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Teeth Sensitivity After Scaling – Its Natural and Treatable

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Doctor I feel sensitivity, is it something to worry about? No, it’s natural and will fade away in a while. Phew! It is a normal thing to expect sensitive teeth after getting scaling treatment. It’s not that the dentist wants to make more money, in fact its natural. This sensitivity could be due to other reasons, but if there was a lot of calculus after cleaning sensitivity will only last for two to three days, if it prolongs, you must visit a nearby dentist . What Makes Your Teeth Sensitive? While going through a scaling treatment to have a cleaner, shiner and healthier teeth, the dentist removes the tartar or plaque from the surface of the teeth, making them plaque free in oral cavity. Therefore sometimes they become a bit sensitive. For patients who undergo a deep scaling and root planning treatment where tools are used between the gums and tooth roots, removing the tartar in the gum-line gets the root exposed therefore sensitivity increases and causes discomfort. However...

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...

Four Facts about Invisalign – Know Before You Go

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It is not wrong if we say that Invisalign is one of the greatest advancements in the dentistry field and being the clear brace technology, Invisalign has become a famous cosmetic treatment to straighten the teeth, close teeth gaps and adjust the overbites. Invisible braces, as they are mostly tagged, are mostly preferred by adults who want a discreet solution compared to traditional orthodontic treatment. And not just adults but this technique is becoming equally popular among teenagers. Due to the growing popularity of Invisalign innovation, it has become essential for dentists in Pakistan to clear the myths and facts. If you are also the one looking for Invisalign treatment, the following post will help clear the confusion and provide more details about the modern braces. Aligners Need to Stay on Your Teeth All The Time Invisalign braces, also known as aligners, are removable and this feature distinguishes it from traditional wire and bracket type of braces. It means you ...

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...

Brush Or Floss - What Is More Important?

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You must have heard dentists repeating it countless time that brushing and flossing are key steps for maintaining an optimal oral care. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends everyone to brush teeth twice a day and floss your teeth at least once a day. However, the question remains there: is flossing more important than brushing? Surprisingly, the answer is “yes”. All the dentist in Pakistan agree that flossing plays a more important role in removing plaque and food particles because it reached the spots between your teeth and beneath the gums unlike a brush that cleans the front and back of the teeth. And these hard to reach parts are the ones that promote growth of dangerous bacteria, and failure to remove which can lead to serious issues such as gingivitis. However, for several lazy people, flossing can be too much of a process. Brushing seems to be an easier option. What are The Facts? All the dentists in Pakistan agree that when you do not floss, you a...

How To Achieve Optimal Oral Care With Food?

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You must have heard that all the dentists near you emphasize on the correct method of tooth brushing and flossing in order to achieve the cleanest mouth. Besides the extreme importance of brushing and flossing, your diet has an impact on oral health. You are aware of the food items that you must abstain if you want to keep your teeth healthy and beautiful, which include sweets, starchy foods and fizzy drinks. In addition, sticky chocolates and candies should also be avoided. However, you must know about the foods that promote good oral health. Incorporating the right food into your diet can strengthen teeth, keep them healthy and heal cavities naturally. Let’s have a look at the foods that are best for your oral health. Coconut Coconut oil pulling is an ancient yet fantastic oral detoxification procedure to remove toxins from your mouth and creating clean and antiseptic oral environment that is needed to prevent cavities and other oral diseases. Even nowadays, majority of...