Category: Oral Health

Many people will lose a tooth at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean your smile has to suffer because of it. There are many ways to fix a missing tooth, but Dr. Motiwala wants to tell you about dental implants, which are the best way to get a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. Don’t be afraid to give us a call if you have any questions or want to set up a meeting. Implants Function Just Like Real Teeth Implants are the best way to keep and improve the health of your mouth. Dentures and ... Read more

Remember that guy in high school you liked who had a lip ring? I wonder what’s going on with his teeth now. Don’t get us wrong—at Wagner Dental, we’re all for self-expression, and if you like to change your body with things like tattoos and piercings, we’re all for it. But as your dentists, we highly advise against oral piercings because they can really hurt your teeth, and we want you to keep your teeth healthy so you can keep showing off your beautiful smile. Any piercing in or around the mouth is called a “oral piercing.” In the past, ... Read more

Crossbite happens when your teeth or mouth don’t fit together well. Dr. Motiwala tells you more about this problem, what it does, and how to treat it. A Good Bite In a dream world, your teeth would all be straight, and your upper jaw would rest nicely on top of and just in front of your lower jaw. Of course, this doesn’t always happen. Some people have crooked or bent teeth, and sometimes the top jaw doesn’t fit well on the bottom jaw. The way your teeth and mouth fit together is called your “bite.” When doctors talk about this, ... Read more

If you’re a new mom or about to become one, you’re probably used to putting your own needs behind those of this beautiful new little person in your life. But good mouth hygiene is still important to keep you and your baby in good health. If something happens and you need dental work, that shouldn’t stop you from nursing or from getting the care you need. Dr. Motiwala Dental Clinic & Implant Centre can explain why it’s safe and important for a woman at this time in her life to put her own health needs first. Are Dental Procedures Safe ... Read more

“Ortho” comes from the Greek word for “straight” or “upright.” Orthodontics, as you might have guessed, help straighten your teeth. But it can do so much more than that! A beautiful smile with straight teeth and a good bite is both useful and attractive. Thanks to science progress, you can have all of these things. Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that looks at how your mouth’s bones and teeth are set up and fit together. Dr. Motiwala Dental Clinic & Implant Centre is a skilled place to get orthodontic care. Read on to get a general idea of what ... Read more

Electric toothbrushes have been on the market for years, and you may still be thinking if they really work better or if we’ve all been duped. Dr. Motiwala Dental Clinic & Implant Centre is here to clear up some of the confusion about electric vs. manual toothbrushes by separating fact from fiction. What’s Wrong With the Old One? Nothing… really. People have been brushing their teeth by hand since the middle ages, and manual toothbrushes still work well today. So why try to make a wheel that doesn’t already roll? Simple: We move forward because of technology and new ideas. ... Read more

It’s never good to have a hole in your smile. It hurts how you look, how you eat, how you talk, and your general sense of confidence and well-being. Let the Dr. Motiwala Dental Clinic and Implant Centre help you get your smile where you want it to be. A missing tooth or teeth can also make your mouth hurt and throw off the way you bite. If you don’t have a full set of teeth, your other teeth tend to move into the empty spot. This can be very uncomfortable and can lead to bigger headaches and TMJ/TMD problems. ... Read more

Ah, nighttime: the end of the day, the end of work, and hopefully a good night’s sleep. But did you know that things are still going on in your mouth all night, even though you’re sleeping? The doctors at Dr. Motiwala Dental Clinic & Implant Centre in Hyderabad shed some light on what’s going on inside your mouth while you sleep. Dry Mouth Your body makes less saliva at night than it does during the day. This is to keep you from choking. This is a common reason why people have dry mouth. Dry mouth can be a little painful ... Read more

Life is full of unexpected surprises, and while we’d love for them all to make us smile, that’s not always possible, and there are many reasons why you might not want to show your smile. If you don’t want to smile because you’re missing one or more teeth, you’re not alone. In fact, 120 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth, and more than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth at all. There are solutions whether the problem is caused by tooth decay, gum disease (the most common reason, with 50% of Americans over 30 ... Read more

Don’t be sad that you have to get older. It’s a luxury that many people can’t afford. That is really accurate! Even though it’s upsetting to see your health decline with age, you don’t have to accept bad breath and tooth loss as natural consequences of getting older. Maintaining good dental health has always been crucial because of the correlation between mouth and total health and fitness. Dr. Motiwala discusses common issues that may arise in senior dental care and oral health, as well as solutions. Gum Disease Approximately 70% of people over the age of 65 suffer from gum ... Read more