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Denta Dura dental clinic Centre for oro-facial rehab and enhancement ( no dermat )

15/08/2026

Happy 80th Independence Day ! Jai Hind , Jai Bharat 🫡

The joy of wearing ethnic to work place !
14/06/2026

The joy of wearing ethnic to work place !

Smile makeover - 6 unit 3M essential crowns
14/05/2026

Smile makeover - 6 unit 3M essential crowns

Some routine work !!
11/05/2026

Some routine work !!

Dental Cavity (Progress and treatment options )• A cavity starts as a small damage in the outer layer of the tooth.• In ...
11/05/2026

Dental Cavity
(Progress and treatment options )

• A cavity starts as a small damage in the outer layer of the tooth.
• In the early stage, it can often be reversed with proper care and fluoride.
• If ignored, the decay spreads deeper into the tooth.
• As the cavity grows, sensitivity and pain may begin.
• Deep cavities can reach the nerve and cause severe toothache.
• Advanced infection may lead to swelling, pus formation, and difficulty eating.
• Early stages usually need simple fillings.
• Deeper infections may require root canal treatment or tooth extraction.
• Regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups help prevent cavities.
• Treating cavities early saves the tooth, time, pain, and treatment cost.

🦷 CAN A ROOT CANAL BE AVOIDED?✅ YES — If treated early! • Small cavity → ✔️ Simple filling • Mild sensitivity (no linger...
13/04/2026

🦷 CAN A ROOT CANAL BE AVOIDED?

✅ YES — If treated early!
• Small cavity → ✔️ Simple filling
• Mild sensitivity (no lingering pain) → ✔️ Early treatment possible
• Regular dental visits → ✔️ Problems caught early

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⚠️ ROOT CANAL IS NEEDED WHEN:
• Severe toothache 😣
• Pain while chewing
• Long-lasting sensitivity to hot/cold
• Swelling or pus in gums
• Deep decay reaching the nerve

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🚫 DON’T IGNORE THE SIGNS

Avoiding treatment can lead to:
• Infection spreading to bone
• Abscess (pus formation)
• Increased pain & swelling
• Tooth loss ❌

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🛡️ HOW TO PREVENT ROOT CANAL
• Brush twice daily 🪥
• Floss regularly
• Limit sugary foods 🍬
• Visit dentist every 6 months
• Treat cavities early

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💡 REMEMBER

👉 “Early treatment saves your tooth easily.
Delay may lead to root canal or extraction.”

FLUORIDE APPLICATION IN CHILDREN 👉Fluoride application is a simple, safe dental treatment that helps prevent tooth deca...
26/03/2026

FLUORIDE APPLICATION IN CHILDREN 👉

Fluoride application is a simple, safe dental treatment that helps prevent tooth decay (cavities) and strengthen your child’s teeth.

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💡 What is Fluoride?

Fluoride is a natural mineral that:
• Makes teeth stronger
• Helps repair early damage (remineralization)
• Protects against cavity-causing bacteria

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👶 Why do children need it?

Children’s teeth are more prone to cavities due to:
• Frequent milk or sugary food intake
• Incomplete brushing habits
• Newly erupting (soft) teeth

👉 Fluoride acts like a protective shield for teeth.

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🦷 When is fluoride application recommended?
• High risk of cavities
• Visible early white or brown spots on teeth
• History of tooth decay
• Poor oral hygiene
• Orthodontic braces (in older children)

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🧴 How is it applied?
• Fluoride comes as varnish, gel, or foam
• Applied by dentist using a brush or tray
• Takes only 2–5 minutes

👉 Most commonly used: fluoride varnish

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😊 Is it painful?
• Completely painless
• No injections or drilling
• Child-friendly and quick

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⏱️ How often is it needed?
• Usually every 3 to 6 months
• Depends on child’s cavity risk

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⚠️ Aftercare instructions
• Do not eat/drink for 30 minutes
• Avoid hot/sticky foods for few hours
• Don’t brush teeth for 4–6 hours (or as advised)

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✅ Is fluoride safe?

