How Do I Get Rid Of Bad Breath
How Do I Get Rid Of Bad Breath Bad breath also called as “Halitosis” Which is usually seen in most of the individuals having imperceptible smell in the exhaled breath. It can be noticed by the individuals or other person involved in a conversation. There are many causes which lead to bad breath, such as food, tobacco products, dry mouth, poor dental hygiene, medications, infections, nose & throat infections, some cancers, GERD. Halitosis cause psychological depression in the public. (Social life of an individual). Prevention: In an individual with halitosis, he\she has to change the life style like brushing after meal, flossing, cleaning tongue and drinking plenty of water. Using mouthwash, gums, and mints helps in fighting against bad breath, but these are temporary measures. Because they don’t treat the underlying cause. The Best advice is to take a look over the dentists who help in eradicating the root cause…
Does Drinking More Water Protects Your Teeth?
Does Drinking More Water Protects Your Teeth Yes….! Drinking more water protects your teeth and keeps our teeth Healthy. Drinking water which contains fluorine plays a major role in making the teeth stronger by forming fluorapatite crystals, which is resistance to bacterial acids. Therefore there will be a prevention of forming cavities which harbour bacterial micro organisms. Frequent intake of water makes the tissues hydrated and helps in flushing of food particles which lodge between the teeth. Therefore there will be prevention of periodontal / Gum diseases. Water intake prevents formation of stains on the teeth which helps in whitening the teeth. Individuals with dry mouth, there is a decreased secretion of saliva which leads to bad breath due to accumulation of food particles between the teeth and also leads to increased formation of cavities. Drinking water helps in keeping your smile looking beautiful, because most of the foods which…
How does Diabetes affect Oral Health
How does Diabetes affect Oral Health Presence of high blood sugar level (Diabetes) is one of the causes for decreasing in life span and affects the quality of the individual. Diabetes has a strongest association with oral health which leads to severe periodontal problems. Periodontal disease is the 6th complication of the diabetes, which cause tissue destruction and bone resorption leads to weakening of the teeth. Periodontal disease in diabetic individual is more severe compared to normal individual. Diabetes has a higher risk of causing dry mouth, which leads to decrease in saliva production results in decay of large number of teeth and ulcers on the mucosa. Diabetes individuals are more prone to opportunities fungal infection like oral brush. Management\Prevention While managing \ preventing any oral disease in a diabetic individual the dentist should have a keen look over the blood sugar levels of the individual. At ‘V Dental Hospitals’…
INTERACTION BETWEEN PATIENTS AND DENTIST
INTERACTION BETWEEN PATIENTS AND DENTIST Most of the patients avoid dental appointments because of anxiety and fear and about their oral maintenance. So in the first appointment the dentist should mainly concern about patients anxiety and main concern about their dental treatment Healthy communication should be maintained for establishing positive relationship with the patient. So dentist should not directly jump into the treatment to reduce patients anxiety should initiate with the casual talk like asking patients name, age, family background, chief complaint and his/her expectation from dentist. History of his being to past dentist, medical conditions which exaggerate dental conditions. Dentist should maintain eye contact while talking to patients, use body language to communicate. Summarize what the patient concern , reassure by follow up questions and present treatment options MAIN BASIC NEEDS: 1. Friendliness: Basic courtesy and politeness,being warm and caring should be there while dealing with the patient 2. Empathy The…
Ten Principles for Dental Health
Follow these Ten Principles, Get Your Teeths Solid & Healthy Brush properly twice every day (in the morning and before going to sleep at night). The brush should be replaced with a new one every two months. Do not brush for more than two or three minutes. Only soft or ultra soft brush should be used. Rinse the mouth thoroughly with water every time after eating. The mouth should be kept clean without food particles. Pin and tooth pick should not be used to remove food stuck between teeth. Only dental floss or intra-oral brushes should be used. Gargle the mouth frequently with hot water mixed with cristal salt and turmeric. This protects the gums and teeth from infection. A general check-up should be done with a dentist once every six months. Once every six months the plaque and calculus on the tooth should be removed by scaling process. When…
