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SMILE, YOU DESERVE IT!

DR. DIKSHA TAHILRAMANI BATRA

Dentist

SMILE, YOU DESERVE IT!

We belong to an era where we have been blessed by technology in every sphere of life to make life more effective and comfortable. Unfortunately while technology has penetrated each and every field of health and medicine, few of us know about the latest strides in technology that dentistry has to offer. The good news is that we’ve come a long way! Dentists now have the power to give you a gorgeous confident smile that can bedazzle everyone around you. Whatever it is that has affected your smile negatively, be it trauma, dental diseases or just bad hygiene or nutrition, has probably impacted the health of your tooth enamel and possibly killed your confidence and your ability to smile as well! But fret not, Smile Essentials has it all covered for you. Let’s delve into the details and discuss the various treatments so as to give you a clear idea about the process of getting the perfect smile reconstructed for you.

 

 

WHAT ARE PAIN-FREE DENTAL INNOVATIONS?

Pain-free Dental Innovations are often described as technologies used these days to treat dental health problems without the unnecessary torture that we earlier endured in the name of dentistry. Now these, innovations are useful in two great ways.

  • First, they offer effective ways to minimize if not completely eliminate the dangers to your gums and teeth.
  • Secondly, they aim at providing you extreme comfort whenever you undergo any type of dental treatment.

DID YOU KNOW?

In the past, the treatment of root canals and cavities was among the most dreaded dental procedures due to the pain and discomfort involved. Patients would often fear getting a cavity or root canal treatment as they could not tolerate the excruciating pain experienced during these dental treatments.

 

 

The good news now is that all of this has changed, and you would be thrilled to know that you can reinvent your smile with pain free dental innovations.

WHAT MAKES THIS TECHNOLOGY UNIQUE?

Pain-free dental technology involves the usage of a dental laser to replace the painful needles and drills that were previously used when carrying out dental surgery. This is the most effective and painless way of reinventing your smile-whether you have any cavities, gum diseases or even tooth removal. The best part about this approach is the fact that the patient also heals faster.

 

 

GUM DISEASE TREATMENT-SURGERY?

EARLIER : Periodontitis is the major cause of tooth loss in adults, and the only treatment that works for gum disease usually involves surgically treating or cleaning the gums-involving not only injections but also blades and stitches. With the advent of a variety of pain-free dental innovations, this treatment no longer required painful needles, blades or even stitches. NOW: The entire procedure can be carried out non invasively by a straight flash of laser light used to treat infections which a blade cannot access without cutting open the gum. Even painful swellings or tumors can be removed with laser surgery. Advantages to the patient are not just limited to during the procedure but even after since healing is faster, bleeding is negligible, and there is no swelling or pain which would hamper daily activities.

ROOT CANAL THERAPY

  • NOW: Root canal treatment has also become less painful with the use of multiple pain free innovations. We now use the dental laser to remove decay.
  • EARLIER: The earlier painful needles have been replaced by a sophisticated rotary technology. These equipments are not only pain-relieving but also enable the entire procedure to be executed within a stipulated time frame which would otherwise take multiple painful sessions.

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE SPECIALIZED DIGITAL DIAGNOSIS

  • EARLIER: The experience used to be multiple examinations at multiple centres before you can finally get a complete diagnosis of your dental problems.
  • NOW: At smile essentials when we say we promise to change the way you think of dentistry we not only provide you with every single aspect of diagnosis under one roof be it-Individual Digital x-rays, full mouth scans of your mouth jaws and joints, detailed intraoral pictures and even blood tests all under one roof. We also schedule allied consults for an entire assessment on your face makeover, be it skin care or eye care. Now that you’ve read all of the above, there is no reason to keep finding new excuses to call off your appointment with the dentist, instead make one quickly and get your smile reinvented with the experts at Smile Essentials.

 

 

 

 

 

BE A KNIGHT IN SMILING ARMOUR WITH A PRE-WEDDING DENTAL VISIT!

