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Of Dentures and Braces- Teeth Cleaning etc

I’ve been wearing braces since I was 24. Yes you guessed it right. I am much older now and I won’t tell you my age ;-) Well these frequent dentist visits made me realize the acute importance of Teeth Cleaning. I won’t go into boring medical details since I have been bored enough by my doctor for all these years but let me write here that the main enemy of our teeth is something called the plaque.
Teeth Cleaning
Smiling Tooth

What is Plaque?

Plaque is a thin whitish layer that forms on the teeth after you eat something. This layer hardens itself if you do not brush your teeth regularly or properly. If sometimes any food particle is trapped beneath this hardened plaque it can bore down a hole into your teeth. When this hole reaches your gums, you get what is popularly advertised today as “teeth sensitivity”. Nope teeth sensitivity isn’t something that you can “cure” with toothpastes. It needs immediate treatment which is known as “root canal”.

Root Canal Treatment


A root canal procedure involves cleaning the infected nerves and filling them up. The top of the cavity is then filled up with a temporary filling. Finally the tooth is sealed with a permanent filling or a cap. Yes root canal infection is painful and that is why it is so important to get teeth cleaning done once every six months.

Teeth Whitening


Yellowing of teeth is not uncommon and there are various factors leading to it. However, dental treatments provide many simple solutions to get white glowing teeth in minutes. Although, prevention is always the best cure, one can always achieve a bright smile with the help of teeth whitening. This process usually involves the bleaching of tooth stains with a chemical solution called peroxide. Results can differ from person to person depending on factors such as the condition of the teeth and the amount of discoloration and stains. There are a number of “use at home” solutions and mouthwashes available for teeth whitening but it will be best if you visit your dentist to get professional and long lasting results. Yet, the process of teeth whitening has its own side effects since your teeth are treated chemically. Hence, it is advisable to consult your doctor first and let him decide if it is appropriate for your teeth to undergo whitening. 


Well I am no doctor. But my frequent visits to the dentist and his interactions with other patients made me realize that we tend to overlook our dental hygiene. I was amazed at his words when he told me that “it is a myth that we lose our teeth with old age”. Proper care and hygiene will ensure that your teeth will remain with you even when you turn 90. Touch-wood!
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