Question 1

Where does Dr. S.Mahalingam practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. S.Mahalingam practices at Sanjeevini Nursing Home - Washermenpet.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. S.Mahalingam?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. S.Mahalingam for Impaction / Impacted Tooth Extraction, Artificial Teeth, Scaling / Polishing. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. S.Mahalingam's education qualification?

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Dr. S.Mahalingam has the following qualifications - BDS, MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

Question 4

What does Dr. S.Mahalingam specialises in ?

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Dr. S.Mahalingam specialises as Dentist, Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. S.Mahalingam have?

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Dr. S.Mahalingam has an overall experience of 55 years. View where has Dr. S.Mahalingam practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. S.Mahalingam?

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Dr. S. Mahaligam is a Dentist in Washermenpet, Chennai and has an experience of 46 years in this field. Dr. S.Mahaligam practices at Sanjeevini Nursing Home in Washermenpet, Chennai. He completed BDS from Government Dental College chennai in 1970 and MDS from Government Dental College Chennai in 1976. He is a member of Indian Dental Association.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a dentist?

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A dentist is a doctor who practices dentistry. Dentistry involves the mouth, teeth, gums, and related areas. A dentist takes care of the overall oral healthcare. Common procedures performed at the dentist are tooth filling, tooth extraction, cleaning and polishing of teeth, and minor tooth surgeries like root canal treatment. Within dentistry, there are many specializations that require further training.

Question 8

What education qualifications are mandatory for a Dentist?

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A doctoral degree in the field of dental medicine or dental surgery is required to become a dentist. The pre-requisite for doing a dental course is a 4-year bachelor’s degree in a science related field. Qualifying in the dental admission exam and enrolling in a dental school are the next steps.

Question 9

Should I consult a dentist for bad breath?

Accepted Answer

Bad breath is often due to lack of oral hygiene. In some cases, it may be an indication of some underlying health issue. Consulting a dentist for bad breath is the most logical step. A dentist will perform thorough examination of your teeth and gums to determine the cause of bad breath. Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath.

Question 10

How many sittings does a dentist take for Root canal treatment?

Accepted Answer

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure followed for advanced decay of tooth that cannot be repaired by filling. In this treatment the tooth pulp is removed, the space is cleaned and filled, and finally a crown is placed on the tooth. The number of sittings for a root canal treatment varies depending on the extent of tooth decay.

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