DR. DIKSHA TAHILRAMANI BATRA

Dentist

WHY A DENTAL VISIT BEFORE YOUR WEDDING DAY IS ESSENTIAL

It’s your wedding clothes trial and after multiple designers visits, a blur of fabrics and embroideries, finally you face the mirror looking like a charming prince! You can’t get your eyes off yourself the smart, handsome, bejeweled and crowned silhouette you get closer to your reflection and you smile to yourself. To your utter dismay-staring back at you is a gaping black hole in your yellow looking teeth – a stark contrast against your beautiful pearl white Sherwani! Among things that you don’t know or care about in this wedding planning charade, one thing you do know for sure is that while the bride will outshine you, the pictures will last forever , and a yellow smile with a black blemish on a white Sherwani is not the kind of shame you’re willing to live through! So if you’re a groom-to-be your trial date shouldn’t be the day you realize your smile must live up to the bright and momentous occasion that you’re preparing for! While the metrosexual man of today has even his pre-wedding skin treatments lined up, for the more macho or “masculine” ones at least getting their smile right can make a huge difference! So here’s a quick checklist to know if you qualify for dental treatment and if you should visit before your wedding day.

  • Are you happy with your smile ?
  • Are your teeth crowded ?
  • Are your teeth yellow or dull?
  • Can u see any brown or black stains on your teeth ?

 

 

Dental treatment:A dental visit according to popular misconception is no unpleasant ordeal!With the latest technology drill free cavities, bladeless surgeries, and painless extractions have become a reality.So whatever be your woe, a variety of treatment solutions can be planned and customized to transforming your smile if you’re well in time. Having a dental partner through it all works best for most people and who better than your future life partner to get you through an intimate experience like your appointment.

 

 

TOP 3 REASONS FOR A COUPLE’S PRE-WEDDING DENTAL APPOINTMENT

  • You want a million dollar smile on your big day.
  • Long pending issues that rather be dealt with while you’re working on looking your best -both within and without.
  • Avoiding unhappy toothaches during your happiest times be it wedding or honeymoon.

Did your dentist tell you Stronger teeth make for hotter men! Stay happy and flash that smile with confidence after your dental appointment. Do let me know what you think!

 

 

WHAT IS THE BEST DIET TO PREVENT CAVITIES & AVOID THE PAIN?

DR. DIKSHA TAHILRAMANI BATRA

Dentist

EVER WONDERED WHAT IS THE BEST DIET TO PREVENT CAVITIES AND AVOID ALL THAT PAIN AT THE DENTIST?

While food is something that no one can do without, there are some of us who eat to live and others who live and love to eat. The Websters dictionary defines a Foodie as: ‘A person who enjoys and cares about food very much” The entire diet and nutrition industry has been conjured around this over or under obsession of food. We have the foodies who indulge in delectable delights and then we have the diet junkies who abstain from everything. No matter which end of the spectrum you belong to foodie or diet junkie you can’t deny the importance of your teeth in enjoying your food. The ability to eat food is something that we easily take for granted up to the point that we are unable to eat due to poor dental or general health. Loss of teeth can have far-reaching effects not only on your face but also on your general health, lifestyle, self-image and mental state.

 

 

IMPACT OF TOOTH LOSS

  • Altered taste sensation
  • Inability to chew
  • Reduced or increased salivation
  • Compromised nutrition
  • Gastric disturbances
  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Accelerated aging

 

Can you imagine a world where you couldn’t experience the pleasures of eating your favorite food? Biting into delicious slices of pizza or that chunk of yummy chocolate or even a juicy piece of chicken for the meat lovers!!While everyone seems to be on a diet of some sort these days here’s what we call a dental diet or a few healthy habits that can ensure you maintain your pearlies and prevent cavities and pain till you’re around!

EATING FOR YOUR TEETH

Milk and milk products have proven to strengthen teeth,whether at  developing stages of dentition or even as we go through life. Cheese, yogurt, and milk in any form are rich sources of calcium which if not included in your diet should be substituted by a calcium supplement.

 

 

CHEWING HEALTHY

Soft synthetic processed foods reduce the efficiency and health of our teeth in contrast fibrous foods like apples, carrots and celery are all supposed to stimulate gums and teeth to maintain their optimal functions of chewing, shearing, and biting.

 

 

INDULGING YOUR SWEET TOOTH

Eat all the pastries, chocolates and candy that you want but rinse thoroughly post meals so no remnants of these get stuck in your teeth to prevent cavities. Sweet dishes are the leading cause of cavity development.

 

 

LIQUID DIET

Drink plenty of water to ensure that the food particles get rinsed off your teeth and the acid content in your saliva is kept diluted. When drinking something sour like colas and lime juice make sure you have it with a straw. Acidic foods can deplete the enamel layer of your teeth causing wear and erosion leading sensitivity.While science and technology have replaced teeth with artificially fixed substitutes through implants and state of the art replacement techniques, even as experts, we recommend prevention is better than cure!So a shout out to all you foodies, at least for the love of food make sure you look after your teeth or it can be a very bleak and hungry future out there! Take precautions and prevent cavities that are so ugly and painful!

