Veneers vs Crowns for Front Teeth: Which Looks Better?
For front teeth, veneers usually look more natural. A veneer is a thin shell bonded onto the front of the tooth, so most of your own tooth stays put and the light bounces off it the way it does off real enamel. Crowns work differently. They cap the whole tooth, so...
Bleeding Gums When Brushing: Is It Normal or a Warning Sign?
Somebody asked me this last month. A 44-year-old accountant from Adyar, been coming here for a few years. He said his gums had been bleeding a little when he brushed, but only sometimes, and only on one side, so he figured it was fine. He had mentioned it once to a...
Dental Implant Cost in Adyar, Chennai: What Are You Actually Paying For with Dr. Phani Babu
The most common question I get from patients who have been told they need an implant is not about the procedure. It is about the cost. That is a completely fair question. Dental implants are a significant investment and patients deserve a proper explanation of what...
Does Teeth Whitening Sensitivity Last After Treatment?
Teeth whitening sensitivity is temporary. It usually settles within 24 to 48 hours. What’s happening is that the whitening gel opens up tiny channels in the enamel, called dentinal tubules, and for a short while the nerve inside the tooth has less insulation...