The Acharya Dental team with the winner of the selfie contest, Premnath. Premnath just won a free checkup (with X-Rays), a free cleaning, and dental treatment worth Rs.5,000 at the clinic. Thanks to everyone who participated. Stay tuned to our official Facebook page for Contest Alert updates.
About one out of three people suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding). Most of the times, bruxism is attributed to stress and anxiety but sometimes it can also be caused by a change in the way the upper and the lower teeth fit together or by a missing or crooked tooth. When a person has bruxism, […]
How do you prevent bad breath from getting worse? Here are some tips. 1) Clean your tongue: The surface of the tongue is home to a potentially foul-smelling bacteria combined with dead cells. Be sure to brush your tongue with your toothbrush after you finish brushing. 2) Rinse after eating and drinking: Rinsing with water […]
If you sense any symptoms of Oral Cancer, then make an appointment with us at Acharya Dental and get tested.
Did you know that saliva is one of our body’s strongest soldiers battling bacteria? Foods that promote saliva production such as limes, cherries and cranberries, can help your body fight bacteria in your mouth. Drinking water is also another great way to produce saliva that helps clear bacteria and cleanse your oral cavity. Foods that […]
Do you need to relieve your dry mouth? 1) Sip water or sugarless drinks 2) Avoid irritants such as alcohol, tobacco and caffeine 3) Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free candy 4) Avoid salty or spicy food 5) Use a humidifier at night 6) Use saliva substitutes However these are just temporary solutions to […]
Dental grills can be extremely harmful for your teeth. Dental grills are decorative dental covers made of metal. Wearing grills for a long time might cause oral issues such as infection from trapped bacteria under the grill, gum disease, bone loss, cavities, gum irritation and chipped teeth. We at Acharya Dental educate our patients on […]
Choosing the right type of toothbrush is also vital for maintaining dental hygiene. Most dentists agree that a soft to medium bristled toothbrush is the best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth. Electric toothbrushes are another good alternative as the vibration from the bristles can potentially help to clean your teeth more effectively. […]
Does every tooth that needs a crown need root canal treatment too? Absolutely not. Root canals are only needed if the infection in a tooth has spread to the root canal system within the tooth causing pain and sensitivity or if there is insufficient tooth structure to support a crown. At Acharya Dental, we believe […]
Did you know that your molars can feel a piece of grit as small as 10 microns across between your teeth? They are a set of eight teeth (excluding your wisdom teeth) at the back of the jaw, with four on top and four on the bottom. Located towards the rear of the mouth, these […]
