SMILE DENTAL

#Sensitivity , discoloration,  #translucency , cracks, rounded teeth, small dents or cupping on chewing surface of teeth are some of the signs of erosion. To avoid erosion:  -cut back carbonated drinks & try to replace them with water, milk, unsweetened tea or coffee.  -instead of snacking throughout, save acidic food items for meal times to reduce their contact with teeth, it also helps neutralize acids by consuming with other foods.  -drinking through straw minimizes contact between acidic beverages and tooth surface.  -cash in on “calcium”, as it might reduce the  #erosive  potential of beverages and might also help in remineralization.  -avoid eating before bed time, because saliva flow is decreased while we sleep and it takes about an hour for saliva to reduce the  #acidity  in your mouth. So it’s best to finish your dinner for at least about an hour before going to bed.  -don’t rush to brush! Wait for about half an hour or more after sipping a drink to give t

For in-office teeth whitening procedure, the dentist might take photos of your teeth first, so that it will help them  #monitor  the  #progress , your complete medical and dental  #history  will be taken to know what actually caused  #discoloration  of teeth. After that, the dentist or hygienist will  #clean  your teeth, to prepare them for  #bleaching  procedure. Your teeth might get three to eight  #shades   #brighter ; it might take you several visits to achieve the desired results. There are  #numerous  options for at home  #bleaching  like using teeth whitening strips or gels, teeth  #whitening  toothpastes or use of tray based bleaching systems. In tray based bleaching systems, your dentist can make  #custom  fit trays that fit perfectly on teeth to hold whitening  #gel , they can be placed on your teeth for one or more hours for several weeks till you achieve the desired results. To maintain your brighter smile after any whitening procedure you must avoid any food or  #bev

#Diabetes  can have a huge impact on both your  #general  and oral health, so it needs to be  #properly   #managed . You can  #lower  the risks by  #monitoring  your  #sugar   #levels  properly and  #performing   #good  oral hygiene practices like brushing teeth at least twice a day, using soft bristle toothbrush and fluoridated mouthwash, flossing once a day, avoiding acidic and sugary food stuffs and drinks, drinking lots of water and having  #regular  dental  #visits  at least twice a  #year . https://smiledental.com/smile-designing/oral-health-vs-diabetes/

#Smile   #designing  treatment procedure will  #help  you  #restore  proper function and at the same time have  #aesthetically   #pleasing  smile. In  Smile designing  we take your detailed medical and dental history to plan out the quality of smile that is most desirable keeping in mind about its function and esthetics with recently available techniques. Smile designing  can be done by any one or combination of orthodontic treatment, restorative procedures, crown placement and so on.. Orthodontic treatment  is done to correct the alignment of teeth so as to have symmetry. It can be done by  Orthodontic surgery  or Fixed orthodontic braces (Metal braces, Ceramic braces, clear aligners) In fixed braces treatment closure of spacing between your teeth and correction of any other misalignment in teeth like crowding is done. Likewise surgical orthodontic procedure is done when braces alone cannot correct misalignment in jaws and teeth. Similarly restorative procedure like co

Your dentist might take  #series  of x-ray before procedure to  #assess  the extent of damage. After which you will be given a numbing shot,  #the  root canals are cleaned, shaped  #and  irrigated in one session. The canals are sealed and  #restored . Your tooth will be shaped  #and  reduced to fit the dental  #crown . A mould of the tooth is  #taken  to ensure proper size and  #fit  of the crown. Finally a dental crown is  #glued  on your root canal  #treated  tooth. Your dentist will  #prescribe  you some antibiotics, pain  #relieving  medications and will  #advice  you post operative instructions for  #aftercare . The pain and swelling after the therapy will  #reduce  after few days, if it extends for few weeks then you should  #consult  your dentist. Taking care of your oral hygiene is a must; you should also  #avoid  having any hard and crunchy food stuffs as it might induce more pain.

#Getting   #sealants  on teeth is  #quick  and  #easy . They are usually  #billed  as an  #extra   #protection  against cavity for kids, youngsters and adults too. These are  #applied  on as liquid and quickly  #harden  to form  #shield  over the  #grooves  usually on  #chewing  surfaces of back teeth. While applying them your dentist will first clean the tooth then dry it and pack some cotton around the tooth, after that he will apply a solution on tooth surface to make it rough, the tooth is again rinsed and dried then a new cotton is placed around it, the sealant is finally applied on the grooves in liquid form which is then hardened in few seconds. Even though brushing your teeth regularly and flossing can prevent plaque buildup and remove food debris from tooth surface, they can’t always get into the nooks and crannies of back teeth as they are hard to reach. So, dental sealants help prevent cavities by sealing tooth grooves. Sealants can help  #protect  your teeth for about ten

#Root   #canal   #therapy  is usually done in cases where the tooth has a large cavity reaching the pulp which has nerves and tiny blood vessels. After the treatment there isn’t usually enough tooth structure left which can be restored with just a filling. It is important to restore it with a  #crown  to  #prevent  any fracture or chips in future. #Restoring  your tooth with a crown after root canal  #increases  its chances of  #survival . A dental crown can be made out of  #gold ,  #porcelain ,  #metal , porcelain  #fused  with metal and ceramics. The crown completely  #covers  your tooth and prevents it from any damage. So, you can go back to your  #normal   #routine , eat  #healthy , stay  #fit  and do remember to follow proper oral care. https://smiledental.com/crown-after-root-canal/

#Apicectomy  is a  #minor  surgical procedure in which root tip is removed along with  #periapical  pathological tissue ( #infected   #tissue ). Your  #surgeon  will remove about 3mm of root tip as certain  #periodontal  ligament fibers attached to the tooth root may also have infection. It Is Done In : Chronic (long standing) periapical infection. Persistent Infection after root canal therapy. Fracture at apical third of root. Broken instruments in root (crossing root apex). Root with overfilling of any dental restoration. Procedure: First and foremost it will start with Local Anesthesia administration.  The surgeon will give an incision to elevate the flap.  An opening is made with the help of micro motor to remove Pathological Granulation Tissue with the curettes.  After this your dentist will remove the tip of tooth root (about 3mm).  Retrograde filling (reverse filling) is done to seal the root tip.  Furthermore the dentist will suture the flap back again

Root canal therapy is actually a  #process  in which diseased, damaged or dead pulp (soft tissue inside your tooth with nerves and blood vessels) is removed from the  #canals  of tooth. The dentist will clean the canals, shaped it, and fill with a  #suitable  dental  #restoration . Tooth pulp can get  #damaged  due to any reason and one of the major  #causes  is carious tooth, due to which the infection has reached the pulp causing  #inflammation  leading to severe pain, damage and loosening of the affected tooth. Some of the  #other   #common  causes like  #cracked  tooth or  #any  other  #injury  to a tooth or gum  #infection  can damage your tooth  #pulp . https://smiledental.com/root-canal-treatment/