Periodontics

Gum stimulator, How and when to use it?

July 6, 2022Dr Balasubramanya

What is a Gum Stimulator? A gum stimulator is a device that looks like a toothbrush. They have angulated ends with pointed rubber cone tips. Earlier, these were made of metal. However, the modern oral care gum stimulators are made of plastic and are designed to upgrade blood flow to the gums. When it comes […]

Gum Recession – Causes Symptoms Treatment and Prevention

June 18, 2022Dr Balasubramanya

Overview Gum Recession Gum recession is a condition where your gums pull away from your teeth. It is caused by many things, including aggressive brushing, smoking, and even genetics. Treatments are antibiotics, antimicrobial mouth rinses and surgery. Once you have gum recession, it cannot be reversed. However, dental treatment can prevent the prognosis from worsening. […]

Dark and gummy smile treatment – 3 effective options that will help

April 30, 2022Dr Balasubramanya

Looking for a gummy smile treatment? Is your dark and gummy smile bothering you? Then this article is for you – The size and form of our smile line depend on a number of factors, including the size and shape of our teeth, our facial muscles, our gum tissue, and the shape and size of […]

laser Gingivectomy procedure

April 8, 2022Dr Balasubramanya

Laser Gingivectomy Procedure and Treatment Laser Gingivectomy is the surgical removal of the gingiva (gum tissue) using advanced Lasers – a minimally invasive to moderate oral surgery. The technique controls tissue overgrowth and improves the appearance of teeth by removing the gingiva. Gingivectomy is a procedure that can be done to treat gingivitis. It’s also […]

Waterpik or String Flossing: Which is best?

March 26, 2022Dr Balasubramanya 1

Waterpiks are oral irrigating devices that help clean your teeth with a stream of water instead of a strand of floss which is a traditional flossing technique. If you visit your dentist, probably your dentist would have asked you “Are you flossing regularly?” It’s asked so because it is important! Most of us hate running […]

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, […]

Periodontitis – Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

October 27, 2021Dr Balasubramanya 2

The word “periodontitis” comes from “periodontium”, which means “surrounding (peri) the tooth (odont)”. Periodontium includes all the components that hold the tooth in the jawbone: the gum (gingiva), the bone, and the Cementum – the anchoring structure on the surface of the root. The periodontium surrounds the entire root. What is Periodontitis? Periodontitis is a […]

Benefits of WPT in treating Periodontitis – Wavelength optimised periodontal therapy

September 27, 2021Dr Balasubramanya

What are the Benefits of WPT or Wavelength optimised periodontal therapy Reduced bleeding using Wavelength optimised periodontal therapy People who have gingivitis or advanced gum disease suffer from extreme bone loss and gum bleeding. Therefore, it’s crucial to eliminate bacteria from the teeth and gingival pockets. Lasers present the benefit of not only removing the […]

Is your Gummy Smile Bothering you? Here’s how it can be fixed

April 7, 2021Dr Balasubramanya

How to fix your gummy smile? Hiding your smile because your gums are more prominent? Is this causing you to be more self-conscious? Are you sometimes embarrassed by it in a public setting? Can you imagine the bittersweet feeling of being embarrassed every time you laugh in delight? Well, we do and we believe no […]

Is Wisdom Tooth Extraction linked to Bad Breath?

February 24, 2021Dr Balasubramanya

You have surely heard of the phrase, “With age comes wisdom!” Well, in this article we are talking about the Wisdom Teeth or Third Molars. Just to add to this, we would like to tell you that the name “Wisdom Teeth” is derived from the fact that they’re normally the last ones to come through, […]