Endodontics

Why metal fillings should be replaced with composite fillings

January 20, 2023Dr Balasubramanya

Metal fillings, also known as amalgam fillings, have been used for decades to repair cavities and other dental issues. However, there are growing concerns surrounding their use. One of the main concerns is the potential health risks associated with metal fillings, including allergic reactions and toxicity. Additionally, metal fillings can expand and contract with temperature […]

Cracked tooth syndrome: how CBCT can help in better diagnosis and treatment

May 5, 2022Dr Balasubramanya

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS) is a type of tooth fracture that can be difficult to diagnose for the dentist as well as a painful and frustrating experience for the patient. When a crack occurs in your tooth, which does not completely split the tooth, or no part of the tooth is broken off, it is […]

Tooth Sensitivity Causes, Prevention and Ways to Tackle the Pain

March 13, 2022Dr Balasubramanya

What is Toot Sensitivity? Do you sometimes feel a sharp pain in the teeth while sipping a hot coffee or while eating an ice cream? If so, it could be Tooth sensitivity or “dentine hypersensitivity.” Tooth Sensitivity is discomfort in the teeth triggered by stimuli such as cold, hot, sweet, or sour foods and drinks, […]

Root Canal Therapy – Everything you need to know

November 19, 2021Dr Balasubramanya 1

“You are required to undergo Root Canal Therapy!” Do these words sound frightful? – You possibly fear thinking about the fact that you need to undergo the drill and the procedure might be painful. This fear could be because of the incorrect information you must have read or heard from unverified sources. The best source […]

Regular V/S Laser Assisted Root Canal Treatment

September 22, 2021dsblradmin

The use of LASERs has been a successful practice in the medical field for decades. When it comes to dentistry, there has been a strong development of lasers in this field too. That’s because lasers can be efficiently used to treat two of the most prevalent oral ailments: tooth decay and gum disease. The popularity […]

Ease your Dentophobia – How to overcome dental anxiety ?

July 29, 2021Dr Balasubramanya

Imagine you are suffering from a severe toothache, would you prefer to bear the pain or immediately visit the dentist? If you fear going to the dentist, you are not alone! Many people avoid going to the dentist because of anxiety or fear. If you too do, then you might have Dentophobia. What is Dentophobia? […]

5 Types of Dental fillings, Which one is the best?

March 8, 2021Dr Balasubramanya 1

Types of Dental fillings: A trip to a dental clinic isn’t an exciting one. Especially if you’ve been experiencing signs of cavities. But, visiting the dentist is important and not an option, in fact, it is the only option to be considered when experiencing cavities. Early diagnosis can not only help prevent cavities but avoid […]

No more drilling – Contactless Cavity filling with Er-Yag Laser

April 1, 2019Dr Balasubramanya 3

Instead of drills, laser-assisted contactless cavity filling uses a laser beam is used to cut into the tooth's spot of decay without the laser cutting into the healthy enamel and dentin of the tooth. The laser works by heating water molecules in the tooth, which expand and dislodge decay.

8 ways stress can affect your dental health

August 5, 2018Dr. Ramya

How stress affects Dental Health In today’s fast-paced life, the world is overrun by stress. Stress itself isn’t bad. In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do better. But having an extreme amount of stress for a chronic period of time will result in many negative outcomes, including […]

Most Commonly Asked Questions about Root Canal Treatment

July 22, 2018Dr Balasubramanya

What is a root canal treatment? Root canal treatment is a common procedure to relieve dental pain and save your teeth. Patients typically need a root canal when there is inflammation or infection in the roots of a tooth. During root canal treatment, an endodontist who specializes in such treatment carefully removes the pulp inside […]