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Every couple plans their wedding to the T. Perfect clothes, the venue, food, wedding guest list and the list goes on. In the hustle of planning the wedding, one may forget about the most important accessory – Smile.

A beautiful confident smile is the best accessory one can wear. If you have a dazzling smile, you don’t have to worry about the wedding photos.

Dentistry has come a long way and can offer many options with Cosmetic Dentistry. Gone are the days when dental visits used to happen only because of toothache. Smile makeovers can happen within one day!

Chipped tooth, minor gaps in between teeth, yellow teeth shouldn’t stop you from smiling on your wedding day. 

Visit your dentist along with planning your wedding and you can have many options like : 

 

TEETH WHITENING

A simple teeth whitening procedure can instantly whiten and brighten your smile for the big day. Dental cleaning and whitening will give you relief from yellow teeth.

 

DENTAL FILLING

Tooth colored composite filling can repair small discrepancies in your smile. 

 

DENTAL VENEERS

Dental veneers are the boon to cosmetic dentistry. Composite or porcelain veneers, both can correct problems like 

• Minor gaps in teeth
• Minor orthodontic problems
• Old dental fillings
• Chipped teeth

 

Be photograph ready with your smile for your big day. All you have to do is shine your dazzling smile.

A smile happens in a flash but the memory lasts forever.

First impressions make a lasting effect. This holds true for kids too. As a parent you must also be anxious about your child’s first dental visit. A negative impression of the dentist or dental clinic on your child can set the tone for all his/her dental visits.

 

Some tips can help you with what to do 

 

Choose The Correct Dentist

It is important to understand with whom your child will be most comfortable. Kids need to understand that a dental clinic is a safe place and that they are not going to feel any pain.

 

Before The Visit

Many parents tend to discipline their kids by imbibing fear of doctors and dentists. Never make your kid feel that going to the dentist is a punishment. Let them feel that the dental clinic is a place where their teeth get better.

 

Talk And Clear Doubts

Explain to your kid where you are taking them before the visit. Never lie to them about going to the dentist. Kids know when they are lied to which creates a negative impression in their minds.

 

Explain What To Expect

Explain in simple terms to your kid about what to expect at the dental clinic. You can explain that we are going to play a game of finding cavities which will make it fun for them.

 

First Dental Visit As A Parent

Being careful and anxious about your child’s dental visit is expected. But your anxiety can easily pass onto your child. Be calm and composed and encourage your kid for the dental visit.

 

Let us help you put a smile on your and your child’s face at Elite Dental Clinic.

2023 has begun with new hopes, new aspirations and new opportunities. We all tend to decide on new year resolutions which we vow to keep up with. On this special occasion of the first day of the new year let’s together make some new dental resolutions to keep the bright shining healthy smile forever.

 

Resolution No. 1

BRUSHING AND FLOSSING TWICE DAILY

Nothing can replace brushing twice daily with toothpaste and toothbrush. The food remnants present on teeth surfaces get easily washed off during the day due to rinsing and drinking water. But the food that is stuck at night remains as it is for the complete duration of sleep. This causes cavities. Include flossing as an integral part of your dental routine.

 

Resolution No. 2

REPLACING TOOTHBRUSH EVERY 3 MONTHS

Toothbrush is as efficient as its bristles. Bristles tend to get damaged in approximately 3 months. If they are getting frayed before 3 months, that can be an indication of excessive force being applied during brushing. Vow to change your toothbrush every 3 months for efficient brushing.

 

Resolution No. 3

PROPER BRUSHING METHOD

Not just brushing but brushing teeth with proper technique is important. Cleaning all surfaces of all teeth will give you long term positive results. The proper technique can be learnt from your dentist with live demonstration.

 

Resolution No. 4

WATCH DIET

Sweets, sticky food not only harm weight watchers but also your dental health. Food like raw vegetables, salads provide roughage which in turn cleans the teeth surfaces. Drink water to wash out food substances. 

 

Resolution No. 5

DENTAL VISITS

6 monthly regular dental visits can help in catching dental issues at the start. A small cavity can be caught in the routine dental check up and can be treated. This prevents future dental pain and extensive dental treatment.

 

Let’s fulfill all new year resolutions and increase smile quotient in 2023

Do you believe that bleeding while brushing your teeth is normal?

Do you think bad breath is only affecting your mouth?

If yes, let us help you by debunking some common gum diseases myths

1.Gum Disease Is Not Common

Gum disease is very common in the middle aged and elderly population. It affects the gums and the supporting structure of teeth showing bleeding, swollen gums, bad breath.

 

2.Gum Disease Is Painful

Gum disease is one of the most silent diseases that affect the gums. In the earlier stages, gum diseases show mild signs and symptoms but never pain. Pain comes into picture only when the disease has progressed to periodontal disease.