 

 

WHAT IS PAINLESS DENTISTRY AND HOW CAN IT NOT BE FICTION?

DR. DIKSHA TAHILRAMANI BATRA

Dentist

WHAT IS PAINLESS DENTISTRY AND HOW CAN IT NOT BE FICTION?

Can you imagine walking out of your dentist’s chair smiling after having watched your favourite show? Can you imagine dentistry without the dreaded dental drill and those painful injections? Or even a root canal without pain? Well these scenarios are no longer fiction but now an accepted  fact.

The age old image of the dentist torturer with his horrifying tools has been replaced with that of a caring professional using sleek gadgets to not only heal you but even completely transform your face, smile and thereby even your personality. Dentistry contrary to popular misconceptions has evolved into a luxurious indulgent experience that more patients are now opting for.

GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY NOW AVAILABLE IN MUMBAI

Dental research has successfully limited or eliminated the use of all patient discomfort devices associated with dentistry -the drill, the blade and the injection

  • Eliminating the drill: Ask your dentist for the drill replacing laser machines for fillings,root canals & surgery.
  • Eliminating the blade: The painless clean way to all surgical treatments with a diode laser.
  • Eliminating the injection: Computer Controlled dosage and micro fine needles that eliminate the pain of regular injections.

Painless dentistry is possible and technology paves the way for it by removing the things that could possibly cause you any pain.

CHANGING FACE OF DENTISTRY – FROM PAIN TO GAIN

Modern dental practices are now dedicated and modelled around providing painless dentistry solutions to the dental patient. All aspects of our practices are customized – ranging from modelling our interiors to elevate your mood and put you at ease, to specially trained staff to allay your fear and caring professionals to conduct treatments using equipment and techniques that make you wonder when your treatment experience ended. Comfort and beauty are at the fore front as multidisciplinary dentistry eliminates pain through specialization and efficiency.

PAINLESSLY RELIEVING PAIN

Contemporary dentists aspire to make your dental experience a memorable one so you can choose to opt for dental treatment even when relieving pain is not your only motivation.

FUTURE TRENDS

A path breaking latest research from King’s college, London proves that tooth decay might repair itself by using electric currents to reverse decay by re-mineralization (Electrically accelerated & enhanced re-mineralization, EAER) with calcium and phosphorus naturally present in the tooth thus further eliminating the need for a drill.

The rapidly changing perception of dentistry makes for more happy patients walking out of the healing haven of the new age dental office experiencing dentistry the painless way! Let us know how you feel about painless dentistry and if you think its a myth or not? What has your dentist done for you?

SAY GOODBYE TO YELLOW TEETH

DR. DIKSHA TAHILRAMANI BATRA

Dentist

YELLOW TEETH RUINING YOUR SMILE? SEE WHAT’S THE SOLUTION – IT’S NOT ALWAYS WHITENING!

January is around the corner and along comes a new year with its numerous resolutions and promises on improving ourselves. Be it the latest diet or the promise to workout we all want to look and feel our best.If your dental resolution is to stop living with a yellow smile then here’s a combination of home remedies and dental treatment tips to make you smile bright and white this new year. Depending on the existing colour of your teeth and how bright you want your teeth to be, we have here some options ranging from the mildest to the most impactful colour change.

1. LIGHT YELLOW TEETH: CLEAN BETTER!

Plaque and other food deposits can make your teeth look unclean and discolored.Most often the original white of your teeth can be restored by a simple clean up procedure that washes away all the discolored food particles.

 

 

2. YELLOW TO BROWN TEETH: EAT BETTER!

An Indian diet with turmeric coupled with our addiction to anything from tea,green tea,coffee, red wine to even smoking can lead to excessive staining of our teeth. While it may seem impossible to avoid what we are habituated to it’s equally necessary to compensate by frequent cleaning and whitening procedures based on your frequency and level of exposure to these staining substances.

 

 

3. NATURAL WHITE: NATURALLY…

Home remedies which have no side effects like a pinch of baking soda mixed with crushed strawberries or 3-4 drops of lemon are often used to whiten teeth by scrubbing away the stained particles. Malic and citric acid present in strawberries and lime respectively gives an instant whitening effect without harming the natural layers of the teeth.

