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Frequently Asked Queries

1.Will scaling weaken my teeth?

No, Scaling removes calculus and dirt deposited on your tooth making your gums healthy to hold your tooth for a longer time.

2.How often should i get my dental check up done?

It is recommended that you should get your dental check up done every 6 months to maintain good oral health and this also help in the detection of the problem early which might have grown bigger and may have needed costly treatment. hence you should schedule your visit every six months.

3.Are root canal treatment painful?

Toot canal treatment is done under local anesthesia. hence there is barely any possibility of pain during the procedure. some patients may feel mild pain for 1 or 2 days after the procedure that usually subsides on medication.

4.What if i dont get my missing teeth replaced?

Missing teeth can affect your remaining natural teeth like the drifting of teeth food lodgement and excessive force on remaining teeth which reduces the life of your healthy remaining natural teeth. Hence you should get missing teeth replaced as soon as possible which will also increase the efficiency of chewing food.

5.Does a single sitting root canal affect the outcome of the treatment?

Single sitting RCT procedure can be done due to modern equipment available that makes work speedy like endo motor with apex locator and rvg without affecting prognosis of your treatment. modern data available shows better outcome in single seating v/s multiple sitting RCT.

6.Should i floss every day?

Absolutely. not flossing leaves 35% of your teeth surface uncleaned which could lead to unhealthy gums. flossing will remove any food debris stuck between the tooth and below the gumline also.

7.At what age should i take my child for first dental visit?

It is advisable to get your child's first dental visit done before 1 year of age.

8.I don't have any tooth pain still do i need to go for a routine dental check-up?

Yes, You should get your routine dental check up done even if you are feeling good about your dental health because sometimes you might be having problem that you are unaware of and your dentist might help you detect the problem. Moreover your dentist may also recommend you smile design procedure that can make you smile confidently.

9.Are dental implants costly?

No considering the fact that when you opt for a dental implant you save your natural tooth from taking a load of your missing tooth which is far more valuable.

10.Are metal crowns inferior to ceramic ones?

No, the only difference is the appearance, If you want more precision best is to go for cad cam (computer-aided designing and manufacture) which has increased precision and eliminates human error . in cad cam also you have both options available of metal and ceramic.

11.How frequently scaling (Teeth Cleaning)can be done?

- Normally it is advised scaling should be done at 6 month interval for maintaining good oral health.

12.Will my teeth become sensitive after scaling?

No, on the contrary it reduces sensitivity. Except in some case where already there was sensitivity after cleaning it might take 3-5 days for complete settle down. Your dentist might prescribe you anti sensitive tooth paste to take care of your sensitivity if any

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