Noted orthodontist of the city Dr Anshu Sahu aims at bringing back the smiles to the people which are hindered due to irregular, misaligned teeth and other oral problems. According to him, the diseases like hypertension and diabetes can be detected through dental check-ups. In a brief interview with The Pioneer the orthodontist practising for 13 years shares his experience
What made you choose dentistry as a professionIJ What inspired you to be a dentistIJ
Seeing the irregular, misaligned, uneven and broken teeth, which hindered people’s self confidence and their smile, inspired me towards this profession. I wanted to bring back smiles on peoples’ faces.
Tell something about your family and educational backgroundIJ
I basically belong from Silli a village 60 kilometers away from Ranchi. My family has a business background. I did my primary education from St. Xavier’s School, Ranchi then completed my matriculation and 12 boards from Chennai and Patna respectively. Further, I did my Bachelors in Dental Surgery from ‘Medical Coaching Institute Of Dental Science’ and finally had my specialization in Orthodontics from Kothiwal Dental College Moradabad.
Since you belong to a family having business background, did you not think of having a career in businessIJ
Career is an individual’s journey by learning work and gaining experience. It may vary person to person. I never thought for having a career in business, rather aspired to be a dentist. Almighty’s grace and family’s support helped me to reach my goal.
What are the most common types of treatment you administerIJ What instructions you provide to your patientsIJ
The most common type of treatment which I examine daily are toothache, bleeding gums, missing teeth, irregular ,misaligned teeth ,senility and cosmetic dentistry. I instruct them to have healthy diet, complete oral care and monthly dental checkups for healthy and stronger teeth.
What are technologies of oral treatment are used in your clinicIJ
A clinic is well flourished only if it is equipped with newer and advanced technologies. Equipments like Digital X-Ray, Dental implants, Titanium plates, Invissible aligners, lingual Orthodontic Therapy, Veners and latest being the Endomotors, Microscopes and loupes are used in my clinic.
How far is cosmetic dentistry used in your clinicIJ What are its advantagesIJ
Cosmetic Dentistry is also practiced in my clinic. During marriage and festive seasons the rush increases as people become more conscious about their looks. Thus smile designing, polishing, cleansing, bleaching and whitening of teeth has become common. Cosmetic Dentistry not only improves the look of the face but also develops self confidence in a person.
How important is dental hygieneIJ Do you think people care less about dental hygiene in JharkhandIJ
Most of us are aware that poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, gum diseases and foul smell but not taking care of our teeth can also have consequences for more serious illness. I feel that as compared to people of metro cities people of Jharkhand are much aware. Since the intake of junk food is less in people of Jharkhand as compared to tier-1 cities, they face less oral problem.