 

 

4. FREQUENT YELLOWING: BRIGHTEN AT HOME

If you’re looking for more than just a natural clean white colour but want it done with as little chemical exposure as possible then home bleach is the best option for you.Removable, transparent, custom made plastic molds of your teeth can be made in just one session. You can then put in a few drops of a low concentration gel bleach into these as they snugly fit onto your teeth. Keep them in the mouth for 45 minutes daily for up to 7 days.This procedure is done as directed by a registered dentist.This gives you a bright white color with minimal or no side effects and the additional benefit is that it can be repeated just before an occasion or every time you feel there is yellowing of teeth.

 

5. BRILLIANT WHITE: IN UNDER AN HOUR!

If you want nothing less than super bright then a very standard and recognized procedure is that of the office bleach done in the dental chair in under 45 minutes.Here we use a more concentrated bleach to get you noticeable and long lasting results. Done in cycles every 10-15 minutes to show you the color improvement and prevent side effects and discomfort.Certain precautions must be observed for 7 days after the bleach and it is recommended once annually to maintain the color.

 

 

A word of caution for the over the counter products that claim to work brilliantly to whiten teeth but overuse or unsupervised use of the same may lead to irreversible tooth damage. Even With this array of information and multitude of options available for your convenience- a consultation with your dentist for your perfect white smile, will work best before you decide to take matters into your own hands.

YOU COULD HAVE YELLOW TEETH DUE TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS:

  • Genetically yellowed or dull when formed.
  • Age-related reduction or thinning of enamel and exposure of dentin.
  • Excessively stained diet or habits.
  • Appear yellow due to fairer gums,lips,complexion or lighter eye colour.
  • Dental diseases which stain or eat away your enamel.
  • Improper habits.

Do let us know what you think. We would love to hear from you!

Smiles, Camera, Action !

DR. DIKSHA TAHILRAMANI BATRA

Dentist

DID YOU KNOW THAT TRANSFORMING YOUR SMILE CAN HAVE AN OUTSTANDING IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE AND CAREER?

“If the eyes are the window to your soul then the  is the window to your personality.” Ever wondered why some celebrities seem to have that eternal smile and appeal –like all they need to be wearing is their smile. A beautiful smile while being visually attractive, ageless and timeless is what sets you apart. Here’s exploring how a winning smile can change it all for you as an aspiring actor and if it is that X factor you were always looking for!

Actors whose dazzling smiles have become iconic, idealized and synonymous with their star personality.

IS YOUR SMILE THE ONLY THING STANDING BETWEEN YOU AND A GREAT CAREER?

While beauty lies in the eye of the beholder this is undeniable that as the world becomes a global village, the media portrays profound respect for beauty as a fundamental measure of perfection. People are unwilling to accept anything less than the best. The positivity and dynamism within must reflect without. A career in the limelight, as an actor, a celebrity, an anchor or a performer is a dream come true for most! As glamorous as it seems it can often be very demanding on all fronts. While rigorous competition and long hours are just some of the challenges your key focus even before your skill is your visual appeal or attractiveness.

 

SMILE & ITS ROLE IN  PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS

A smile can be attractive, a prime asset to a person’s  appearance and it can be a powerful factor in the ego and desirable life experiences of a human being. It cannot be treated with indifference because of its deep emotional significance.”

SCIENCE OF SMILE DESIGN

Smile design as a concept evolved almost a century ago, to address the aesthetic needs of the smile and the face as a whole. Many artistic and scientific principles when considered collectively can create a beautiful smile. These principles are established through data collected from patients, diagnostic models, dental research, scientific measurements and basic artistic concepts of beauty.

 

A Smile makeover is a complex procedure involving a variety of dental procedures that form what is called the specialty of Cosmetic or Aesthetic Dentistry. If you are insecure about your smile or are unsure if you need a smile makeover, just consult your dentist.

 

The articles to follow will elaborate how and when each one is required to make your smile a shining star just like you! This is the first of a series of many articles on  and smile makeovers and how they impact the film and television industries. Do leave your comments below, we would love to hear what you thought about the article.

Dental Treatment Is Now Painless- 5 Reasons Why!

DR. DIKSHA TAHILRAMANI BATRA

Dentist

A majority of us would rather undergo any form of torture than go to a dentist. There is some great news for the ones who are silently enduring their dental pains. Read on as we reveal how to get rid of your teething troubles and that too painlessly!

