Emerging Dental Holidays, Dental Travel destination -Kochi

Among Asian countires India has been a choice of medical travel  from the begining.Highly trained as well as Skilled professionals form india is working all over the world.Strict Educational policies and Finacial policies helped india to emerge as a fast developing economy in the world without humon right violations !! Indias Education system is closley watched by the world,as US president commented last year to learn from indian students.Hence professional qualification is impressive.

Recently Dental travel or Dental holidays concept is been introduced to the world as an emergency during recession period along with other health travel demands.

Dental  Travel  Dental holidays and Tour is an integral part of Medical Tourism.

Gods own country -Kerala- A small state with 100% literacy and most advanced society in india, had already risen as a brand in Medical and Ayurvedic Tourism. You can get quality dental treatment for just 10% of the costs incurred, if done in Australia and Europe. The rising number of quality dental clinics have made Kerala an ideal spot for Dental holidyas.Dentist trained and worked in the EU are setting up good dental practices and promotes Dental Holidays

Dental Tourism registed a 30% growth in Kerala. In 2009 about 5000 dental patients visited Kerala, thereby giving crores of forex to Kerala. 

The tourists stay in Homestays, in Resorts and Star Hotels. Quality dental clinics have sprung up as more and more dental tourists visit " God's Own Country ". 

From scale and polish to Root canal treatment, dental implants , crowns, bridges, surgeries for Facial deformities, laminates and  teeth whitening  are some of the treatments the tourists go in for. 

Dr Seby Varghese,CEO  with Dr Mathew from (UK returned) of  Facets,Advanced teeth and face care home(A High profile Dental Practice clinic in Kochi )  said  that Kerala is in for a quantum leap, as far as Medical Tourism is concerned. England,Ireland, Germany, Australia, US , Switzerland and Gulf countries are some of the countries the tourists come from.He advices tourists to select Dental practices with an  infection control policy and dentist with training from abroad, so that the patients would be more comfortable and safe. They also warned the patients to be careful about the pricing system.Most of the advanced centers have single tier price for all domestic and international patients.

Dental tourists Peter Mc Donalad and Kerry baker  say that you get quality dental treatmenf for just ten per cent cost in Kerala and that is what had attracted them to this " Land of Coconuts" ! They are coming for the second time to Kerala ! 

Three airports which grace Kerala, Homestays, Resorts and Hotels - all these make the tourists journey easy and effortless. Ayurvedic treatment also can be had, as dental treatments do not require much drugs ! 

Those who work in this field are now trying to get the Accreditation from NABH. 

Cruise Tourism is on the rise in Kerala, despite the global recession. Decorative Passenger Ship Touism or Cruise Tourism is on an upward curve in Kerala, as 36 cruise ships are visited  Kochi in 2009 fiscal ! 22000 foreign tourists and 10,000 ship workers landed in  Kochi ! 

11 cruise ships. Of which 4 has already reached the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Seven more, inlcuding the big cruise ships - Queen Mary II and Queen Victoria will be visiting Kochi. 12000 foreign tourists will be visiting this month alone. Six thousand sailors also. From Queen Mary II, 2600 foreign visitors and 1300 crew members are expected. This Queen of the Sea will be reaching Kochi on Wednesday and will be in Kochi for one day

Emerging Dental Holidays, Dental Travel destination -Kochi

Among Asian countires India has been a choice of medical travel  from the begining.Highly trained as well as Skilled professionals form india is working all over the world.Strict Educational policies and Finacial policies helped india to emerge as a fast developing economy in the world without humon right violations !! Indias Education system is closley watched by the world,as US president commented last year to learn from indian students.Hence professional qualification is impressive.

Recently Dental travel or Dental holidays concept is been introduced to the world as an emergency during recession period along with other health travel demands.

Dental  Travel  Dental holidays and Tour is an integral part of Medical Tourism.

