What everybody should know about gum disease?
In this video, Dr. Mahesh Verma, Padma Shri Awardee, President of Indian Academy of Restorative Dentistry (IARD) and Vice President of Dental Council of India, talks about gum disease. He tells us that crooked teeth are very hard to clean and before starting the treatment, the dentist has to check whether there is no presence of gum diseases or other infections around the teeth. Dr. Mahesh will explain the procedure how to correct the crooked teeth. Also, during treatment, oral hygiene has to be maintained. Braces for crooked teeth are fixed in adolescents especially when all the permanent teeth have come. Sometimes an orthodontist might take a young child into preventive measure where he can predict the child having irregular teeth.
Dr. Mahesh Verma
Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Verma, Director - Principal of Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi Awardee of Padma Shri for his immense contribution in the field of dental sciences. First Doctor to bring about dental awareness through his team in the form of Dental Health Mela organised every year in the city of Delhi. Instrumental in setting up the best dental Institute of the country, currently known as a "Centre of Excellence" treating thousands of underprivileged and common citizens every day in a "State of the Art" modern facilities. A recipient of Dr. B. C. Roy highest National Medical Award by President of India in the year 2008 and other awards including Fellowships from many national and international organizations and academic bodies. Currently involved along with IIT Delhi to develop indigenous dental Implant under CSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
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