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IMPORTANCE OF PRIMARY TEETH/ MILK TEETH

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  Why Primary (Baby) Teeth Are Important Many people think baby teeth don’t matter because they will fall out anyway. But baby teeth are actually very important for your child’s health and development. Taking good care of them helps your child eat better, speak clearly, and grow with confidence. 1. Baby Teeth Help Children Chew Food Baby teeth allow your child to bite and chew properly. When teeth are decayed or painful, children may avoid certain foods, which can affect their nutrition and growth. 2. They Help with Clear Speech Teeth play an important role in speaking. Healthy baby teeth support correct pronunciation of many sounds. Early loss of teeth can make speech unclear. 3. They Hold Space for Permanent Teeth Baby teeth act like “guides” for the adult teeth growing underneath. If a baby tooth is lost too early due to decay or injury, the neighbouring teeth can drift into the empty space. This may cause the permanent teeth to come in crooked ...

DENTAL CLEANING/ PROPHYLAXIS

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  Dental cleaning/ scaling is a procedure done by your dentist to remove plaque, calculus and/or stains from your teeth.  To know better about this procedure, first we have to understand what is plaque, calculus and stains. 1. Plaque - a soft sticky bacterial layer on your teeth. 2. Calculus - a hard deposition of the plaque which left over the teeth for a very long time, which can be removed only with the help of professional cleaning. 3. Stains - discoloration of teeth from coffee, tea, smoking, etc. Why it is important to clean your teeth at regular intervals?  Prevent gum diseases. Helps to keep your mouth fresh. Reduces the risk of tooth decay. Any oral problem can be detected at the earliest. Supports your overall health and well-being. How often do you have to visit your dentist and have cleaning done? Regular individuals- once in every 6 months to 1 year. High risk individuals( with any systemic conditions)- once in 3 to 4 months. Steps during a dental cleaning: F...

OUR SERVICES

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  We offer a wide range of services. General dentistry ·        General oral examination ·        Cleaning ·        Fluoride application ·        Dental sealants ·        Regular extractions ·        Emergency dental pain management. Restorative treatments ·        Dental fillings ·        Crown and bridges ·        Dentures Specialized treatments ·        Wisdom tooth removal ·        Dental implants ·        Root canal and post & core treatments ·        Periodontal therapy/ Gum treatment ·        Orthodontic treatment ·  ...

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