Did you know that certain kids can benefit from more fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral that helps teeth become more resistant to decay (cavities). You can help prevent your child from getting cavities by making sure they drink fluoridated water and brush at least twice daily with fluoride toothpaste. For many children, this daily fluoride […]
Clearpath is a new system of straightening teeth without the use of conventional braces, similar to Invisalign. A series of clear plastic aligners are utilized to create tooth movement. It is an alternative for traditional orthodontic braces and is highly suitable for someone with an active social life. If you have minimal number of mis-aligned […]
Sedation dentistry is used to provide a relaxing and anxiety-free experience for certain patients receiving dental treatment. It enables individuals too afraid to go to the dentist to receive the dental care they need while avoiding the apprehension towards dental treatment. At Acharya Dental, we use medications administered by a trained anaesthesiologist for this procedure. […]
Acharya Dental constantly strives to maintain the quality of our equipment. We recently concluded an extensive quality assessment of our cone beam CT scanning machine and other X-ray units and are proud to say that we are fully certified by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, confirming that we are using equipment of the highest standard. […]
Do you know the impact that tea has on your oral health? Tea not only has many health benefits for those who drink it, but it also aids in the recovery and health of swollen, bleeding, or infected gums. Black tea especially contains high level of antioxidants and also another component called Tannic Acid. Tannic […]
Do you prefer electric tooth brushes over manual? There are pros and cons in choosing either option. Electric tooth brushes have a lot of features that make them an attractive choice. Some of them even have built-in timers to calculate amount of time you brush your teeth. However the downside is that they are relatively […]
Occlusion is a term that is used to refer to the alignment of your teeth. Ideally, your teeth should fit easily within your mouth without any crowding or spacing. In addition, none of your teeth should be rotated or twisted. The teeth of your upper jaw should slightly overlap the teeth of your lower jaw […]
Oral cancer is particularly dangerous because in its early stages, it may not be noticed by the patient as it can frequently enlarge in size without producing pain or symptoms. Oral cancers carry a high risk of spreading to the lymph nodes and distant parts of the body if left untreated. We at Acharya Dental […]
I first met Dr. Per Ingvar Branemark in the summer of ’95 in Gothenburg, Sweden. I traveled with 3 other Indian dentists to gain a first hand exposure to dental implants. We arrived at the Branemark Osseointegration Centre in Sweden and were received with the hospitality that the Swedes are well known for. After […]
Beware of what you bite! People who bite their fingernails when stressed, chew on a pencil when nervous or clench their jaw during activities such as playing sports, working out at the gym or sleeping (night grinding) could be placing their teeth at a great risk of being worn down. These unnatural chewing or biting […]