Fixed Teeth in 3 Days
Fixed Teeth in 3 Days within BASAL IMPLANTS at V Dental Hospital A 52 years female patient had come to “V Dental Hospitals” with some teeth in her mouth. So she is facing lot of problem in chewing food and asks for help to make her comfortable. Dr John (Managing Director) had checked and suggested for X-Rays (OPG and Lab Tests) followed by the treatment planning given by him was “Dental Basal Implants” with Full Mouth Rehabilitation. Treatment had continued as follows. 2. So V Dental Hospitals team of doctors had started the treatment with placement of BASAL IMPLANTS. 3. Finally teeth were delivered within 3 days after placing the BASAL IMPLANTS and patient is happy with her Full Mouth Teeth. 4. After 5 days the whole treatment is completed, the patient is ready to chew food just like a 20 years girl. Credits to Dr. Anita Madugula (Dental implantologist…
USING TOOTHPICK… YES or NO
USING TOOTHPICK… YES or NO People who have the habit of picking their teeth with a toothpick are at a higher risk of damaging their teeth and gums. Using a toothpick or pins to remove food stuck between the teeth can actually do more harm than good to your teeth. Using these toothpicks frequently leads to formation of gaps between the teeth. Then more and more food tends to accumulate in between the teeth which may further lead to bacterial overgrowth, thereby leading to formation of cavities, if not taken care of immediately, may grow and further damage the health of the teeth. Therefore a harsh habit of using a toothpick weakens the strength of the teeth. In some cases the healthy gums may get lacerated due to the use of these sharp objects further leading to gum problems. So what can we do instead of using toothpicks? Rinse the…
PULPECTOMY
PULPECTOMY Pulpectomy is a generally done in children It is performed to save the primary tooth and prevent infection to spread to the erupting permanent teeth This procedure is performed only if the patient has severe infection infecting the pulp caused due caries or trauma Caries is caused either due to improper oral hygiene (or) Trauma where child has an injury involving the tooth and has neglected causing the spread of infection In this process,canal contents are removed,irrigated and filled with medicament (formocresol/zinc oxide eugenol) Post treatment, the patient is put under medication with antibiotics and pain killer for 3-5days Extraction in children might cause space closure so that there would be no sufficient space for permanent teeth to erupt And This helps in preserving the milk teeth from extraction and maintain the shape of the dental arch Hence,pulpectomy is a better option in children Our Network Vizag / Gajuwaka / …
Root Canal Treatment
Root Canal Treatment Previously tooth is removed if patient complaints of pain. But after introduction root canal treatment tooth is saved and is used for chewing. Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. It is a treatment sequence for the infected pulp of a tooth which is intended to result in the elimination of infection and the protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion. It involves the removal of these structures, disinfection and the subsequent shaping , cleaning and decontamination of the canals with small files and irrigating solutions and obscuration of the decontaminated canals The material used to fill the canal such as gutter perch with ZOE- based cement Usually some inflammation or infection is already present within or below the tooth. To cure the infection and the…
Dental Tips for Healthy Teeth
Dentist It is important to visit the dentist regularly to maintain the health of your teeth, mouth, and body as a whole. A dentist works to diagnose, treat, and control oral health problems. There are several reasons why dental care is important: Control tooth decay Prevention of periodontal disease, which can result in tooth loss and bone loss Controls bad breath – brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist regularly will help reduce the number of bacteria in your mouth. Gives you a more useful beautiful smile and improves your self-confidence Preventing food, drink, and tobacco from staining teeth. keeps them looking bright. Keeps your teeth healthy, strong, and beautiful for a lifetime. GOOD DENTAL TIPS Take care of your teeth as precious gold. (Note – Prevention is better than cure). The best way to maintain healthy teeth is to take steps every day to prevent problems, even if you’ve been…