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Why your teeth are vital?

Many of you must have seen old people chewing food without teeth, giving an impression that food can be chewed in that manner as well, but how many of you have actually understood how very painful it is to chew with your gums and underlying bone?

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Dental Hygiene

Everything You Need to Know About Dental Crowns

Many factors affect oral health, such as hereditary, behavioral, or environmental factors. A person’s oral health is mainly affected by two factors, i.e., behavioral and ecological. As most people are unaware of the fact that oral health is crucial in the overall well-being of an individual, that is why people hesitate to visit a dentist and get timely treatment.

Do you know that your mouth can give a clear picture of your overall health? Timely treatment of most common oral problems like dental caries, periodontal disease, etc., can help you protect from serious ailments. Dental crowns are one of the most common and effective ways to deal with many dental issues. Let us uncover all you should know about dental crowns that can ward off your many dental problems.

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Dental Hygiene

Hello Teeth!

As parents of infants can attest, the appearance of a baby’s first teeth is an exciting milestone in their child’s first year. When that first white cap pokes through the gums, it’s a source of delight for parents. But not necessarily for the infant.

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7 Doubts About Teeth Whitening Need to Clarify

Who doesn’t love to have a sparkling smile? It helps boost confidence and maintain oral health. Because of the growing awareness of oral hygiene, the demand for teeth whitening has increased tremendously. There is a surge in teeth whitening services as people opt for various reasons. One of the most apparent reasons in India is; that one can get excellent teeth whitening procedures done at a nominal cost.

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental procedure that helps remove stains on the teeth, making them look healthier and whiter with a flashy and radiant smile. Over time drinking tea, coffee, alcohol, smoking cigarettes, etc., can dull the colour of your teeth. People prefer to opt for teeth whitening to bring their confidence and enhance their beauty with a dazzling smile. However, certain doubts occupy people’s minds about teeth whitening.

Here, in this read, we will clear all your doubts surrounding teeth whitening so that you can make an informed decision.

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Dental Hygiene

Love Your Heart – Take Care of Your Teeth

That’s right. If you want to take care of your heart, be sure to take care of your teeth.

Good oral hygiene habits are critical for your teeth and gums and for your general health, including the health of your “ticker.”

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Dental Hygiene

Help!!! My Parents Give My Child Too Many Sweets!

Grandparents are special figures in a child’s life. But their habit of spoiling the grandkids can wreak havoc on a child’s oral health. Sweets and treats are rarely denied, much to the angst of the parents. Dentists often hear the complaints: “Dadi and Dada keep giving my child chocolates and biscuits, no matter what I say! What can I do???”

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Dental Hygiene

Home Remedies for Dental Health

There have been many popular home remedies which are being practiced for many years for toothache. Let’s look at some of them which have very high acceptance.

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Dental Hygiene

Healthy Recipes for Healthy Teeth!

TEETH STRENGTHENING SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 of 1 Whole Pineapple
  • 1 ½ Tbs. Honey
  • Peach
  • ½ Cup Frozen Pineapple/ Mango
  • 1 Banana
  • 1 Orange

Recipe:

  • Peel off all the fruits and put all the ingredients in the blender jar.
  • Just blend it & the rich nutritious smoothie is ready !
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Cosmetic Dentistry

That Perfect Smile …No longer a distant dream….

Have you ever felt embarrassed about your imperfect teeth and most importantly your smile? Fret not, as Newton Brook Dental clinics are equipped with skilled Orthodontists & Prosthodontists who are adept at transforming your plain-looking smile into a radiant sparkling one. Do read on to see how this makeover or design is possible. Modern dentistry is now advanced enough and, we at Newton Brook are fortunate to take corrective measures whether it is whiter teeth, fixing crooked teeth or replacing an ugly dark filling or correcting your smile.

6 FACTS ABOUT “SMILE DESIGN” at Newton Brook

Customized for each client

A smile makeover takes into consideration your smile line and how you show your teeth while smiling. The contour of your lip dictates the smile curvature which you should have. In addition, your facial appearance, skin tone, hair color, teeth characterization (color, width, length, shape and tooth display) and gums are considered to develop an ideal smile. Newton Brook is mindful of each unique client’s requirement and desire to have that perfect smile.

Tooth Color and Types of Fillings

Silver or metal dental fillings can be replaced with natural, tooth colored nanocomposite restorations, while teeth whitening can improve the color of stained or dulled teeth.
Tooth color and shading are important considerations during the evaluation of and preparation for various procedures including porcelain or zirconia veneers, crowns, bridges, composite bonding & dental implants.

Missing Teeth

One or more missing teeth can negatively affect the appearance of it as well as affect your bite and increase your risk for tooth decay. Tooth replacement by dental implants, bridges or partial dentures can be undertaken under expert hands to give youthful looks and improve chewing and speech capabilities.

Crooked or Irregular Alignment

Crooked teeth, overlapping or gaps between teeth can be straightened and aligned through Orthodontics, improved with veneers or aligners. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable & virtually invisible reinforced resins/plastic that you wear over your teeth. They gradually and gently shift your teeth into place. You just pop in a new set of aligners approximately every two to four weeks, until your treatment is complete.

Harmony & Balance

Uneven, chipped and cracked teeth can be cosmetically rectified for an improved appearance.

Fuller Lips, Smile & Cheeks

An ageing look or sagging face can be improved or rejuvenated with certain procedures in the smile makeover category creating a fuller face and well-supported lips to create a younger look using least invasive procedures. Whatever may be your unique need, Newton Brook with its in-house team of skilled Prosthodontists, Orthodontists, Endodontists, Implantologists are trained to give you the smile that will light a thousand bulbs – now no longer a distant dream. Find your next dentist at Perfect Teeth today!

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Dental Hygiene

Taking Oral Contraceptives?

Here’s what you should know…

These days, choosing a form of birth control option can be as daunting as shopping for a new cell phone . The birth control technology is constantly changing and there are just innumerable options. Even after options galore , the science behind contraception remains the same. In today’s day and age, women being professionals, who have to plan the family, it is highly important, that we know the effects of oral contraception on one’s Oral Health. Birth control pills make your body think that it’s pregnant, so the body does not get pregnant again. These hormone pills taken for the birth control causes certain changes which have a profound effect on your gums.

  • Aggravated Response – Women who already have deposits on teeth or preexisting gum disease, their condition gets aggravated with use of Oral contraceptives.
  • Swelling – The gums show swelling which is directly related to the duration of use
  • Prolonged use – Causes gum disease to get into advanced stage.
  • Advanced stage – of gum disease (i.e. Periodontitis) happens due to prolonged use and if regular care is not taken, bone loss occurs.
  • Bone dissolves – bone which holds the teeth in place is called the Alveolar bone and this bone gets dissolved in case there is a long standing gum disease.
  • Gum recession – gums become lose and start receding thereby the root area of your tooth will get exposed. This will lead to sensitivity.
  • Periodontal pocket formation – As the gum recedes, periodontal pocket is formed around the tooth, leading to increased bacterial accumulation.