General Dentistry

What is a root canal treatment?

A root canal treatment is simply used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. The infected nerve and pulp of the tooth are removed and inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. The destructed tooth structure is covered with a crown. Thus even a damaged tooth can be saved !

These are specialized dental treatments of children below age of 14 years. The multiple dental problems which children face during the growth period can be treated with pediatric dental treatments.

As the age advances a person starts facing multiple dental problems. Geriatric dentistry is a specially designed branch for treatment of people above age 60.

• Removable dentures
• Fixed dentures
• Full mouth reconstruction
• Gum treatment

Includes prevention of your teeth & gums from the underlying damage.

• Patient counseling for maintenance of oral hygiene
• Fluoride treatment for prevention of caries
• Oral hygiene sessions for clean & fresh breadth
• Screening for deformities

Crown

Crowns are restorations used to strengthen a tooth or improves it shape. Crowns are most often used for teeth that are broken, worn or partially destroyed by tooth decay.
Crown is cemented onto an existing the tooth and they fully cover the portion of your tooth above the gum line.

Bridge

A bridge may be used to replace missing teeth, help maintain the shape of your face and alleviates stress on your face.
A support of adjacent sound teeth is been taken and the missing teeth are replaced.
Crowns and bridges are made into Metal, Metal with ceramic or Metal free ceramics.
The success of crowns or bridges depend on the foundation other teeth, gums or bone to which it is attached. Therefore it is very important to keep your existing teeth, gums and jaw, healthy & strong.