Gods own country -Kerala- A small state with 100% literacy and most advanced society in india, had already risen as a brand in Medical and Ayurvedic Tourism. You can get quality dental treatment for just 10% of the costs incurred, if done in Australia and Europe. The rising number of quality dental clinics have made Kerala an ideal spot for Dental holidyas.Dentist trained and worked in the EU are setting up good dental practices and promotes Dental Holidays

Dental Tourism registed a 30% growth in Kerala. In 2009 about 5000 dental patients visited Kerala, thereby giving crores of forex to Kerala. 

The tourists stay in Homestays, in Resorts and Star Hotels. Quality dental clinics have sprung up as more and more dental tourists visit " God's Own Country ". 

From scale and polish to Root canal treatment, dental implants , crowns, bridges, surgeries for Facial deformities, laminates and  teeth whitening  are some of the treatments the tourists go in for. 

Dr Seby Varghese,CEO  with Dr Mathew from (UK returned) of  Facets,Advanced teeth and face care home(A High profile Dental Practice clinic in Kochi )  said  that Kerala is in for a quantum leap, as far as Medical Tourism is concerned. England,Ireland, Germany, Australia, US , Switzerland and Gulf countries are some of the countries the tourists come from.He advices tourists to select Dental practices with an  infection control policy and dentist with training from abroad, so that the patients would be more comfortable and safe. They also warned the patients to be careful about the pricing system.Most of the advanced centers have single tier price for all domestic and international patients.

Dental tourists Peter Mc Donalad and Kerry baker  say that you get quality dental treatmenf for just ten per cent cost in Kerala and that is what had attracted them to this " Land of Coconuts" ! They are coming for the second time to Kerala ! 

Three airports which grace Kerala, Homestays, Resorts and Hotels - all these make the tourists journey easy and effortless. Ayurvedic treatment also can be had, as dental treatments do not require much drugs ! 

Those who work in this field are now trying to get the Accreditation from NABH. 

Cruise Tourism is on the rise in Kerala, despite the global recession. Decorative Passenger Ship Touism or Cruise Tourism is on an upward curve in Kerala, as 36 cruise ships are visited  Kochi in 2009 fiscal ! 22000 foreign tourists and 10,000 ship workers landed in  Kochi ! 

11 cruise ships. Of which 4 has already reached the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Seven more, inlcuding the big cruise ships - Queen Mary II and Queen Victoria will be visiting Kochi. 12000 foreign tourists will be visiting this month alone. Six thousand sailors also. From Queen Mary II, 2600 foreign visitors and 1300 crew members are expected. This Queen of the Sea will be reaching Kochi on Wednesday and will be in Kochi for one day

Emerging Dental Travel or Dental Holidays Destination in asia - kerala

Among Asian countires India has been a choice of medical travel  from the begining.Highly trained as well as Skilled professionals form india is working all over the world.Strict Educational policies and Finacial policies helped india to emerge as a fast developing economy in the world without humon right violations !! Indias Education system is closley watched by the world,as US president commented last year to learn from indian students.Hence professional qualification is impressive.

Recently Dental travel or Dental holidays concept is been introduced to the world as an emergency during recession period along with other health travel demands.

Dental  Travel  Dental holidays and Tour is an integral part of Medical Tourism.

Gods own country -Kerala- A small state with 100% literacy and most advanced society in india, had already risen as a brand in Medical and Ayurvedic Tourism. You can get quality dental treatment for just 10% of the costs incurred, if done in Australia and Europe. The rising number of quality dental clinics have made Kerala an ideal spot for Dental holidyas.Dentist trained and worked in the EU are setting up good dental practices and promotes Dental Holidays

Dental Tourism registed a 30% growth in Kerala. In 2009 about 5000 dental patients visited Kerala, thereby giving crores of forex to Kerala.

The tourists stay in Homestays, in Resorts and Star Hotels. Quality dental clinics have sprung up as more and more dental tourists visit " God's Own Country ".

From scale and polish to Root canal treatment, dental implants , crowns, bridges, surgeries for Facial deformities, laminates and  teeth whitening  are some of the treatments the tourists go in for.