1. NO MORE INJECTIONS

If the fear of a needle is what’s keeping you away from the dental office then think again as we can now numb you with as little as just a paste,spray or solution that doesn’t require an injection for its delivery. This revolutionary new technology takes away the prick of the needle and the pressure of the liquid expanding your lips and gums, instead, the solution enters by a digitally controlled dispenser going in drop by drop making it virtually undetectable.

2. NO MORE DRILLING

The sound of the drill can be one of the most known triggers for creating fear and anxiety in the patient’s mind. When coupled with its vibrations,heat and pressure the experience it creates oscillates from unpleasant to downright unbearable.If the drill were replaced by a beam of light that can clean up decay, even the most reluctant people would open up to the experience. Once patients experience the difference they not only get the most urgent and necessary treatments done but also opt for preventive treatments.

3. BLADE FREE SURGERIES

If you had to undergo a dental surgery earlier you may have had to worry about blood loss, pain, swelling, stitches not to mention the countless gory images that come to mind -but fortunately not anymore !A surgery can be completely pain-free with little or no bleeding,immediate recovery,no stitches and no swellings having you back at work or play almost instantly.

4. QUICK & EASY ROOT CANALS

Root canal treatment as a procedure is probably more dreaded than even extraction or removal of a tooth. The pain and fear associated with this treatment are due to the primitive way that it used to be done in earlier.Automated technologies make root canals completely painless, precise, quick and smooth in as little as just one session.

5. RELAXING MEDICATION

If these reasons do not sound convincing enough then pain relieving and controlling drugs before or during your appointment may be the solution for you. Great strides have been made in the field of pharmacology with medication that can block or control pain centers in the brain. We now choose from a variety of medication ranging from oral drugs to breathing gases through a mask, that can relieve your anxiety during the procedure to a point that you no longer perceive or detect pain.

The only thing left to fear now remains a nagging toothache in the back of your mouth that you have been ignoring. As hard as it may seem to believe, truth is, that with the best technology, great ambiance, and a host of distraction techniques – a dental appointment may actually turn out to be pleasant and save you a world of pain in the future!

What Happens at Dental Checkups

Your last dental visit was probably 2-10 years ago and it’s just one of those things you don’t want to do unless there’s a problem. That makes sense but if you realized what modern dental checkups entail you might be happy to go to a dentist get a checkup cleaning a nice new oral care routine to all in less than an hour and all even before you visit your local physician for fever. For those of you who are avoiding checkups or find them absolutely frightening here’s what dentists are now doing to make your checkup a wholesome experience!


Step 1- Assessing Your Overall Dental Hygiene Status
When you open your mouth at a dentist you are immediately boxed into category 1 -3. Based on your oral hygiene status 1 being the best and 3 being the worst. Now based on this rating you are counseled and treated to improve hygiene and have a better dental lifestyle.

 

Step 2 Checking Your Teeth (For The Usual Cavities Root Canals)
We always start examining the tooth or the area that seems to trouble you the most. Once we find the reason for pain or discomfort we explain the remedy and move on to examine each tooth to check if it is being attacked by bacteria in the form of decay or cavitation. Pain and Sensitivity on teeth are also investigated thoroughly and may need specific treatments or medication. An X-ray at this stage is common to get a deeper look.

 

Step 3 -Checking For Gum Problems.
This is part of the usual dental exam. A gum assessment is done to check if you have bleeding or a tendency to develop gum disease. Your gum condition has a lot to tell us about your internal make up. People with severe gum problems despite good cleaning helps us detect conditions like diabetes.

Step 4-Tongue exam
The tongue reveals many secrets to a dentist right from bacterial build up to the vitamin deficiencies. Anemia can be detected by the colour of the tongue and floor of mouth and Vitamin C and B12 deficiency can lead to a bald tongue with flattened taste buds or follicles. Bad Breath assessment can also be done by a tongue exam. If the tongue is covered by a white film of bacteria chances are your bacterial count is high increasing your risk to dental problems and more bacteria produce nasty odors leading to bad breath.

Step 5 -Habits & Conditions
Your teeth tell a story about nearly all diseases and habits that they are subject to. These are some of the common habits and conditions that we come across and how they show up to us as dentists. Habits and conditions like these can be detected by a simple dental exam. Once these 5 steps are completed usually a report is made for your entire mouth and it’s status and if amicable treatment is started right away. Now that you know what it takes to get a dental checkup make an appointment right away. It can take you a long way in keeping you healthy and smiling all the way!