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Do Dental Veneers Really Help In Smile Enhancement?

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Have you ever tried to check your facial expressions in-front of a mirror? Almost everyone does this consciously or unconsciously and the most common move we take to observe our looks is a “smile”. No matter whether we are trying a new dress, new hair style, or anything else we check everything while keeping a smile on our face because this expression also enhances our overall personality. This is the reason that dental field kept on expanding ultimately developing a new branch called cosmetic dentistry, the entire focus of which is on the facial aesthetics. The cosmeticdentists in Pakistan and around the world have been putting in their all efforts on dental aesthetics. That is why there have been introduced multiple methods of enhancing smile. For instance – there are devised different teeth whitening techniques because sparkling teeth add to your smile value. Teeth bonding, crowns, enamel shaping and contouring and veneers are various techniques with ultimate purpose...

5 Key Facts To Justify Teeth Brushing At Night

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The common response of a dentist to a patient is brushing the teeth twice a day i.e., before breakfast and after supper. But truly, how many of you follow this advice? Mostly people regularly brush their teeth in the morning but seldom at night because at the end of the day, they might be lazy after spending a hectic time. Others hardly believe that skipping brushing can result in harming the teeth in the longer run. Therefore, given below are some of the key facts revealed that will surely justify the reason of tooth brushing at night. Controls Acid Production in The Mouth We eat a variety of food all day therefore production of acids in mouth is natural. However, these acids are neutralized by the calcium present in the saliva. As the saliva production slows down while we are sleeping therefore, the acid keeps accumulating ultimately damaging the teeth enamel and roots. If you brush your teeth at night, the fluoride will remineralize your teeth ultimately making them more...

Abscessed Tooth - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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When a tooth persistently hurts with pain, throbs in the gum and does not let you sit still – it could be something more than a simple toothache. In short, having an abscessed tooth is never fun. An abscessed tooth is due to an infection within a tooth that has spreaded to the root tip or around the root. If you say that an abscessed tooth can be painful, it is an understatement as it can be agonizing and can have some serious consequences if you wait too long to treat it or leave it untreated entirely. The good news is that this severe pain can be treated quickly without any pain. All you need is to make an appointment with a dentist near you to know about the causes and the treatment it needs. What is a Tooth Abscess? A tooth abscess is an infection within the tooth. The pain can hit you quite suddenly and seems to come out of nowhere. Symptoms of Abscessed Tooth The telltale sign of an abscessed tooth is sharp throbbing pain that you cannot ignore. The pain can be ag...

Dental Floss – Difference between Waxed and Non-Waxed Floss

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Everyone wants a pretty smile but you cannot hop out of bed with a perfect pearly white smile without proper care and dental visits. Moreover, you may also know that gum disease begins at the gum line and between teeth. Therefore, in addition to brushing, flossing should be an integral part of your oral care routine. Flossing helps clear the food debris and remove the plaque from these areas where a toothbrush does not reach. But with several types of floss options to choose from, it gets difficult to decide what is best for your teeth. Waxed and un-waxed dental floss are two of the most common types available in market. Which Floss is Best? Before debating about any option, most of the dentists in Pakistan suggest that flossing is as important as brushing your teeth. Get your favorite flavor so that you love this activity. Most of the dentists in Pakistan recommend the use of waxed floss instead of un-waxed floss. Waxed floss has a smooth waxed texture that prevents...

How Does Desensitizing Toothpaste Work?

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Do you also feel sensitivity in teeth while eating hot or cold food? And before fixing an appointment with a dentist near you , mostly you go for desensitizing toothpaste. However, the question arises whether these toothpastes are safe or not? How does this desensitizing toothpaste work? Desensitizing toothpaste is safe but several people think that chemical that numbs the sensation in mouth can be potentially harmful. Most of the desensitizing toothpastes share the same ingredients such as potassium nitrate or strontium chloride that block pain signals to the nerve of the tooth by stopping the tiny tunnels in teeth, which go to the nerve. Are The Active Ingredients Safe? One of the common ways to check whether an ingredient is safe or not is to compare it with the database of Environmental Working Group that keeps and maintains the record of the safety of thousands of commonly used chemicals. Potassium Nitrate: Got the best score i.e. 1 on a scale from zero to 10 with t...