life of your dentures and for their proper functioning, you need to take care of your dentures properly. After wearing replacement teeth, get a proper guide on “how to take care of dentures” from the best dentist in Pakistan . Given below are some tips on “taking care of dentures”. Clean Dentures On Regular Basis Though, these are replacement teeth but you need to take care of them same as you take care of your natural teeth because according to the professional dentists, these can get stains, tartar and plaque due to bacterial action. As a result, the infection can damage the gum tissues as well. You can either clean them with a toothpaste or a mild detergent or a soap can also work the best. Instead of using a regular brush, get a special denture brush from the market. Take Care Of Them Properly After removal of dent

How Different Foods Affect Our Teeth And Gums Differently?

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The main factor which is responsible in making or breaking oral health is our “diet”. Directly or indirectly, it affects our health the most – both in positive and negative way. If we take healthy foods that would certainly increase the health and life of our teeth and gums. In the same way, unhealthy foods have negative impact on teeth and gums. Therefore, getting a thorough idea of different foods and their effects on the oral health is important. A dentist orthodontist can also brief you or provide you a chart of healthy and unhealthy foods for your teeth. Let’s have a look at the list of healthy foods. Leafy Green Vegetables Leafy green vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and calcium and are low in calories so, these are excellent to make teeth healthier and stronger. Calcium in green vegetables strengthens the teeth enamel whereas folic acid contains multiple other benefits for the teeth and gums. The leafy green vegetables which you can include in your diet are