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Notes from the chair

Straight answers to the questions patients ask most — what treatments actually involve, what they cost, and how to look after your teeth between visits. Written by Dr. Natasha Bansal.

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FeaturedRoot canals · 6 min read

Does a root canal really hurt? What actually happens in the chair

The fear is usually worse than the treatment. Here is the procedure step by step, why a single sitting is now normal, and what the days afterwards feel like.

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Implants · 7 min read

Dental implants in Zirakpur: what the cost actually covers

Implant, abutment, crown, imaging and follow ups — where the money goes, and which parts you should never economise on.

Orthodontics · 5 min read

Braces or clear aligners? An honest comparison

Aligners are not always faster and braces are not always cheaper. How we decide which suits a particular case.

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Prevention · 4 min read

Why your gums bleed when you brush — and what to do

Bleeding gums are not normal, but they are usually reversible. The early signs, and the two habits that fix most cases.

A dental team treating a patient in a clinic

Kids · 5 min read

Your child's first dental visit: how to make it a good one

What we do at a first appointment, what to say beforehand, and the one phrase parents should avoid.

Whitening · 4 min read

In clinic whitening vs. the strips you buy online

Why results differ so much, how long each lasts, and who should not whiten at all.

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Emergency · 3 min read

Knocked out a tooth? The first 30 minutes matter most

What to do, what never to do, and how to store the tooth on the way to the clinic.

A dental examination with mirror and probe

Root canals · 5 min read

Crown after a root canal: is it really necessary?

A treated tooth is structurally weaker than it looks. When a crown is essential and when a filling will hold.

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Prevention · 4 min read

How often do you actually need a scaling?

Six months is a guideline, not a rule. What changes the interval, and the signs you have left it too long.

Prevention · 6 min read

Sensitive teeth: the causes we see most in the Tricity

Hard brushing, acidic diets and receding gums account for most cases — and each has a different fix.

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