You should always bring your:

1. Medical history with you at your first appointment.
2. Allergy History
3. If you are suffering from tooth pain, please avoid taking any painkillers (as it masks the symptoms) or medicines before visiting your dentist.

One should visit the dentist at least:

1. Twice a year i.e., six monthly for regular check-ups
2. If there is toothache, bleeding gums, sensitive teeth or any dental problem, one is advised to visit the dentist immediately.

It depends on each dental patient’s particular oral needs as every patient is different. Some patients are simply more prone to having dental issues, making it necessary for them to see a dental professional more often. Other patients will experience hardly any dental issues at all, which means it is likely that they will need to have their teeth cleaned on a less frequent basis.

Bad breath or halitosis is a common oral health problem which could be prevalent not only due to dental problems but also some systemic diseases like respiratory problems, diabetes, stomach upsets etc.

The first tooth usually appears around 6 months old. The first tooth to appear is always the lower front teeth (the lower central incisors). Most children will usually have all of their baby teeth by age 3.

There is a wide range of variability of when a first tooth may appear. Some babies may not have any teeth by their first birthday!

While preferable age for braces is teenage, people of any age can avail this treatment. The treatment time may however be longer for adult patients as the bone is denser in them. Having said that, with newer treatment options like invisible, ceramic braces, aesthetics and time of treatment are also not a problem.