Dentafix Dental Clinic

12/03/2018

10/02/2018

11/01/2018

26/08/2017

Interesting facts about Dental Implants
• It’s the Longest-Lasting Tooth Restoration Available
• They’re Made of Three Parts
• It is made of what rockets are made of
– Titanium
• Implants Fuse with Your Bone
• They Can’t Get Cavities
• You Can Get Them at Any Age
• High Success Rate
• Implants Have Been Used For Decades
• Thousands of Dental Implant Procedures Each Year
• Nobody Can Tell The Difference

08/07/2017

Myth: If I do not see a problem with my teeth, I don't have to visit the dentist.

TRUTH: FALSE. No matter the condition of your mouth, see your dentist at least twice a year. More than 90% of dental problems occur without any symptoms. Your dentist can spot a problem early and treat it before problems become serious.

08/07/2017

Myth: I should stop brushing my teeth if my gums bleed.

TRUTH: FALSE. Your gums are crying for attention! Bacterial plaque and food debris are not being removed. Thoroughly and gently brush and floss your gums at least twice a day. If the bleeding continues after 4 to 5 days, visit your dentist immediately.

22/02/2017

Myth – Milk teeth decay need not be treated as they are going to fall off anyways.
Fact – Milk teeth need to be cared as much. They could cause pain if decayed and also lead to difficulty in chewing food. Hence they should be treated. Also if there is an early loss of a milk tooth it could cause drifting and malalignment of the erupting permanent teeth.

22/02/2017

Myth – Scaling/removal of tartar loosens the teeth
Fact – Teeth are held in position by the bone. Tartar can sometimes bind the teeth together. Tartar causes inflammation of the gums and hence need to be removed. After removal of this tartar there may be slight mobility of the teeth, however this is necessary to ensure recovery of the health of the supporting structures.