Now you see it, now you don’t. And it does not come from your favorite perfume. That fine mist that surrounds all of us as we work, day after day in our practices. Aerosols. These are a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or another gas. They may be natural such […]
Local Anaesthesia in Dentistry: Overview and Delivery Process
Ouch! That hurts….! Ask any patient as to what he considers a good dental experience, and the response will be immediate – “that which is painless “.So how do we as dentists go about eliminating or minimizing pain? The key here is to know what can cause pain. The answer is that almost everything that […]
How To Choose The Best Dental Chair?
A request from a colleague to observe my practice for procedures and protocol, administration, maintenance and management is what has initiated this series. The complex world of dentistry today, whether private, corporate or institutional, poses a challenge to the budding dentist as well as to the seasoned one. The climate has changed and so has […]
Tongue Tie: Overview, Treatment and Procedure
All Tied Up? Speech is a complex process involving the tongue, lips, teeth and vocal cords. Some types of speech problems can partly be caused by the tongue. It is often detected in young children just learning to speak, but it can sometimes be missed and carry on into adulthood as well. For some patients, […]
Is Root Canal treatment painful?
This is a question that is foremost on your mind when the dentist examines your tooth and says you need Root Canal treatment. The fear of pain after hearing from others is actually greater than the procedure itself. Let me explain why. A tooth, as you can see it in your mouth is only the […]
Chaat Masala on the Cheese!
When the Indian Dental Association collaborated with Switzerland based International Team for Implantology, you know something path breaking is about to happen. What the Team from overseas could not imagine was the sheer numbers -1500 registered delegates to make the Meet one of its kind. The overwhelmed Speakers were seen taking a panoramic selfie of […]
Painless Local Anaesthesia Technique – A Practice Builder
Administering local anaesthesia to a patient is a science and an art. The “science” lies in understanding the different types of anaesthetics available, their composition, their action, and their application. The “art” is to choose wisely and master the one procedure that precedes clinical dentistry which could make or break your practice. How do patients judge the […]
Your mouth when you have a cold
Taking care of your teeth is simple until suddenly you have constant sneezing or a blocked nose. Coughing, wheezing or sniffing- all these make oral hygiene very difficult. Here are some quick care tips during a cold or flu bout: 1. Hydrate yourself – drink plenty of water. 2. Watch your sugar intake. Use […]
Toothbrush Tales
There are so many toothbrushes in the market. Ever wondered which one is for you? In reality, any toothbrush you feel comfortable works well. To start with, select a toothbrush head size that easily fits into your mouth and can brush 1-2 teeth at a time. Any toothbrush you choose should have soft but firm […]
Brushing Blues
You may be one of those who takes excellent care of your teeth. Your mother has been responsible for instilling this good habit. Brush regularly as properly, she said. You have taken her advice and now your routine is set. You brush as well as you can using the best marketed toothbrush and as often […]