Dr Seby Varghese,CEO  with Dr Mathew from (UK returned) of  Facets,Advanced teeth and face care home(A High profile Dental Practice clinic in Kochi )  said  that Kerala is in for a quantum leap, as far as Medical Tourism is concerned. England,Ireland, Germany, Australia, US , Switzerland and Gulf countries are some of the countries the tourists come from.He advices tourists to select Dental practices with an  infection control policy and dentist with training from abroad, so that the patients would be more comfortable and safe. They also warned the patients to be careful about the pricing system.Most of the advanced centers have single tier price for all domestic and international patients.

Dental tourists Peter Mc Donalad and Kerry baker  say that you get quality dental treatmenf for just ten per cent cost in Kerala and that is what had attracted them to this " Land of Coconuts" ! They are coming for the second time to Kerala !

Three airports which grace Kerala, Homestays, Resorts and Hotels - all these make the tourists journey easy and effortless. Ayurvedic treatment also can be had, as dental treatments do not require much drugs !

Those who work in this field are now trying to get the Accreditation from NABH.

Cruise Tourism is on the rise in Kerala, despite the global recession. Decorative Passenger Ship Touism or Cruise Tourism is on an upward curve in Kerala, as 36 cruise ships are visited  Kochi in 2009 fiscal ! 22000 foreign tourists and 10,000 ship workers landed in  Kochi !

11 cruise ships. Of which 4 has already reached the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Seven more, inlcuding the big cruise ships - Queen Mary II and Queen Victoria will be visiting Kochi. 12000 foreign tourists will be visiting this month alone. Six thousand sailors also. From Queen Mary II, 2600 foreign visitors and 1300 crew members are expected. This Queen of the Sea will be reaching Kochi on Wednesday and will be in Kochi for one day

Emerging Dental Travel or Dental Holidays Destination in asia - kerala

Among Asian countires India has been a choice of medical travel  from the begining.Highly trained as well as Skilled professionals form india is working all over the world.Strict Educational policies and Finacial policies helped india to emerge as a fast developing economy in the world without humon right violations !! Indias Education system is closley watched by the world,as US president commented last year to learn from indian students.Hence professional qualification is impressive.

Recently Dental travel or Dental holidays concept is been introduced to the world as an emergency during recession period along with other health travel demands.

Dental  Travel  Dental holidays and Tour is an integral part of Medical Tourism.

Gods own country -Kerala- A small state with 100% literacy and most advanced society in india, had already risen as a brand in Medical and Ayurvedic Tourism. You can get quality dental treatment for just 10% of the costs incurred, if done in Australia and Europe. The rising number of quality dental clinics have made Kerala an ideal spot for Dental holidyas.Dentist trained and worked in the EU are setting up good dental practices and promotes Dental Holidays

Dental Tourism registed a 30% growth in Kerala. In 2009 about 5000 dental patients visited Kerala, thereby giving crores of forex to Kerala.

The tourists stay in Homestays, in Resorts and Star Hotels. Quality dental clinics have sprung up as more and more dental tourists visit " God's Own Country ".

From scale and polish to Root canal treatment, dental implants , crowns, bridges, surgeries for Facial deformities, laminates and  teeth whitening  are some of the treatments the tourists go in for.

Dr Seby Varghese,CEO  with Dr Mathew from (UK returned) of  Facets,Advanced teeth and face care home(A High profile Dental Practiceclinic in Kochi )  said  that Kerala is in for a quantum leap, as far as Medical Tourism is concerned. England,Ireland, Germany, Australia, US , Switzerland and Gulf countries are some of the countries the tourists come from.He advices tourists to select Dental practices with an  infection control policy and dentist with training from abroad, so that the patients would be more comfortable and safe. They also warned the patients to be careful about the pricing system.Most of the advanced centers have single tier price for all domestic and international patients.

Dental tourists Peter Mc Donalad and Kerry baker  say that you get quality dental treatmenf for just ten per cent cost in Kerala and that is what had attracted them to this " Land of Coconuts" ! They are coming for the second time to Kerala !

Three airports which grace Kerala, Homestays, Resorts and Hotels - all these make the tourists journey easy and effortless. Ayurvedic treatment also can be had, as dental treatments do not require much drugs !

Those who work in this field are now trying to get the Accreditation from NABH.

