Common FAQs About Dentistry Services

The important aspects to look out for in a good toothbrush are the type of bristle and the size of the head. It's best to use a soft toothbrush with a small head. Medium and hard brushes cause irritation and recession of the gums. A small head helps you clean each tooth completely and also reduces the chance of gum injury. Brush your teeth twice a day and visit your dentist at least twice a year for healthy teeth. 

It's best to use a fluoride containing toothpaste as it helps decrease the occurrence of dental decay. You can use any toothpaste that tastes good to you as long as it contains fluoride.

Flossing your teeth once a day is sufficient to prevent cavities from forming in between your teeth where the toothbrush can't reach. It also keeps your gums healthy.

A badly damaged tooth is restored by covering all or most of the tooth. This repair takes place after removing old fillings, the fractured tooth structure, and all decay. The restoration material includes gold, porcelain, composites, and even stainless steel. Dentists call these restorations "crowns." Patients call the tooth-colored ones "caps" and the gold or stainless steel ones "crowns."

Bridges and partial dentures are used to replace missing teeth. A bridge is permanently attached to the abutment teeth or the implants. A partial denture is secured to the teeth by clasps. It can easily be removed. Patients usually prefer bridges than partial dentures.

Not necessarily. Crowns strengthen the teeth and help them return to normal form and function. They are necessary for most teeth which have had root canal treatments. But not every tooth needing a crown needs to have a root canal.