Is Wisdom Tooth Removal Riskier in Your 30s Than 20s?
Yes, wisdom tooth removal is slightly riskier in your 30s than your 20s. By your 30s the jawbone has grown denser and the tooth roots are fully formed, often wrapping closer to the nerve, so extraction takes more effort and healing runs a touch slower. The risk is...
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...