If you are struggling to overcome tooth loss, Dr. Pallavi Rakesh and our team will gladly work with you to choose a custom solution for a missing tooth. You may find that dental implants are the ideal treatment to offer enhanced oral function and provide a strong, natural smile. To help you determine if a dental implant may be right... read more »
Rather than waiting for damage to come to your smile, you may need to employ various risk prevention techniques to ensure that no damage occurs. One of the biggest risks to your smile consists of damage to your pulp. As the pulp is the life source of a tooth that contains various connective tissues and nerve endings of the tooth,... read more »
Are you familiar with common risks to your smile as a teen? Several forms of dental damage can often arise from the products you are using, the habits you partake in, and your cleaning routines. Make sure you are exercising caution at all times with your oral health, especially during your teen years when your teeth are susceptible to various... read more »
Are you interested in preventing gum disease? If so, good for you. Gum disease is a serious and dangerous dental issue that should be avoided at all costs. Fortunately, keeping up on oral hygiene and visiting your dentist, Dr. Pallavi Rakesh, for a checkup every six months can help you keep gum disease at bay. Little did you know, there... read more »
Enamel erosion involves the process of wearing the tooth enamel down and promoting other issues. If you have questions about enamel erosion, you’re not alone. Many people also have questions because it can be a confusing dental issue. Well, our dentist, Dr. Pallavi Rakesh, is happy to help you find the answers to your questions. To do so, she is... read more »
Your smile routinely depends on your oral health care. Although your dentist can provide you with routine restoration treatments and professional cleanings as needed, the day-to-day chores are really the bulk of your oral health care. Lastly, it is up to you to make sure your teeth and gums are kept safe by your lifestyle choices and your cleaning habits.... read more »
If you’re about to replace a missing tooth and restore your smile with a dental implant, then you might be wondering about the treatment steps involved. This treatment is very effective in restoring your oral health to the best condition possible, and our dentist, Dr. Pallavi Rakesh, will make sure you are comfortable and relaxed in the dental chair. To... read more »
While there are a few home treatments you can use to treat the pain associated with wisdom teeth, these alternatives are not sufficient to replace professional services from a licensed practitioner. If you try one or more of these treatments, be sure that you also seek out the aid of your dentist. One of the home remedies you may consider... read more »
Your chances of suffering from oral and pharyngeal cancers typically increase with age. However, certain risk factors can cause these serious oral health conditions to occur at a younger age. This could include a family history of these cancers, or if you use tobacco products, and frequently consume alcohol. Every dental checkup performed at Dr. Pallavi Rakesh’s dental office includes... read more »
If a tooth is significantly compromised by a large cavity, dental attrition, or a dental fracture, there might not be enough healthy tooth enamel remaining for Dr. Pallavi Rakesh to repair it with a dental filling. In a case like this she might recommend restoring the tooth with a dental crown. This form of treatment is designed to completely replace... read more »
Left untreated, periodontal disease can ravage the health of your gums and weaken the roots of your teeth. As it continues to progress it could even result in the loss of multiple teeth, as the underlying bone structure gradually erodes. Restoring these teeth with dental implants can prove to be prohibitively invasive and costly. Even once one area has been... read more »
Congratulations on your new dental implants. You have made a great choice since your implants are durable, can stand on their own as a part of your smile, will help keep your remaining teeth in place, and will help your jawbone to become stronger and more sturdy. The good news is that unlike dentures, implants do not need to be... read more »
Dr. Pallavi Rakesh and our team in Alpharetta, Georgia, are pleased to provide bone augmentation, also called bone grafting, for our patients who have lost bone density in their jaw. How does this happen? You can lose bone material in your jaw due to tooth loss from decay, trauma or gum disease. The good news is, a bone graft by... read more »
You probably know that your teeth are strong, but would you be surprised to hear that the outer layer of your teeth is one of the hardest things in your body? Still, even though enamel is extremely hard, it can be damaged, softened, and worn down. Luckily, there are several symptoms you can watch for and several things you can... read more »
The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice each day and flossing once each day. A quick rinse with antiseptic mouthwash can help wash away loose food particles and reduce the bacterial population in your mouth. It’s also important to note that some oral hygiene products are not equal to others. Some products have only cosmetic value, but this... read more »
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