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Dental Radiographs: Intraoral And Extraoral X-Rays

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Also known as radiographs, X-rays are integral components any dental care procedure. In most cases, X-rays are diagnostic, but can also be used as preventatives, helping dentists identify potential dental issues well before they become a major complication. Essentially, an X-ray is an energy form that moves through soft tissues and is absorbed by the dense ones.  Dental X-rays are images of bones, teeth and soft tissues surrounding them and help diagnose cavities, bone loss and complications in dental structure , which are often left undiagnosed during visual examinations.  Also Read:  Root canal dentist Dental X-rays are divided into two distinct categories, which are intraoral X-rays, taken inside the mouth, and extraoral X-rays, outside of the mouth. With higher details and sophistication, the former is the more commonly used procedure. Intraoral X-rays In dentistry, intraoral radiographs are the most common types of X-rays and provide the dentists...

6 Signs That You Must Visit A Dentist

For an overall dental hygiene , an appointment every six months functions as a vital pillar. However, there are many instances where we feel that our mouths are not at their very best. And whether 6 or 60, dental visits become a must in such scenarios. Be it your busy schedule or hectic social life, if you're one of those putting off that much-needed dentist visit, you could seriously regret it later in life. Also Read:  Invisalign Cost in Delhi Root Canal Cost In India Additionally, here are a few sure shot signs that you should definitely knock your dentist's door: 1. Tooth ache : Tooth ache is, in fact one of the most common, yet one of the most ignored indications that you immediately require a dental visit. Although it hits seriously hard, and is often too difficult to ignore, it could be something more serious than you perceive, and thus it's mandatory that you seek dental consultation. 2. Inflamed gums : Medically known as gingival inflammation, gum...

Periodontology & Periodontists In Delhi, India

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Most of us know what gum disease/periodontal disease is. Periodontics/Periodontology is the dentistry specialty that covers the study, diagnosis & treatment (both surgical and non-surgical) of the diseases and conditions of the periodontium, i.e. the tissues that surround and support teeth. It also deals with maintaining/ improving the health and the aesthetics of these tissues. Periodontium actually consists of four components - gingiva (Same as gums), cementum (This is a hard connective tissue that covers the tooth root. Patients who suffer from teeth sensitivity have cementum layer worn away.), alveolar bone (This is the part of the jaw bone that contains tooth sockets, that hold teeth.), and periodontal ligament. (Simply speaking, the periodontal ligament, or the PDL is what attaches the tooth to the alveolar bone.) Also Read:  RCT Treatment Periodontists are dentists who are experts in the in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gum disease, ment...