Dental questions, answered in plain words
The things patients ask us at the chair and on WhatsApp, written up by Dr. Shabnam so you can read them at 2 AM or before your child's first visit.
Clear Aligners vs Braces: Which One Is Right for You?
Aligners are invisible and removable. Braces are cheaper and fix more. Here is the honest comparison, including what each actually costs in Bangalore and which cases only braces can fix.
Dr. Shabnam
Bleeding Gums: What It Means and When to See a Dentist
A little pink in the sink is so common that most people ignore it. It is the earliest warning sign of gum disease, and at this stage it is completely reversible. Here is what to do.
Dr. Shabnam
Root Canal Treatment: What Actually Happens, Sitting by Sitting
The words "root canal" scare more people than the treatment ever does. Here is exactly what happens from the first X-ray to the final crown, in plain words, from a root canal specialist.
Dr. Shabnam
Teeth Cleaning (Scaling): Does It Weaken Teeth? 7 Myths, Answered
"Cleaning loosens your teeth" is the most repeated piece of dental advice in India, and it is wrong. Here is what scaling actually does, what it does not, and how often you need it.
Dr. Shabnam
Wisdom Tooth Pain: Why It Hurts and When It Needs to Come Out
Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out, but the ones that hurt usually do. Here is how to tell the difference, what to do about the pain tonight, and what removal is really like.
Dr. Shabnam
Your Child's First Dental Visit: When to Go, What Happens and How to Prepare
The right age is earlier than most parents think, the visit is shorter than they fear, and a little preparation at home decides whether your child grows up liking the dentist or dreading it.
Dr. Shabnam
Tooth Pain at Night: Why It Gets Worse and What to Do Till Morning
A toothache that was bearable all day turns unbearable the moment you lie down. Here is why that happens, what genuinely helps tonight, and what the pain is trying to tell you.
Dr. Shabnam
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