MYTH 2: SCALING (CLEANING OF TEETH AND GUMS) LEADS TO LOOSE TEETH Scaling or oral prophylaxis is a procedure during which, teeth are cleaned by removing plaque and tartar from the surfaces of teeth and from between the teeth and gums, using either hand scalers or, more commonly with the aid of an instrument called an ultrasonic scaler. Plaque is, in simple terms, a transparent film of bacteria, ..

GAGGING IN DENTAL OFFICE !!- WHAT TO DO ? – SUMIT DUBEY MDS Reseach Associate It’s a protection turning in to a problem for a dental surgeon and the condition becomes worsen if it occurs at the time of impression making. There are many treatment option to over come gagging. This can be very upsetting when you want to have dental treatment. Gagging can be due to psychological factors, or phys..

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a Prosthodontist/Periodontist/Oral Surgeon places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than..