Cruise Tourism is on the rise in Kerala, despite the global recession. Decorative Passenger Ship Touism or Cruise Tourism is on an upward curve in Kerala, as 36 cruise ships are visited  Kochi in 2009 fiscal ! 22000 foreign tourists and 10,000 ship workers landed in  Kochi !

11 cruise ships. Of which 4 has already reached the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Seven more, inlcuding the big cruise ships - Queen Mary II and Queen Victoria will be visiting Kochi. 12000 foreign tourists will be visiting this month alone. Six thousand sailors also. From Queen Mary II, 2600 foreign visitors and 1300 crew members are expected. This Queen of the Sea will be reaching Kochi on Wednesday and will be in Kochi for one day

Dental Holidays in India - Cheaper and Safer when you ask...

Questions to ask a dentist on your holiday destination 

 

Don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions when you are planning for dental holidays, even if they seem blunt or obvious. If you are not satisfied with the answers you are given, don’t feel you have to commit to anything that day.

Go home and do some more research until you feel confident that all your questions have been answered. You may also want to talk to other patients who have travelled for dental Holidays or  Dental Travel by visiting online groups and forums.

 

• Who will be carrying out my treatment and what qualifications do they have?
• Current Guidelines of  Practice?
• Will the dental team speak English? If not, will you provide a translator on the day of the  procedure?
• Do you have any references or testimonials from previous patients?
• How many times have you carried out the procedure I am having? What are the rates of success,  complication, readmission and infection?
• Are you regulated by a professional body and do you have to be registered with them?
• Is the work guaranteed for a certain period of time?
• What aftercare do you provide?
• What happens if I am unhappy with the results? Who pays for the extra flights, hotel and remedial work?
• If there are complications and I need further treatment, is this included in the initial cost?
• Do you have insurance to cover this procedure?
• Do you have a complaints system in place? Can I see a copy of it?
• Who can I contact for advice after the treatment?
• What is your Infection controle procedure?
• And Take A practice Tour.. 
•   

If the dentist  claims to be a specialist, it’s also important to ask whether they can back this up. In India, the Indian Dental Council  along with Local State Dental councils hold the  lists of dentists entitled to practice dentistry.

Entry onto these lists is only granted if a dentist meets certain minimum standards of training.

You may also come across Dentists  trained by Royal college of Surgeons UK.

 You may also want to find out if you can expect the same standards of training from the dentist who will be carrying out your dental treatment in India .

Dental Travel, Dental Holidays In kerala India...

Kerala ,Gods Own Country, in south India, the fastest growing tourist destination in south Asia ,also getting worlds attention for Medical Travel ,Dental Travel or Dental holidays destination.Backwaters,Hill stations,Tea Plantations, Beaches,Eco tourism,Farm Tourism and lot more in stock.

Why Kerala?

No1 state in India regarding  Literacy , Higher Education,Healthcare, Environmental protection and most of the income pups in from  the non resident keralites working in gulf,uk,usa,and across globe.Own Ayurveda therapy..

Professionals

Most of the Nurses working in the UK ,Ireland & Australia  are  from Kerala and lots of health care professionals from Kerala are working abroad.Health care education are of high  standards.Healthcare professionals - Doctors and Dentists  are coming back to kerala from abroad and setting up high end  advanced practices to promote medical travel or dental travel or dental holidays.

Department of Health

Kerala government is promoting  medical holidays along with Cochin international airport ltd. (CIAL).  Lot of service providers including Facets  also joined hands with this effort.

Services

Service providers are offering free stay,Free travel, and  Free treatments to attaract more patients from abroad.

Advantages of Kerala

Holiday choice  of   ...Ayurveda ,Backwaters,Hill stations,Tea Plantations, Beaches,Eco tourism,Farm Tourism and lot more in stock...

British( Royal college) trained Doctors and Dentists..

Price comparison.

Facets, advanced teeth and face care home in Kochi, offers......

"Petals of smile, Metal free smile"

Dental care  prices are amazing...  Lava  3m Metal free ceramic Crowns and Bridges  with 7 yrs International Guarantee..............

LAVA - 3 M -costs you only - $ 333/ crown or 215 Sterling pounds.

