No. Its better to leave an hour before the first intake.

Periodontics deals with treatment of diseases of gum, surrounding teeth. The condition is treated by scaling, deep curettage, flap surgery, alveolar bone reconstruction surgery, bone grafting etc.

Endodontics deals with treatments like crowning/capping, inlays, outlays, root canal treatments and restorations

Cosmetic Dentistry deals with improving tooth structure, shape, arrangement and smile design.

If the tooth is badly infected and root canal treatment is not possible, tooth has to be extracted. In the case of problematic wisdom teeth and for certain therapeutic purposes tooth is extracted.

Yes, artificial tooth can be fixed immediately after extraction

I feel constant severe pain and pressure with swelling of gums.

Tooth abscess is likely which causes surrounding gum and bone to become infected. Meet your dentist for an immediate evaluation and treatment.

I feel dull ache and pressure on upper teeth and jaw.

This could be due to sinusitis. Consult your dentist who will refer you to a specialist, in the event of sinus related problem.

Plaque is a sticky material formed by mucus, saliva, food particles and bacteria which sticks on the surface of teeth.

Tartar is mineralized plaque. This is the yellowish-brown, hard substance that forms when calcium from the saliva attaches to the teeth. It cannot be removed by a toothbrush or floss and normally requires the expertise of a dentist for removal.

Definitely. The teeth can be made to look white by cleaning/polishing and by bleaching. In certain cases, teeth capping, composite material treatment or ceramic veneer are applied.

Tooth extraction is a minor surgical procedure. Your dentist will apply local anesthesia causing numbness in mouth and also use antibiotics. Hence, you will not feel any pain. After the extraction, there could be some discomfort which is natural.

Deposition of plaque/calculus on teeth, Gum Swelling, Periodontal Problems, Tooth Abscess and Cavities in Tooth can cause bad breath. Off course, other than dental problems, bad breath can be caused by throat / ear infection, sinusitis and gastric problems.

Root canal treatment refers to treatment of a tooth that has become infected resulting in pus formation at the root of the teeth. The procedure, removes the infected nerves and tissues from inside the tooth. The tooth can remain in the mouth.

The loss of enamel surface of tooth due to action of plaque or due to improper brushing is called cavity. The acid attacks the soft inner layer of tooth causing severe pain. Bacteria could infect the inner pulp of teeth and destroy nerves, There could be bad breath and bad taste in mouth.

The carious or decayed part of tooth has to be removed and cavities filled.

Zinc Oxide Eugenol cement, Glass enamel, silver, composite materials etc. are used.

Bacteria could infect the inner pulp of teeth and destroy nerves. This would require root canal therapy to remove damaged nerves .

This could be due to damaged tooth pulp. Consult your dentist who will refer you to a specialist, in the event of any other problem.

The sensitivity could be due to gum recession which exposes small areas of root surface, a loose filling or tooth decay. I get sharp pain while eating food.

May be due to tooth decay, a loose filling, damage to tooth pulp tissue or a crack in tooth.