‘Xcuse me Please’ is a popular Alpha Zee TV program hosted by Rana Ranbir, the top Punjabi comedian. We proudly present the recording of the following episode recorded at Pannu Dental Care Fremont, USA.
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Dentist on Air with Dalvir Pannu, D.D.S.
Top Dads Silicon Valley Award
September 19, 2008 — pannuddsThe following PLAY link showcases the slideshow of prestigious Top Dads Silicon Valley Award. Dr Pannu was amongst the proud recipients of the award this year.
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Ghazal Maestro Ghulam Ali visits Pannu Dental Care
September 19, 2008 — pannuddsGhulam Ali, the singing sensation has enthralled audiences all over the world for almost four decades now. His “Chupke Chupke Raat Din Aasoon Bahana Yaad Hai…” was a superhit Ghazal, whose words still haunt. And the man behind that voice still stays as elusive as he ever was.His background as a Thumri singer makes him an exceptional ghazal singer. Ghulam Ali can easily be termed as the most versatile ghazal singer ever.
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Pammi Bai brightens his signature smile at Pannu Dental Care
September 19, 2008 — pannuddsPammi Bai is a famous singer/dancer/personality from Punjab, India. He is best known for his signature smile and promotion of traditional punjabi folk music, dance and vibrant dress. Pammi Bai is the one punjabi singers who has stuck to his roots and not caved in to the pressures of the ever westernising punjabi music industry. An outstanding folk dancer, Pammi turned a professional artiste.
We were honored to add icing on the cake by brightening Bai Ji’s signature smile with our in-office laser teeth whitening system.The translucent bleaching gel is applied to the teeth and a laser light is used to activate the crystals to absorb the energy from the light and penetrate the teeth enamel to increase the lightening effect on the teeth.It took about an hour to achieve the desired shade result in Bai Ji’s case. Thanks a lot Bai Ji and Wish you all the best for you future endevors..
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Young student from Fremont gets a Smile makeover at Pannu Dental Care
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- After Invisalign
Miss Y P, Fremont had crooked teeth and didn’t want to do braces. She chose Invisalign and after about 1 year she got this fantastic smile .
“I am very happy with the work that Dr. Pannu and his workers did with my teeth. I am no longer embarrassed to smile or show my teeth.” Y P, Fremont
History of Dentures… Article By Dr. Dalvir Singh Pannu
September 18, 2008 — pannuddsWhat is a denture?
Dr. Pannu- A tooth or teeth can be replaced with either a fixed or a removable prosthesis. A denture is a removable replacement for a missing tooth or teeth. Complete dentures replace all teeth while partial dentures replace one to several teeth.
What is the history of dentures?
Dr. Pannu-Replacements for decaying or lost teeth have been produced for thousands of years. Skillfully designed dentures were made as early as 700 BC using ivory and bone. Unfortunately, this level of technology was lost until about the 1800’s. During Medieval times, dentures were seldom considered. Gaps between teeth were expected, even nobles had them. Queen Elizabeth I filled the holes in her mouth with cloth to improve her appearance in public. When dentures were installed, they were hand-carved and tied in place with silk threads. Retention of false teeth was more difficult as the number of teeth diminished in the mouth and those that wore full sets of dentures had to remove them before eating. Upper and lower plates fit poorly, and were held together by steel springs. Even George Washington suffered from tooth loss and unfit dentures. The major reason that the level of technology didn’t increase is because suitable materials for false teeth were hard to find. These problems began to be solved in the 1700’s. Since ancient times, the most common material for false teeth are animal bone or ivory, especially from elephants or hippopotamus. Human teeth were also used; pulled from the deceased or sold by poor people from their own mouths. These teeth soon rotted or decayed. Wealthy persons had dentures made of silver, gold, mother of pearl, or agate. In 1774, Duchateau and Dubois de Chemant designed a full set of dentures that would not rot. They were made of porcelain. Giuseppangelo Fonzi created a single porcelain tooth held in place by a steel pin in 1808. Claudius Ash made an improved porcelain tooth in 1837. Porcelain dentures moved to the United States in the 1800’s. They were marketed on a large scale.
Fit and comfort eventually improved as well. In the 1700’s plaster of paris was introduced. It was used to make a mold of the patient’s mouth. This helped the shape of the dentures to be more precise. There was a real breakthrough when vulcanized rubber was discovered. This is a cheap, easy to work with material that could be shaped to fit the mouth and hold the denture. Another cheap base was also made; it used celluloid. Celluloid was tried in place of rubber but it didn’t prove to be the best material to use. Today dentures are either plastic or ceramic.
How are the dentures fabricated ?
Dr. Pannu- here are two types of dentures, one is a full denture, and the other is a partial denture. Full dentures replace all of the teeth in either the upper or lower part of the mouth. Partial Dentures replace one to several teeth. Full dentures are held in place in the mouth by suction. In some cases when a good suction is not possible, the use of denture creams is necessary. Partial dentures are held in place by metal clasps that wrap around some of the remaining teeth. A partial denture can also be retained in the mouth with hidden clasps, which make these dentures blend with one’s natural dentition. The fabrication of both types of dentures is fairly similar.
Gum Disease in Children?….Answers by Dr Dalvir Singh Pannu.
September 18, 2008 — pannuddsWhat is the most common disease in the world among kids? Polio? AIDS?Cancer? Malnutrition?
Dr. Pannu- No, it’s gingivitis which, is inflammation of the gums. An estimated 98 percent of all young people have some degree of gum inflammation.
Although gingivitis in children rarely causes a serious problem such as permanent tooth loss, it has a tendency to peak in severity at the time of puberty. Existing gingivitis is intensified during the period of hormonal changes, although it is gradually reduced throughout the remainder of the teen years.
What is the main cause of gingivitis?
Dr. Pannu -Gingivitis results form the buildup of bacterial plaque on the tooth. The plaque serves as a breeding ground for multiplication of bacteria and their destructive byproducts, which eventually, through some complex changes, cause the gums to bleed.
When gums bleed on brushing, it is a clear sign the gums are inflamed and that gingivitis is present.
If your child’s gums bleed, don’t be alarmed; regular correct brushing should eventually remove the plaque, stop the bleeding, and cure gingivitis.
How about handicapped children?
Dr. Pannu-For children who have physical or mental handicaps that make up regular brushing difficult, assistance at home as well as power operated toothbrushes and antibacterial mouth rinses can be used to prevent or treat gingivitis.
How to prevent and treat gum disease?
Dr. Pannu- Fortunately, gingivitis has a simple solution: good oral hygiene. Daily brushing and flossing not only prevents gingivitis, but more importantly, also controls tooth decay and more long-term dental problems.
Use of dental floss at least two or three times a week should be introduced when the child is old enough to use it. Like tooth brushing, flossing is essential for good oral health, and should become a matter of habit. Dental visits for checkups and tooth cleaning should take place at least every six months, regardless of the presence or absence of bleeding and gingivitis.
It is also important for the child to know to brush every tooth – not just the ones in the front.