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 »
Your mouth is just as vulnerable to trauma as any other part of your body. While there are certain things you can do to prevent oral injury, you can never completely prevent trauma to your teeth, gums, cheek, lips or other oral structures. If you or someone near you has recently suffered a significant oral trauma, you might need to... 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 »
Getting rid of plaque is a key to preventing cavities and other oral health emergencies. But brushing alone can’t do the job well enough. It is very important that you floss your teeth as well. Flossing removes plaque and food particles from all areas of your mouth, including places that your brush can’t reach, like in between teeth and behind... 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 »
Oral hygiene is very important if you want a strong and healthy smile. However, oral hygiene isn’t as effective as you would like if you don’t have the proper oral hygiene team. What we mean by that is that your oral hygiene routine won’t help you if you use the wrong tools. So, to help you know which oral hygiene... read more »
A dental bridge is typically created in a special dental lab to replicate a missing or extracted tooth. The special dental adhesive used to marry it to the two anchoring abutments is meant to rival the once natural bond between the dentin layers of each tooth and their respective tooth enamel layer. As the years pass, poor oral hygiene practices... 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 your teeth need a little improvement, dental veneers may be for you. You may have some minor chips in your teeth, or maybe your teeth are a little discolored due to age, disease or tobacco use. Your teeth may be unevenly spaced. Fortunately, veneers can conceal and correct these problems, and give you a smile of which you can... 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 »
There are rare instances when a hard blow to the face carries enough force to knock multiple teeth out. When this happens the trauma to the surrounding soft tissues and other potential bodily harm can take priority over treating the teeth. In a situation like this, multiple teeth might be lost or become too severely compromised for Dr. Pallavi Rakesh... read more »
Dental veneers are a highly popular form of tooth restoration dentistry that specializes in cosmetic improvements to your smile. Veneers conceal and cover the fronts of teeth to ensure your smile looks as spectacular as you need it to. For a list of guidelines concerning dental veneers, consider this: - A single dental veneer can last a decade of nonstop use... read more »
Have you ever wondered what is cosmetic dentistry? If so, we have exciting news for you! Our team here at Ace Dentistry Family Dental & Cosmetic Dentist in Alpharetta, Georgia, offers cosmetic dentistry and is excited to give you some insight to how it can improve your smile. Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses on improving the... read more »
When looking for the perfect mouthwash, it is always important to remember that the products you use for your teeth should mimic the features you desire in your smile. If you are using toothpaste and mouthwash products that focus on whitening teeth, but you suffer from dental erosion and cavities, you won’t be doing yourself any favors. Focus on what... 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 »
Vigorous athletics, extreme sports, and other rugged activities, can put you at increased risk of suffering an oral injury or dental trauma. If a blow to the face or other accident severely fractures or cracks a tooth, it can cause pain and lead to other complications. In a situation like this, it’s important to apply some simple first aid measures,... 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 »
Did you know that the foods and drinks we consume play one of the largest roles in the look and function of our teeth? Did you know that just as there are foods that can increase your risk for various ailments such as tooth decay and gum disease, there are also foods that can decrease your risk? Although brushing and... 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 »
Are you missing one or more teeth in one section of your smile? If so, it’s time to consider your tooth-replacement options. One beneficial option is to replace your missing teeth with a dental bridge. A dental bridge in Alpharetta, Georgia, is a replacement tooth, or multiple replacement teeth, fused to a dental crown on each end. With the right... read more »
Are you missing any teeth from your mouth? Your smile does not have to be incomplete anymore. With a tooth replacement service such as dental implants, you can fill in all your gaps from lost teeth, and set you back on the path to oral health happiness. Listed below are some common benefits of dental implants: - Dental implants are... read more »
Did you know that your teeth are one of the strongest substances in your body, thanks to the thin but tough outer layer of tooth enamel? In fact, this translucent, mineralized substance is the hardest tissue in your body. Still, your pearly whites are vulnerable to decay and injury. To protect against tooth decay and injury, our Ace Dentistry Family... read more »
If you're missing one or more teeth in your smile, the likelihood is that you feel self-conscious about your appearance. In a case like this, a removable partial denture might not be sufficient in strength and appearance. Fortunately, your dentist, Dr. Pallavi Rakesh, can use a dental implant to restore one or more missing teeth in your smile. A single... read more »
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