Question 1

How often should I visit the dentist for a check-up?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to visit your dentist every 6 months for a routine checkup and professional scaling/polishing, even if you do not experience pain. Preventive visits detect cavities and gum disease in their earliest, easily treatable stages.

Question 2

What should I do in case of a sudden dental emergency?

Accepted Answer

If you experience severe sudden tooth pain, a knocked-out tooth, trauma, or swelling, contact MINT Dental Clinic immediately at 098081 40868. If a tooth is knocked out, keep it moist in cold milk or saliva and reach our clinic within 60 minutes for the highest re-implantation success rate.

Question 3

Is Root Canal Treatment (RCT) painful?

Accepted Answer

Not at all! With modern local anesthetics, apex locators, and rotary instrumentation at MINT Dental Clinic, a root canal procedure feels no different than getting a routine dental filling. In fact, RCT eliminates the throbbing tooth pain caused by pulp infection.

Question 4

Is professional teeth whitening safe for my enamel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, professional teeth whitening carried out under Dr. Varishu's clinical supervision is completely safe. We use pH-neutral, enamel-safe bleaching agents that break down deep intrinsic stains without eroding your tooth enamel.

Question 5

What causes tooth sensitivity to cold water or sweets?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity typically occurs when the protective outer enamel is worn down, exposing the underlying dentin tubules. Causes include aggressive toothbrushing, acidic diet, cavities, grinding (bruxism), or gum recession. Dr. Varishu can pinpoint the cause and prescribe desensitizing therapy or restorative fillings.

Question 6

Are dental digital X-rays safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, dental digital X-rays are extremely safe and emit up to 90% less radiation than legacy film X-rays. The radiation exposure is minimal—comparable to the natural background radiation received during a short flight.

Question 7

Can a dental cavity heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

No. Once tooth decay breaches the outer enamel and creates a physical cavity, it cannot heal itself biologically. Timely tooth-colored filling prevents bacteria from reaching the inner nerve, saving you from complex root canal therapy or extraction.

Question 8

What is the proper way to brush and maintain oral health?

Accepted Answer

Brush twice daily for two minutes with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste using gentle circular motions at a 45-degree angle to the gumline. Avoid aggressive horizontal scrubbing. Daily flossing and 6-monthly clinical checkups are essential.

Question 9

How do Dental Implants compare to Dental Bridges?

Accepted Answer

Dental implants replace both the root and the crown of a tooth independently without needing to grind down neighboring healthy teeth. While bridges require trimming adjacent teeth, implants preserve adjacent bone and natural dental anatomy with lifetime durability.

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