Cleaning and Shaping (Step 1 of RCT)

General Dentistry

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Cleaning and Shaping (Step 1 of RCT)” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] Cleaning & Shaping of root canals is the first step during Root Canal Treatment (RCT). This helps to clear up the infection inside the roots of the tooth and thoroughly sterilize the root canals. It involves Access Opening: It is done to gain…

Importance of Pulp Therapy in Milk Teeth

Dental Decay, Milk Teeth, Pediatric Dentistry

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Importance of Pulp Therapy in Milk Teeth” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left”] Pulp therapy is done in milk teeth when the decay reaches pulp and causes inflammation of pulp, periodontal ligament space or infection reaches underlying bone.  Pulp therapy – Relieves pain Eliminates infections Controls inflammation (which may lead to swelling) Prolongs milk tooth preservation Prevents…

Root Canal Treatment (RCT)

General Dentistry

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Root Canal Treatment (RCT)” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is generally considered to be the most effective way to remove inflammation and infection in the root canals (Stages 4 & 5).  There are essentially 2 steps in RCT Cleaning & Shaping of root canals: This helps to clear up the infection…

Stages of Dental Caries

Dental Decay, General Dentistry, Milk Teeth, Pediatric Dentistry

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Stages of Dental Caries” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] Dental caries is an infectious and transmissible disease because it is caused by bacteria colonizing the tooth surfaces. Dental caries progresses in stages  Stage 1: White spots to brownish spots Stage 2: Decay extending into enamel  Stage 3: Decay extending into dentin Stage 4: Local infection…

Stages of Dental Caries

Dental Decay, General Dentistry, Milk Teeth, Pediatric Dentistry

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Stages of Dental Caries” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] Dental caries is an infectious and transmissible disease because it is caused by bacteria colonizing the tooth surfaces. Dental caries progresses in stages  Stage 1: White spots to brownish spots Stage 2: Decay extending into enamel  Stage 3: Decay extending into dentin Stage 4: Local infection…