Metal free ceramic crowns starts from- $ 200/crown

Metal ceramic crown from- $ 125/ crown

Root canal therapy is just $150/ tooth

UK trained Dentists are working in Kerala promoting  Dental Travel...

Offering  Free orthodontic Braces therapy for 5 UK people on conditions.

Tail....

Try Kerala with  any other destination as a dental travel destination.....time is changing...eat pray and love with  us !!!!!

Your moment is waiting !!!!!

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Endhiran ,endiran,entiran rajanikant, and Facets kochi....

Super quality special effects, awesome stunts and the magical allure of Rajnikanth makes 'Robot' a must see flick.

Robot (Endhiran) is primarily designed as an unadulterated tribute to the charisma of Indian cinema's ageless superstar, Rajnikanth. And it's completely, wholeheartedly, joyously desi. Want to see what mainstream Indian cinema actually means? Go, watch Robot (Endhiran)..

 Facets, Advanced teeth and face care home, Kochi, Kerala are quite happy about  Endhirans   release. We were eager about to see the results of facial make ups of Rajani star..It came out fantastic... But  teeth looks older... must have tried us !!!

May be he cannot afford us!!! lol !!!

Endhiran ,endiran,entiran rajanikant, and Facets kochi....

Super quality special effects, awesome stunts and the magical allure of Rajnikanth makes 'Robot' a must see flick.

Robot (Endhiran) is primarily designed as an unadulterated tribute to the charisma of Indian cinema's ageless superstar, Rajnikanth. And it's completely, wholeheartedly, joyously desi. Want to see what mainstream Indian cinema actually means? Go, watch Robot (Endhiran)..

 Facets, Advanced teeth and face care home, Kochi, Kerala are quite happy about  Endhirans   release. We were eager about to see the results of facial make ups of Rajani star..It came out fantastic... But  teeth looks older... must have tried us !!!

May be he cannot afford us!!! lol !!!

Dental Holidays or Dental Travel in Kerala,India.

Kerala ,Gods Own Country, in south India, the fastest growing tourist destination in south Asia ,also getting worlds attention for Medical Travel ,Dental Travel or Dental holidays destination.Backwaters,Hill stations,Tea Plantations, Beaches,Eco tourism,Farm Tourism and lot more in stock.

Why Kerala?

No1 state in India regarding  Literacy , Higher Education,Healthcare, Environmental protection and most of the income pups in from  the non resident keralites working in gulf,uk,usa,and across globe.Own Ayurveda therapy..

Professionals

Most of the Nurses working in the UK ,Ireland & Australia  are  from Kerala and lots of health care professionals from Kerala are working abroad.Health care education are of high  standards.Healthcare professionals - Doctors and Dentists  are coming back to kerala from abroad and setting up high end  advanced practices to promote medical travel or dental travel or dental holidays.

Department of Health

Kerala government is promoting  medical holidays along with Cochin international airport ltd. (CIAL).  Lot of service providers including Facets  also joined hands with this effort.

Services

Service providers are offering free stay,Free travel, and  Free treatments to attaract more patients from abroad.

Advantages of Kerala

Holiday choice  of   ...Ayurveda ,Backwaters,Hill stations,Tea Plantations, Beaches,Eco tourism,Farm Tourism and lot more in stock...

British( Royal college) trained Doctors and Dentists..

Price comparison.

Facets, advanced teeth and face care home in Kochi, offers......

"Petals of smile, Metal free smile"

Dental care  prices are amazing...  Lava  3m Metal free ceramic Crowns and Bridges  with 7 yrs International Guarantee..............

LAVA - 3 M -costs you only - $ 333/ crown or 215 Sterling pounds.

Metal free ceramic crowns starts from- $ 200/crown

Metal ceramic crown from- $ 125/ crown

Root canal therapy is just $150/ tooth

UK trained Dentists are working in Kerala promoting  Dental Travel...

Offering  Free orthodontic Braces therapy for 5 UK people on conditions.

Tail....

Try Kerala with  any other destination as a dental travel destination.....time is changing...eat pray and love with  us !!!!!

Your moment is waiting !!!!!

Dental Holidays or Dental Travel in Kerala,India.

