Category Archives: Teeth Whitening

A word about Chewing Gum

I know many youngsters, especially those who smoke, who frequently reach out for a chewing gum or “mouth fresheners” that they believe will get rid of odour or simply give them a juicy feeling in the mouth. More so owing to the slew of commercials advertising these mints and flavoured gums that supposedly make your […]

Denture Care

I’ve had some patients come in with broken or cracked dentures. A few others somehow managed to get theirs so stained they didn’t feel like putting them in their mouth. So let’s look at some ideas on how to care for dentures. Soak your dentures overnight. Dentures need to stay a little moist for them […]

Common issues with Dental Flossing

Flossing your teeth is an essential and everyday routine that is commonly neglected in India and other developing nations. My patients frequently come to me with lots of questions and concerns about flossing. Some complain of bleeding gums. Others are bothered stiff by dental floss that gets stuck between their teeth or in their cavities. […]

How to Get Whiter Teeth

As a practicing dentist, one of the most common questions that patients, or even friends and family ask me, is should I undergo teeth whitening? Will my teeth lose their thickness? Can I use a tooth whitening paste? There are as many answers as there can be smiles. Each person has a different set of […]