Do you know when to replace your toothbrush? Your toothbrush is not like a pair of shoes that you replace or throw away when they get worn out or like your clothes that you need to replace when they get torn, faded or go out of fashion. Replacing your toothbrush is an important part of … Read more
We all have been brushing our teeth for years and yet it is quite surprising that many of us still manage to do it wrong. If you are one of the lucky ones whose dentist took the time to teach the right brushing technique, and you followed through, there is a possibility that you brush … Read more
Root canal treatment is used to save and repair a badly infected or decayed tooth. During the procedure, pulp and nerve are removed and the inside part of the infected tooth is sealed and cleaned. Without this treatment, the tissues surrounding the tooth become infected and abscesses may form. This is a specialised treatment and … Read more
Dental problems can come unannounced and can be a cause for concern, not just because of the pain and inconvenience that they cause but also the cost involved in the treatment. However, the reality is that most people do not know the actual root canal treatment cost. They just presume it to be high and … Read more
You may not be suffering from any dental problems right now but there is no denying the fact that everyone needs dental care at some point. On top of that, annual dental check-ups are becoming increasingly important too. This gives rise to thequestion,”Should I get dental insurance?” The short and direct answer to this question … Read more
Have you ever wondered whom do you need to contact for your dental problems? A dentist? Or an endodontist? Or do you think they are one and the same? Consider this, all endodontists are dentists but not all endodontists are dentists. Ah! Still confused? Well, let’s clear it up for you. Here are 2 ways … Read more
Root canals can make people visualize dental procedures that are painful, expensive and scary. Many of them associate the term with having the root of the tooth being removed during the procedure. These are all prevalent misconceptions about dental procedures, in general, especially root canal treatments. So, you might be surprised to find out that … Read more
Emergency dental care can be quite expensive in the US when compared to countries around the world. One way to avoid the high cost is to go for the recommended oral check-ups with your dentist, at least twice a year. This helps in maintaining good oral hygiene and finding out about potential dental problems way … Read more
Most of us cringe when we hear the words ‘root canal’. We get images of painful visits to the dentist when we were young or worse. From getting cold feet to finding excuses to delay the inevitable, we try every which way to avoid a visit to the endodontist. But did you know that with … Read more