Kerala ,Gods Own Country, in south India, the fastest growing tourist destination in south Asia ,also getting worlds attention for Medical Travel ,Dental Travel or Dental holidays destination.Backwaters,Hill stations,Tea Plantations, Beaches,Eco tourism,Farm Tourism and lot more in stock.

Why Kerala?

No1 state in India regarding  Literacy , Higher Education,Healthcare, Environmental protection and most of the income pups in from  the non resident keralites working in gulf,uk,usa,and across globe.Own Ayurveda therapy..

Professionals

Most of the Nurses working in the UK ,Ireland & Australia  are  from Kerala and lots of health care professionals from Kerala are working abroad.Health care education are of high  standards.Healthcare professionals - Doctors and Dentists  are coming back to kerala from abroad and setting up high end  advanced practices to promote medical travel or dental travel or dental holidays.

Department of Health

Kerala government is promoting  medical holidays along with Cochin international airport ltd. (CIAL).  Lot of service providers including Facets  also joined hands with this effort.

Services

Service providers are offering free stay,Free travel, and  Free treatments to attaract more patients from abroad.

Advantages of Kerala

Holiday choice  of   ...Ayurveda ,Backwaters,Hill stations,Tea Plantations, Beaches,Eco tourism,Farm Tourism and lot more in stock...

British( Royal college) trained Doctors and Dentists..

Price comparison.

Facets, advanced teeth and face care home in Kochi, offers......

"Petals of smile, Metal free smile"

Dental care  prices are amazing...  Lava  3m Metal free ceramic Crowns and Bridges  with 7 yrs International Guarantee..............

LAVA - 3 M -costs you only - $ 333/ crown or 215 Sterling pounds.

Metal free ceramic crowns starts from- $ 200/crown

Metal ceramic crown from- $ 125/ crown

Root canal therapy is just $150/ tooth

UK trained Dentists are working in Kerala promoting  Dental Travel...

Offering  Free orthodontic Braces therapy for 5 UK people on conditions.

Tail....

Try Kerala with  any other destination as a dental travel destination.....time is changing...eat pray and love with  us !!!!!

Your moment is waiting !!!!!

Dentists in Kochi ,Kerala says..

Good  Dentist Sees More Than Teeth -

The Mouth Holds Clues to Many illnesses

Your mouth can tell you a lot about your overall health.

Troubled teeth and gums aren't always just a dental problem. Sometimes they indicate deeper issues, and dentists are increasingly picking up the clues.

"We look around the mouth and we look for color changes. We're looking for certain smells. Spots around the gums," said  Facets, Girinagar dentist  Dr Seby Varghese

The relation of oral health to the rest of the body has got an  increased attention in recent years, spurred by such experts as Dr M Mathew who as  an internationally experienced Facio-maxillary cosmetic surgeon urged  to "increase the understanding of how the signs and symptoms of oral infections can indicate general health status and act as a marker for other diseases." The publicity reminded a lot of dentists that their jobs weren't just about root canals and fillings, and it educated the public, Dr Seby said.

Following are some non-oral-health issues and the possible clues  Dr  Seby says dentists may be able to identify:

-- Heart disease. Gums that have turned a "bright beefy red" or purple.  Dr Seby checks his patients' blood pressure when he notices those symptoms.

-- Type 2 diabetes. Gums that bleed at the slightest touch although there is no plaque evident.  Dr Seby said patients with diabetes also typically have sores elsewhere on their bodies that they may not have connected to the disease.

-- Kidney disease. A sweet ammonia smell on a person's breath, detectable even from behind a dentist's surgical mask.

-- Acid reflux. Teeth that look worn and pitted, as if they'd been "dipped in battery acid." Only some teeth will be affected, depending on where the acids settle during a person's typical sleeping position.

-- Oral cancer. Gum tissues with white spots that last two weeks or more. (Dr Mahesh of Facets  dental care said spots that clear up more quickly can indicate many other things, including something as simple as having bitten into too-hot pizza.)

-- Leukemia. Fiery-red swollen gums that just won't heal, distinguishable from diabetes symptoms with a blood test.

