HOW TO REVERSE TOOTH DECAY: TIPS FOR A HEALTHY SMILE

A bright, radiant smile is a confidence booster and can leave a lasting impression. With various teeth whitening options available, achieving that dazzling smile is easier than before. Two popular methods for teeth whitening are in-office teeth whitening and home teeth whitening kits. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice between the two largely depends on your preferences, budget, and dental needs. In this blog, we will explore the key differences betw

Root canal treatment, often referred to as endodontic therapy, is a dental procedure designed to rescue ailing teeth by eliminating pain, infection, and the need for extraction. Let's break down this common procedure to help you understand it better. Endodontic Microscope Why Is Root Canal Treatment Needed? Teeth are marvelously intricate, with a soft tissue known as pulp nestled within them. This pulp contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue, playing a vital rol

Root canal treatment and dental cap, crown placement are common dental procedures aimed at preserving the health and integrity of your teeth. Let's explore these procedures to gain a better understanding of their importance. Root Canal Treatment Root Canal Treatment: Root canal treatment is recommended when a tooth is affected by intense pain and infection deep within its structure. This procedure addresses issues that lie below the gumline. During root canal treatment, measu

Chilly crab, beef rendang, larksa, curry chicken. All these local delicacies are so delicious and yet they can definitely contribute to staining your teeth. There are three types of tooth discolorations: 1. Extrinsic stains – these are staining on the surface of the tooth. Tobacco, coffee, tea, red wine or any dark/strong color food like the ones we mentioned earlier are going to cause extrinsic stains. This type of stain responds very well to regular teeth cleaning and b

You have been going to the dentist every six months all your life. Your dentist says your teeth are perfectly healthy and you are very proud of yourself. Now you are pregnant, and you wonder if you have to change your lifelong habit by not going to the dentist during pregnancy. Pregnancy is beautiful, but it can also be a source of anxiety and worry for many mothers to be. Going to the dentist probably will be the last thing on your list but it’s very important to take goo

There’s this famous quote by Rocky Balboa talking about gaps, “she’s got gaps, I got gaps, together we fill gaps.” It’s good for Rocky to be able to find someone to fill his gaps. When it comes to gaps between our teeth, it can also create a lot of inconvenience and potential health risks. There are different reasons for us to have gaps between our teeth: teeth that are too small, jaws that are too big, tooth decay, teeth alignment, missing teeth etc. It can create inconven

I believe every dentist in the world wish to possess the famous superman’s ability: x-ray vision. Unfortunately x-ray vision only appears in comics. X-rays are used in a lot of dental applications. From checking whether there’s a tooth decay in back molars to verifying the exact angulation and position of a wisdom tooth so the wisdom tooth surgery can go smoothly. It’s very useful in the field of dentistry as well as other fields in medicine. However, I believe most peop

I have been told to brush my teeth twice a day and floss between my teeth at least once a day since I was a kid (at least for me). But nobody told me if I should brush first or floss first. That might seem like a no-brainer but that has been a very popular question I get from my patients. There are a lot of different views to that question, but I like this one the best because that’s what I’ve been doing all these years. According to a report featured in the Journal of Peri

Your child just turned 6 months old and starting on solid food. You are so happy to see his first tooth coming in and you wonder what you should do to take good care of his first tooth. One of the questions I keep getting from my patients is: When should I bring my child for his first dental visit? Parents are often unsure about when to take their child to see a dentist, especially when their child cannot even sit still for a whole meal. Will my child be able to let the denti