Yes, when used in proper dental amounts:
• Safe and widely recommended by dentists worldwide
• Very small quantity used
• Helps prevent painful cavities

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🚫 Common myths
• ❌ “Fluoride is harmful” → Not true in dental use
• ❌ “Only adults need dental care” → Children benefit the most

SCALING VS DEEP SCALING 🦷 What is Scaling (Regular Cleaning)?Scaling is a routine dental cleaning.✔️ When is it needed? ...
26/03/2026

SCALING VS DEEP SCALING

🦷 What is Scaling (Regular Cleaning)?

Scaling is a routine dental cleaning.

✔️ When is it needed?
• Mild gum disease (gingivitis)
• Bleeding gums while brushing
• Bad breath
• Visible tartar (yellow/brown deposits)

✔️ What is done?
• Removes plaque and tartar above and slightly below the gum line
• Done using ultrasonic scaler
• Usually completed in one sitting

✔️ Pain & recovery
• Mostly painless (may feel mild sensitivity)
• No anesthesia needed
• Back to normal immediately

👉 Think of it as a preventive cleaning

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🦷 What is Deep Scaling (Root Planing)?

Deep scaling is a more advanced cleaning for gum disease.

✔️ When is it needed?
• Moderate to severe gum disease (periodontitis)
• Gum pockets (gums pulling away from teeth)
• Loose teeth
• Pus discharge or persistent bad breath

✔️ What is done?
• Cleans deep below the gum line
• Removes bacteria and tartar from tooth roots
• Smoothens root surface so gums can reattach
• Done in multiple sittings (quadrants)

✔️ Pain & recovery
• Done under local anesthesia
• Mild soreness for few days
• Temporary sensitivity possible

👉 Think of it as a treatment to stop gum disease progression

A woman, A universe of love.Celebrating the strength that creates life and nurture it 🤍Here’s to strong women.May we kno...
08/03/2026

A woman, A universe of love.
Celebrating the strength that creates life and nurture it 🤍
Here’s to strong women.
May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. 💫

🦷 1. Gingival AbscessDefinition: • A localized pus collection confined to the gum margin (gingiva) without involving the...
06/11/2025

🦷 1. Gingival Abscess

Definition:
• A localized pus collection confined to the gum margin (gingiva) without involving the tooth or periodontal structures deeply.

Key Points:
• Location: On the gingival surface, usually between the tooth and gum margin.
• Cause: Foreign body (like popcorn husk, food debris) trapped in the gum.
• Tooth Vitality: Tooth is vital (alive) — no damage to pulp.
• Pain: Localized, mild to moderate pain.
• Swelling: Small, well-defined swelling on gum surface.
• Pus Discharge: Often visible at the margin.
• Treatment: Removal of foreign body, gentle drainage, saline rinse, sometimes antibiotics.

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🦷 2. Periodontal Abscess

Definition:
• A localized accumulation of pus within the periodontal pocket (supporting tissues of tooth), associated with periodontitis.

Key Points:
• Location: Lateral side of the tooth root, within deep periodontal pocket.
• Cause: Blockage of pocket drainage, calculus, or foreign material in pocket.
• Tooth Vitality: Tooth usually vital (pulp not affected initially).
• Pain: Deep, throbbing pain; worsens on chewing or touching the tooth.
• Swelling: Along the gum margin or lateral aspect of tooth.
• Pocket: Deep periodontal pocket with pus discharge on probing.
• Treatment: Drainage through pocket, scaling and root planing, sometimes antibiotics, and management of underlying periodontitis.

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🦷 3. Periapical Abscess

Definition:
• A localized pus collection at the apex (tip) of the tooth root, resulting from pulpal infection or necrosis.

Key Points:
• Location: At root apex, within alveolar bone.
• Cause: Bacterial invasion through caries → pulp infection → necrosis → spread to periapical region.
• Tooth Vitality: Tooth is non-vital (dead pulp).
• Pain: Severe, throbbing, continuous pain; tooth feels “high” or tender to bite.
• Swelling: Begins in alveolar bone → extends to soft tissue (can cause facial swelling).
• Pus Discharge: Through sinus tract or via periodontal ligament.
• Treatment: Root canal therapy (RCT) or extraction; drainage and antibiotics if swelling is extensive.

NOTE : treatment protocol is different for all the abscesses. Do not self medicate.

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4th Floor , Above Dominos Pizza Akshayanagar Landmark/DLF Westendheights
Bangalore
560076

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

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+918043746814

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