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Dental Implant

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  Dental Implant Treatment Dental Implantology is a branch of dentistry dealing with dental implants. A dental implant is a rigid metallic structure that resembles a tooth root. It is inserted into the jaw bone ( upper or lower ) in place of a missing tooth/teeth. The rigid fixture is usually made up of metal; Titanium/ titanium alloys. Difference between dental implants and bridges. SNO DENTAL  IMPLANTS TOOTH SUPPORTED BRIDGES 1. Single missing tooth = one implant and cap. ( natural teeth remain untouched) Single missing tooth = 2 natural teeth will be ground and you will receive three caps ( bridge). 2. Cost of one implant = Cost of one Zirconia bridge for a single missing tooth. More economical ( metal-ceramic bridges) 3. Best esthetics Slightly compromised 4. Easy maintenance Multiple caps therefore more maintenance. 5. Long-lasting May require replacement after a few years. Dental Implant Surgeries All-On-6 Full Mouth Dental Implants

Invisible Braces

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Invisible Braces Everybody wants a great smile, but a lot of us need help to get there. More and more people are having success with clear orthodontic devices called Invisible aligners. Conventional Braces use brackets ( either in Metal or Ceramic) connected by wires to move teeth into ideal positions and to improve smile and aesthetics . Invisible braces, also known as clear aligners, slowly move the position of your teeth over time, just like traditional metal braces, the main difference is the method in which this is done . Invisible Braces are made of clear plastic, aligners that fit snugly around your teeth and are barely noticeable to others . As clear aligners are so inconspicuous, they’re very popular with adults, who may feel self- conscious with metal braces in their mouth. These aligners usually worn through the day and night . It is usually removed for brushing teeth and for eating. How do invisible aligners work? What do they do? You’ll get a sets of multiple aligners ( fo

Braces for Teeth

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Orthodontics It is a branch of dentistry that deals with the prevention and correction of teeth that are improperly aligned in the mouth to improve a person’s smile and health. It also focuses on modifying facial growth also called dentofacial orthopedics. What are improperly aligned teeth?   Teeth that are too forwardly protruding   Crowding or zig-zag alignment of teeth in the mouth   Lower front teeth bite too much into upper front teeth leading to no visibility of lower teeth.   Upper and lower front or back teeth do not touch each other completely closing the mouth.   Gummy smile   Gaps between teeth. The devices that are used to correct these abnormalities are called braces. Orthodontics Treatments Lingual Braces Self Ligating Braces Ceramic Braces Metal Braces Invisible Braces Benefits of orthodontic treatment ? Improved esthetics that will give u a beautiful smile, greater confidence, and reassurance in your appearance. Comfort and ease of chewing as upper and lower teeth join

Teeth Whitening in Hyderabad

  What is teeth whitening? Brushing and flossing keep our teeth bright, white and healthy, it can never bring back that brightness and sparkle once it is lost. Teeth whitening is a process that whitens and brightens your natural teeth without modifying the teeth by grinding or placing caps. This procedure improves the color of the teeth by a few shades. In the olden days Teeth whitening was a process of soaking your teeth in a hydrogen peroxide-based solution in order to remove the surface stains to make them appear whiter. Newer methods of teeth whitening include   Laser teeth whitening   Zoom teeth whitening When do you lose out on the sparkle of your teeth?   Food and drink consumption ( tea, coffee, soda)   Habits: smoking and tobacco chewing.   Not visiting a dentist regularly for scaling/cleaning.   Certain antibiotic usage.   Age: with age, whiter enamel wears and yellow appearing dentin is seen more.   This can be restored with teeth whitening procedures. It does not work when