What does a dentist do?
A dentist takes care of problems of your oral health, which includes your mouth, jaw, teeth, and gums. You could go to a dentist for teeth cleaning, filling, extraction, root canal treatment, and treatment of oral diseases including tooth decay, gum disease, and mouth cancer. There are various types of dentists, each dealing with a specific dental concern.

Can a dentist fix braces for me?
Yes, a specific type of dentist, called an orthodontist, deals with the alignment and straightness of teeth and problems with your bite (the way your upper and lower teeth fit together). An orthodontist can help you with braces for problems with your teeth.

What type of mirror is used by dentists?
Dentists use a concave mirror (with an inwardly bent reflecting surface and a polished outward surface) to provide a larger and brighter image of the interior of your mouth, making it easier for the dentist to see the back of your mouth. A concave mirror provides a larger image without inverting it.

 Is there a Dentists day?
Yes, there is a National Dentist’s Day and it is celebrated every year on March 6th in India.

 Is there a specific kid’s dentist?
Yes, a dentist for kids is called a pediatric dentist or pedodontist. A pediatric dentist has special qualifications and experience in dealing with a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth, throughout the various stages of childhood up until teenage years.

What are the different types of dentists?
There are generally seven types of dentists:General Dentist: for routine teeth cleaning and dental examination. Pediatric Dentist: for children’s oral health issues.Orthodontist: for teeth and jaw alignment using braces and retainers, etc. Periodontist: for problems with the gums. Endodontist: for issues with tooth nerves and root canal treatment.Oral Surgeon: for diseases of the teeth and jaw.Prosthodontist: for problems with teeth and jaw bones. Cosmetic dentists are also regarded as dental specialists, and deal with aesthetic problems.

Do I need a dentist’s appointment before consulting?
It is better to book an appointment with your dentist before going for a consultation, to avoid problems with availability and long waiting times. Nowadays, it is very easy to book an appointment online with your dentist.

How to remove tartar from teeth without a dentist?
Tartar, also called dental calculus, is the yellow-brown hard calcified deposit on your teeth and gums. There are many suggested home remedies such as using baking soda, white vinegar, and orange peels for tartar removal. However, it is best to seek help from a dentist for a clean and accurate job.

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The best dentists in Chennai providing dental services for all dental-related problems for the past 23Years (2001). Dr. D. P. Uma Magesh MDS, Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon has been in the field of dentistry for the past twenty-five years providing personalized quality dental care in Chennai with an ambition to take Indian dentistry to International standards at a Budget affordable to all.

Chennai Dental Centre – well-designed and integrated with systematic follow-up, consultation, treatment planning, and quality treatments.

The Clinic – is equipped with the best dental equipment with all international safety standards. The sterilization protocol for the instruments and equipment is at par with international standards and norms
Chennai Dental Centre – is interested in establishing a long-term doctor-patient relationship through regular dental visits, reminders, and the best possible dental care.
Why Chennai Dental Centre – Listining to the patients Dental compliants patiently,arriving on a Diagnosis quickly,educating the patient about present Dental condition and preparing Treatment plan with all available options and Explaning about the Treatment outcome and cost.

Chennai Dental Centre has been awarded the best dental clinic in Chennai, Tamilnadu by Merit Awards. The clinic has 10 branches located in Chennai. The Chrompet branch is providing the best dental care with the best dentists and experienced dental surgeons in nearby areas like Pallavaram, Pammal, Tambaram, Bharathipuram, Guduvancheri, Chengalpattu, Tambaram Sanatorium, Kanchipuram, Nemilicherry, Kamarajapuram.

Chennai Dental Centre is the best option for patients who search for a dentist near them with good experience, service, quality, assurance, budget-friendly, and value for money.

The clinic tops in the patient testimonials and Google reviews with 23 years of experience in the field of dentistry, serving the community and has been named as the promising dental center, affordable, and the best dental clinic by the public.

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The specialists study your smile and provide you various options to make your beautiful smile more dazzling and elegant. The doctor examines the face and profile, colour and tone of skin, hair, and teeth colour before the makeover. The procedures include:

Dental Veneers:

Also known as laminates, these are thin shells of layers of specific shades customized for each patient. They are stuck on the front surface of the teeth. These veneers are used to improve the shade of the teeth especially for patients with brown or stained teeth. The procedure generally requires two appointments. The tooth is prepared slightly to hold these laminates and impressions are made. The second appointment involves sticking the laminates on each tooth with special dental cement.

Smile Correction:

This includes the correction of positions of the teeth using braces and aligners. The treatment is planned by specialists. The patient needs to have monthly follow-ups.

Esthetic fillings:

These are dental fillings that have an excellent shade match to the adjacent teeth. The specialist uses multiple shades like an artist to bring about a close to natural look to your teeth. Mild tooth adjustments are done before the fillings.

Tooth jewelry:

Tooth jewelry is also known as SKYCE is placing a colored gem and bonding them to your teeth. It adds a sparkle to your dazzling teeth. It is temporary and you can select from varieties of color to choose with based on your needs.

Teeth whitening:

This procedure is used to brighten your teeth using certain bleaching agents compatible with the teeth and structures around. It is available in forms that can be self-applied or professionally applied by the dentist. Talk to our dentist based on your needs.

Gum reshaping:

In certain patients when the gums are exposed more than the adequate level, they are reshaped for improving the appearance of the smile. The procedure is done under local anesthetic and after healing shows appreciable changes.

Smile Makeover is an art to provide you with a bright dazzling smile. It involves a set of treatment that improves the appearance of the smile such as dental veneers, smile correction, teeth whitening, Composite bonding, gums reshaping.

The specialists study your smile and provide you various options to make your beautiful smile more dazzling and elegant. The doctor examines the face and profile, colour and tone of skin, hair, and teeth colour before the makeover. The procedures include:

Dental Veneers:

Also known as laminates, these are thin shells of layers of specific shades customized for each patient. They are stuck on the front surface of the teeth. These veneers are used to improve the shade of the teeth especially for patients with brown or stained teeth. The procedure generally requires two appointments. The tooth is prepared slightly to hold these laminates and impressions are made. The second appointment involves sticking the laminates on each tooth with special dental cement.

Smile Correction:

This includes the correction of positions of the teeth using braces and aligners. The treatment is planned by specialists. The patient needs to have monthly follow-ups.

Esthetic fillings:

These are dental fillings that have an excellent shade match to the adjacent teeth. The specialist uses multiple shades like an artist to bring about a close to natural look to your teeth. Mild tooth adjustments are done before the fillings.

Tooth jewelry:

Tooth jewelry is also known as SKYCE is placing a colored gem and bonding them to your teeth. It adds a sparkle to your dazzling teeth. It is temporary and you can select from varieties of color to choose with based on your needs.

Teeth whitening:

This procedure is used to brighten your teeth using certain bleaching agents compatible with the teeth and structures around. It is available in forms that can be self-applied or professionally applied by the dentist. Talk to our dentist based on your needs.

Gum reshaping:

In certain patients when the gums are exposed more than the adequate level, they are reshaped for improving the appearance of the smile. The procedure is done under local anesthetic and after healing shows appreciable changes.

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• It is not a permanent solution and you might require a whitening procedure after its shade becomes darker again.
• It might cause sensitivity for others based on the health of the teeth. Teeth whitening is not advisable for people with thin teeth.

If you are using at-home products, then it is better to get an opinion from the dentist before using them. The dentist will be the best person to advise you on the right type based on your shade of the teeth and the health of your teeth and gums.

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