Teeth are vulnerable to tooth decay as soon as they erupt (push through the gums). Preventing tooth decay early in life is important to a child’s future oral and overall health. Hence, it is important to identify dental problems early by visiting your dentist.
Tooth whitening is a process where the tooth structure is lightened in color by placing solution onto the tooth. Most stains and discoloration can be removed with whitening. Whitening can be completed in-office or at home using custom fabricated trays or pre-filled trays.
Most dental problems don’t have any symptoms until they reach more advanced stages, so don’t wait for things to hurt. The best solution is to get a thorough dental exam, and diagnose and treat dental problems early. Waiting often makes problems more difficult and more expensive to fix.
Gingivitis is the mildest form of gum disease, or periodontal disease. Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Gingivitis is caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria that live in the mouth. The most common symptom is red, swollen gums that bleed easily.
Research has established that people with diabetes are more prone to gum disease. If blood glucose levels are poorly controlled you may be more likely to develop gum disease and could potentially lose teeth. If you notice other conditions such as dry mouth or bleeding gums, be sure to talk with your dentist.
Caries or tooth decay is caused by certain types of bacteria that live in the mouth. Most types of bacteria that live in the mouth are good and help keep the mouth healthy. Some bacteria, however, are harmful and can cause damage to teeth, gums and bone. These bacteria feed on sugars and starches in food particles (sugary and sticky foods can make your situation even worse). The harmful bacteria produce acids that soften the thin protective layer of your tooth, called enamel. Over time, a hole, or cavity, can form in the enamel.
The body releases a variety of hormones over the duration of your pregnancy to facilitate the safe growth and development of your baby. While these pregnancy hormones are integral to your baby’s health, they also can lead to some oral health side effects. Due to the increased blood flow to the gums during pregnancy, your gums may become inflamed, making them tender and swollen. This can cause your gums to bleed when you brush or floss. Pregnancy gingivitis is common and usually corrects itself after your baby is born (although it can persist if you’re nursing). The best plan of action is to make sure you visit your dentist regularly during pregnancy.
A crown is a cover required to protect the root canal treated tooth from all the sides. Our tooth whenever needs a root canal, is often decayed or hollow with no strength left to take the biting forces. During the root canal treatment too, all the infected tissue is cleaned from inside so as to relieve the pain. The tooth to function better needs a well fitted crown. A durable dental crown can cover this tooth to make it stronger for use while preventing fractures or chips.
Teeth will not become loose because of the cleaning procedure. The teeth are held firmly in place due to the gums and the bone around them. The tartar gathered around the teeth causes infection of the gums and bone. This infection leads to receding of bone and gum levels and thus creates gaps between teeth. This tartar, if not removed periodically can cause loosening of teeth. The cleaning procedure will help remove tartar and stop the gum and bone from receding.
Flossing clears food and plaque from between teeth and under the gum line. If you don't floss, plaque hardens into tartar, which forms wedges and widens the space between teeth and gums, causing pockets. Over time, gums pull away and teeth loosen. Flossing gets rid of the bacteria the toothbrush can't get to.
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