 

3.Gum Disease Affects Only Oral Health

Gum diseases show oral signs and symptoms. But it affects many different systems of the human body.

Pregnant women with gum diseases are more susceptible to preterm deliveries and low infant weight.

People with gum diseases are at a higher risk of experiencing heart problems.

 

4.If You Don’t Have Cavities, You Don’t Have Gum Disease

Even people with sparkling teeth may have underlying gum diseases. This needs to be identified at the earlier stage to avoid progression of gum disease into periodontal disease. This is possible only if one has regular dental check ups.

 

5.Gum Disease is Curable

Gum disease progression can only be prevented with early gum treatments but once gum disease has progressed to periodontal disease it can’t be cured.

The periodontal condition can be maintained with gum treatments and good oral hygiene maintenance.

 

6.Only Brushing And Flossing Can Prevent Gum Disease

Brushing twice daily and flossing does form the basis of good oral hygiene. But regular dental check ups and professional dental cleaning along with brushing and flossing helps in preventing gum diseases.

 

Oral health is an essential piece of the puzzle of staying healthy.

and treatment.

What is the first thing that comes to our minds when we think about tobacco use?

Lung cancer!

But other than Lung cancer, tobacco affects the oral structures to a great extent.

Tobacco is available in various forms. Irrespective of the form that tobacco is used for, it only has negative effects on our body.

Oral cancer is seen to affect tongue, cheeks, throat.

Early signs of oral cancer include :

-Unhealing answer

-Red or white patches

-Nodules on tongue/cheek

-Burning sensation in mouth

-Changes in colour of areas of mouth

-Inability to swallow

Oral cancer does show precancerous symptoms which helps in progression of the condition.

But this is possible only if detected at the earlier stage. A dentist is qualified to note any changes in the oral cavity related to oral cancer.

Everyone who is using tobacco habitually must make it a point to visit the dentist for oral cancer screening. Own screening is also possible and should be done every month on your own.

 

Don’t let your fear stand in the way of early detection and treatment.

A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear.

Braces can help you attain that perfectly aligned pretty smile. But that smile is pretty only if you keep your teeth healthy.

Braces need some special tender love and care so that you have a healthy smile even after braces are off.

 

Brushing Your Teeth

Follow a two-by-two plan. Brush your teeth twice daily for two minutes. Special orthodontic toothbrushes are available which makes it possible to brush effectively and easily.

 

Use Of Interdental Brush

Food easily gets stuck in between teeth and braces. It becomes difficult to clean these spaces with a regular toothbrush. Interdental brush is recommended to clean these spaces.

 

Use Of Mouthwash

Mouthwash washes off any leftover food particles left even after brushing your teeth. Use of mouthwash once a day is recommended to keep your teeth clean.

 

Follow Dental Check Up Schedule

Regular dental check up appointments ensure that the ongoing treatment is right on track. The teeth are also checked and can be treated if any minor treatment is required. Dental treatment taken on time ensures good dental health.

 

Regulate Diet

Diet forms the basis of the health of your teeth with braces. Sticky and hard foods are to be avoided with braces. Sticky food items easily get stuck and are difficult to clean.

 

Let your smile be healthy along with being pretty with braces.

Healthy and Happy Smile go a long way.

Technology has evolved leaps and bounds in the last few decades. Dentistry is no exception. Dental field has advanced a lot due to recent developments. 

This advancements in the field of dentistry is a boon to dentists and patients alike. The dental treatments have become more advanced, less time consuming, much more comfortable for the patient.

If you have ever experienced dental impressions being made, you know the hassle one has to face. Digital scanning takes care to eliminate this hassle.

 

What is Digital Scanning?

Digital scanning is the latest technology used for recording digital dental impressions which replicate the oral structures and can be virtually viewed in the software.

 

What is the difference between traditional impression making and digital dental scanning?

Traditional impressions are recorded with dental impression materials. These impressions are then turned into dental models. This may be uncomfortable to many patients.

Digital dental impressions are recorded with a dental scanner. The oral structures are recorded and can be viewed digitally. 

 

What advantages does one have with Digital Scanning?

Comfortable Patient Experience

As digital dental scanning does not involve any dental impression materials, the process is extremely comfortable for you and the dentist. The dental scanner consists of a slender rod. The patient can even view the recorded impression immediately.

 

Time Saving

Traditional dental impressions need some preparations which require quite some time before they can be worked on. Dental prosthesis for which a digital impression can be worked with immediately. The dental impression is stored on the software and is sent to the dental laboratory with just a click! The final prosthesis is made earlier with dental scanning than a traditional dental impression.

 

High Accuracy

Dental materials used for traditional impressions may show some changes if kept as it is. Digital dental impression is never hampered. As there is no discrepancy in the impression recorded, the dental prosthesis is highly accurate.