-- Osteoporosis. Certain black spots on tooth X-rays that indicate air pockets and dead bone.

-- Stress. Gums that have pulled away from teeth, or teeth that themselves are fractured. All sorts of fungal, bacterial and viral infections can enter the body through cracked teeth, Dr Seby said.

-- Sleep apnea. An enlarged tongue and inflamed gums in the part of the mouth through which air passes.

-- Pregnancy. Deeply swollen gums can indicate hormonal changes.

-- Bulimia. Upper front teeth that are paper thin, with the enamel almost completely worn away, and teeth that hurt. Distinguishable from acid reflux because different teeth are affected.

Dr Seby said that patients should make sure that dentists aren't "just looking in their mouths for five to 10 seconds" and that a thorough inspection should take at least five minutes.

He said that when he notices symptoms in his patients' mouths, he'll often have them come back in two weeks. About half the time, the symptoms are gone with no lasting effect. The other half of the time, he'll refer the patient to a physician.

"Every dentist in this country has this training," Dr Seby said. "So it's good for consumers to make sure their dentists are paying attention."

 

Dentists in Kochi ,Kerala says..

Good  Dentist Sees More Than Teeth -

The Mouth Holds Clues to Many illnesses

Your mouth can tell you a lot about your overall health.

Troubled teeth and gums aren't always just a dental problem. Sometimes they indicate deeper issues, and dentists are increasingly picking up the clues.

"We look around the mouth and we look for color changes. We're looking for certain smells. Spots around the gums," said  Facets, Girinagar dentist  Dr Seby Varghese

The relation of oral health to the rest of the body has got an  increased attention in recent years, spurred by such experts as Dr M Mathew who as  an internationally experienced Facio-maxillary cosmetic surgeon urged  to "increase the understanding of how the signs and symptoms of oral infections can indicate general health status and act as a marker for other diseases." The publicity reminded a lot of dentists that their jobs weren't just about root canals and fillings, and it educated the public, Dr Seby said.

Following are some non-oral-health issues and the possible clues  Dr  Seby says dentists may be able to identify:

-- Heart disease. Gums that have turned a "bright beefy red" or purple.  Dr Seby checks his patients' blood pressure when he notices those symptoms.

-- Type 2 diabetes. Gums that bleed at the slightest touch although there is no plaque evident.  Dr Seby said patients with diabetes also typically have sores elsewhere on their bodies that they may not have connected to the disease.

-- Kidney disease. A sweet ammonia smell on a person's breath, detectable even from behind a dentist's surgical mask.

-- Acid reflux. Teeth that look worn and pitted, as if they'd been "dipped in battery acid." Only some teeth will be affected, depending on where the acids settle during a person's typical sleeping position.

-- Oral cancer. Gum tissues with white spots that last two weeks or more. (Dr Mahesh of Facets  dental care said spots that clear up more quickly can indicate many other things, including something as simple as having bitten into too-hot pizza.)

-- Leukemia. Fiery-red swollen gums that just won't heal, distinguishable from diabetes symptoms with a blood test.

-- Osteoporosis. Certain black spots on tooth X-rays that indicate air pockets and dead bone.

-- Stress. Gums that have pulled away from teeth, or teeth that themselves are fractured. All sorts of fungal, bacterial and viral infections can enter the body through cracked teeth, Dr Seby said.

-- Sleep apnea. An enlarged tongue and inflamed gums in the part of the mouth through which air passes.

-- Pregnancy. Deeply swollen gums can indicate hormonal changes.

-- Bulimia. Upper front teeth that are paper thin, with the enamel almost completely worn away, and teeth that hurt. Distinguishable from acid reflux because different teeth are affected.

Dr Seby said that patients should make sure that dentists aren't "just looking in their mouths for five to 10 seconds" and that a thorough inspection should take at least five minutes.

He said that when he notices symptoms in his patients' mouths, he'll often have them come back in two weeks. About half the time, the symptoms are gone with no lasting effect. The other half of the time, he'll refer the patient to a physician.

"Every dentist in this country has this training," Dr Seby said. "So it's good for consumers to make sure their dentists are paying attention."