Apr 05 2011
Root planing is a procedure that is designed to remove plaque and tartar from the surface of a tooth. As the name suggests, this particular treatment involves the root, or below-the-gum part of the tooth, and is generally only undertaken where there is gum disease present. This answers the second part of the question – [...]
Mar 15 2011
We talk a lot about looking after your teeth, but the gums are equally important. The health of your gums will impact directly on the health of your teeth, and indirectly on your overall health. Periodontal disease, that is, disease of the gums, is one of the causes of heart problems – it is also [...]
Feb 18 2011
Ultrasonic teeth cleaning is a cleaning procedure that uses ultrasound. It’s a powerful high technology approach to removing plaque and tartar from your teeth and gums.
In the past, if you went to the dentist to get your teeth cleaned, he scraped your teeth. It sometimes hurt. But it was an important dental procedure to [...]
Jun 25 2010
How much attention do you pay to your dental health? Can you fight plaque, tartar and cavities? Not sure what they are? Read on.
Plaque is the layer on your teeth that you remove by brushing every day. Plaque is a soft layer of bacteria that usually accumulates near the gum line and in the hard-to-reach [...]
Mar 03 2010
When it comes to dental health, you come across several terms that are alien to you initially but become a part of your everyday use. However, do you know what they mean even if you use them everyday? I am not being condescending, people, but more often than not, we tend to use words we [...]
Dec 07 2009
A friend of mine goes ‘eew’ every time she sees or hears something she doesn’t approve of. Among several other things, tartar elicits a similar response from me. And why not. Tartar is ugly. It not only spoils one’s smile but also raises questions about his/her hygiene sense and character. Yeah, tartar may be one [...]
Mar 06 2009
What is plaque?
This is the layer on your teeth that you remove by brushing everyday. Plaque is a soft layer of bacteria that usually accumulates near the gum line and in the hard-to-reach places between your teeth. Plaque is harmful to the teeth and gums. If plaque is not removed on a regular basis, it [...]
Jul 11 2008
Some terms sound so commonplace that it becomes difficult to ask someone what they mean. Do you ever wonder how plaque and tartar are different but hesitate asking your dentist? Do you want to know what every other line in those dental brochures refers to? This post will help you figure out the basic dental [...]