 

Better prosthetic results

High accuracy of dental prosthesis gives better results. The dental prosthesis gives better fit, esthetics and function. Digital dental impressions make sure that you receive the best results.

 

We live in a digitally progressive world and Elite Dental Clinic is progressing with Digital Dentistry.

Diabetes is a challenge that a diabetic has to rise to conquer everyday.

Diabetes is a silent disease that affects the whole body on different levels. Diabetes is mainly of 2 types :

1. Type 1 Diabetes : Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease which needs insulin to control blood sugar levels.
2. Type 2 Diabetes : Type 2 Diabetes is a disease which happens because of insulin levels or quality.

 

Diabetes effects are visible on complete body in various ways

Diabetes may show signs like :

1. Frequent feeling of being thirsty
2. Frequent urination
3. Weight loss
4. Fatigue

 

Diabetes affects your oral health too

 

Dry Mouth

A diabetic person produces less amount of saliva. This may also be due to certain medicines that one is taking. Adequate amount of saliva is important to maintain good oral health. 

Denture wearers may have problems while using the denture due to less saliva. They may face more chances of having ulcers. One may need saliva substitutes to overcome this problem.

 

Dental Decay

Saliva washes off the food lodged on teeth. Due to less saliva, diabetics are more susceptible to dental decay. Surface caries near the gum line are seen very often in diabetics. The dental decay if unattended leads to dental infection. Dental infection increases blood sugar levels. Increased blood sugar levels further increases the dental infection.

 

Gum Diseases

Gum infection is more prevalent in diabetics with uncontrolled blood sugar. High blood sugar levels provide an environment which makes bacteria grow rapidly. The increased bacterial load thereby increases blood sugar levels which makes it difficult to treat gum problems.

 

It is possible to get ahead of dental problems in diabetics by taking some simple precautions :

1. Teeth cleaning : getting a regular 6 monthly teeth cleaning reduces the chances of gum diseases. The gum tissues remain healthy and help in controlling the gum diseases.
2. Timely dental treatment : timely dental treatment will make sure that the dental problem is resolved on time before it advances to dental infection.
3. Regular dental check ups : dental problems can be caught before they advance. 
4. Oral hygiene maintenance : brushing twice daily, flossing everyday and rinsing after every meal will help in keeping oral hygiene in good shape.
5. Controlling blood sugar : having controlled blood sugar levels decreases the chances of dental problems.

 

Dental problems and diabetes go hand in hand but together we can be ahead of them and not let them affect lives.

A new life begins with a confident smile. You can have this confident smile in many ways.

Properly positioned teeth form the basis of a dazzling and healthy smile. 

You can accomplish the dream of having straight teeth without the hassle of braces.

This is possible with Clear aligners.

Clear aligners is a type of clear aligner which is globally recognized to correct orthodontic problems.

 

What is Clear aligners?

Clear aligners is a type of clear aligner that has been helping many people correct their orthodontic problems under the guidance of an orthodontist.

They are transparent, custom made, removable trays that are to be worn for orthodontic correction.

Clear aligners can correct problems like :

1. Crowding
2. Gaps in between teeth
3. Overbite
4. Open bite

 

What benefits does Clear aligners offer?

Clear aligners has many benefits that prove to be the choice of treatment for adult patients who wish to correct their orthodontic problems without a metallic smile.

1. Transparent : Clear aligners is transparent which makes it possible to wear them to even important meetings and not be worried of their smile being affected.
2. Removable : Clear aligners is removable which gives you the freedom to remove them while eating. This helps in keeping up with good oral hygiene.
3. Customised : Clear aligners aligners are custom made for each patient based on their condition and the need.
4. Predictable results : The final result of your smile is predicted digitally even before the treatment starts.

 

How does Clear aligners work?

Clear aligners works based on the theory of applying subtle but continuous forces on teeth that are to be moved to bring them in the desired position.

This is the reason why it is important that Clear aligners aligners are to be worn continuously.

 

How is Clear aligners different from Braces?

1. Braces orthodontic treatment is done with Metal braces or Ceramic Braces. In either of them, brackets are placed on the teeth surface. Forces are applied each month with the help of adjustments and orthodontic appliances.

Clear aligners has the benefit of applying subtle and continuous forces on teeth due to which the discomfort is negligible with Clear aligners.

2. Braces are fixed and hence maintaining oral hygiene can be a task.

Clear aligners aligners are removable and are to be removed while eating and brushing.

3. Braces make it obvious to everyone that you are undergoing an orthodontic treatment whereas aligners are transparent.
4. The final result of braces cannot be viewed before the treatment. Clear aligners gives the advantage of viewing the desired smile digitally.

 

Let us embark on this journey towards confident smile with Clear aligners.