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Brushing Routine

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For  #brushing  choose a soft bristle  #toothbrush , as it can effectively remove  #plaque  and debris from gums and between teeth. Hard bristle  #toothbrush  can erode your tooth  #enamel . #Replace  your toothbrush regularly after every three to four months or when the  #bristles  get frayed and lose their shape. Remember to always use fluoridated toothpaste as it not only helps remove plaque but also strengthens the tooth enamel. Your toothpaste should contain at least 1400ppm fluoride content. Flossing your teeth is also important as it removes food particles that get  #trapped  in between your teeth. While brushing your teeth use a pea size amount of  #toothpaste  as applying a lot can tempt you to spit and finish early. You should brush your teeth gently in short circular motion with 45 degree angle at gum line. You must never brush across your teeth as you can irritate your gums. If you have any doubt...

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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Oral &  #maxillofacial   #surgery  which is also commonly known as oral surgery includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases,  #injuries  and defects of face, jaws, teeth and  #mouth . Extraction of  #diseased  and impacted or fractured tooth, surgical placement of dental implants in jaws, surgical correction of jaws when there is misalignment of teeth due to jaw abnormalities in cases where orthodontic  #treatment  alone is not enough, cleft lip and palate surgeries, treatment of cysts and tumors, jaw joint surgeries, surgical treatment to relieve sleep apnea by removing soft  #tissue  at back portion of mouth or lower jaw are some of the procedures done in this department. Ideally you will  #schedule  an appointment and have plenty of time to think about your options, which is true for any minor surgical procedures like  #tooth  extraction or some facial procedures that you might ha...

Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

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#The  inside lining of your mouth is  #usually  pink and smooth; if there is  #any  change in its color or texture like white or red patches, lumps,  #bumps , sores that bleed easily and  #take  longer time to heal,  #thickening  inside your mouth or  #any  other abnormality it might  #signal  a  #pathology  and might be a sign of an  #underlying  disease as serious as  #cancer . #Patients  who might have certain  #conditions  or symptoms can be  #referred  to the department of oral pathology from their general dentist or any other health  #professional  to do a complete oral screening, which also includes reviewing x-rays, performing soft tissue and bone biopsies to properly diagnose an infection, tumor or any other condition or disease. A biopsy is removal of small piece of a suspicious tissue surgically for its microscopic examination, which are usual...

Prosthetic Dentistry

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In  #prosthetic  dentistry your dentist will  #do  crowns, fixed bridges,  #porcelain  veneers, dental implants,  #dentures , facial prosthesis. Crowns also sometimes known as #‘caps’ replace entire tooth surface  #which  is visible above gum line,  #usually  made of metal, porcelain  #fused  to metal or all-ceramic and  #mostly  to restore the tooth, or  #after  root canal therapy. #Fixed  bridges replace one or more  #missing  tooth by taking support of  #adjacent  healthy teeth which are  #grinded  and re- contoured to  #place  the crown and bridge the  #gap . #Veneers  are thin wafer like shells  #and  cover front surface of a tooth. #Your  surgeon can place the screw  #like  Dental Implants surgically  #inside  your jaws; they replace the entire tooth (both crown and root). Dentures can be full or partia...

Pediatric Dentistry

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#pediatricdentistry  deals with oral health screenings, prophylaxis procedures, cavity detection and treatment by  #restoring  the affected tooth with a dental filling, preventive measures like fluoride application and pit and fissure sealants application on recently erupted permanent molars and premolars,  #extraction  of teeth and all other minor and major surgical procedures, early detection of growth abnormalities of jaws and teeth like crowding or misalignment of teeth,  #protruded  or retruded jaws in children and adolescent, reducing anxiety by use of sedation like  #laughing  gas during dental  #procedures . The dentist will educate the parents on preventive care, oral hygiene measures, habits which cause misalignments like thumb sucking, use of pacifiers and habit breaking appliances, care for children with special needs, counseling on proper diet and  #nutrition  on how to minimize sugar consumption and following...

Dentist

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A dentist is the one who will diagnose, treat and manage your overall oral health needs like gum care, root canal therapies, tooth restorations, preventive education & more. They specialize in educating patients of all ages on proper oral care practices, from teaching a toddler proper brushing technique or showing an elderly patient the correct and precise way to clean their dentures. The dentist will develop a tailored dental hygiene plan to arrange for your specific case including dental examination, prophylaxis, X-rays and use of other diagnostic equipments to prevent, uncover and treat any issues if present.   They will use variety of restorative procedures for a comprehensive treatment plan to help them in preventing decay or disease of teeth, mouth, gums and tongue. T hey also use restorative dentistry procedures to repair the defects caused by a tooth decay, trauma, defect or disease in the areas of your mouth. The dentist will make sure that you and your fam...

Prepping tooth for dental crown

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We usually need a dental crown in cases that require extensive restoration where a dental filling alone is not sufficient to save remaining tooth structure. So as to say, in  #prepping  tooth for dental crown your dentist will  #remove  any decay,  #old  restorations which are no longer in perfect conditions and then go for root canal therapy if there is any need for it.  The main aim for prepping tooth is to  #shape  it all over so a dental  #technician  can easily  #fabricate  the  #crown . The dentist will do tooth  #reduction  according to the  #space   #requirement  in placing the crown, type of the material of dental crown (like metal, porcelain, porcelain with metal and so on), surface of tooth; furthermore, chewing surfaces of teeth require more space for added strength. Finally after prepping tooth, your dental care provider takes  #impression  of the upper and l...