YOUR HEALTH

Dr Richard Pereira

Modern dentistry today, like the youth, has evolved and has much to offer to the youngsters. Techniques and materials have both evolved and a visit to a dentist today is no more a nightmare.

There are several procedures that may be of interest to the younger patient:

COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Tooth coloured fillings have revolutionized dentistry, they can be used to correct any form of tooth aberration and restore damaged teeth in a jiffy.

INVISIBLE BRACES

Braces can now be fixed on the inside of the mouth and thus not be visible to the outsider.

TOOTH JEWELLERY

For the "wilder" youth who don't hesitate to experiment, artificial diamond studs can be set on the teeth painlessly and even removed whenever desired.

1 HOUR TOOTH WHITENING

Whitening or bleaching can be done in an hour and helps give a smarter look to one's smile.

But it is also imperative that a lot of emphasis needs to be laid on PREVENTION. Maintaining the health of good sound teeth is necessary to avoid early damage of teeth that would require recurring treatments in the future.

Visits to a dentist for screening of decay and health of the gums is mandatory. Early recognition of an imminent problem e.g. even malalignment of teeth can be nipped early in the bud through corrective action.

Dr Richard Pereira is a university gold medallist with a specialisation in periodontics, having an ISO certified multi-specialist practice in Khar, Mumbai. He is a member of the Indian Society of Periodontology and the Indian Dental Association.