If the tooth angle is chipped off, it can be resorted to normal with the help of cosmetic filling.

If the tooth is fractured midway then there might be pain as the nerve of the tooth becomes open. In these circumstances Root Canal Treatment of that tooth followed by capping or veneering may be advised.

If left untreated, there may be pain or swelling. Over a period of time the untreated tooth will turn black in color.

If the tooth is avulsed, it may be possible to put the same tooth back into its socket. Steps to followed are:-

• Brighter Smile
• Crooked Teeth
• Broken Teeth

A brighter smile may be achieved by a simple procedure of bleaching by a simple procedure of bleaching. This can be done at home too thus saving your time of visiting the dentist. Crooked and Broken teeth may be straightened with the help of cosmetic fillings, a veneering combined with cosmetic contouring.

Question?
What is better removable denture or fixed bridge?

Answer.
A removable denture is very economical. However it may have problems of food lodging, speech problems, unaesthetic look etc. The fixed bridge though costlier has a better life. It can be given only if the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth have good bone support. Its advantages are that there is no need for removal to clean it, less food lodging, more natural look etc.

Question?
Why do teeth decay in spite of me brushing regularly?

Answer.
Dental decay is caused due to various reasons :

So in spite of brushing regularly you may have dental decay. It is very essential to visit your dentist every 6 months to keep your teeth decay in check.

Question?
If teeth are decayed earlier, will brushing right help?

Answer.
Brushing right at any stage is always helpful. However, once dental decay has started in 90% of the cases progresses. Dental decay or caries may be progressive or arrested. Arrested caries need not be treated as with proper oral care it will not progress. However, progressive caries continues to destroy teeth in spite of proper oral care. The answer to control decay is to get teeth cleaned, free of cavities and then brush right.

Question?
Do I need to go for a Root Canal treatment. Will only a filling not be enough?

Answer.
Each tooth has 3 parts in cross section :-

When dental decay is in the enamel or dentin a filling will suffice. However when the decay reaches the pulp or the nerve of the tooth, the whole tooth is infected. Filling such a tooth where the nerve is infected may lead to pain and swelling if the nerve is not removed and infection traverses till the bone. Hence it is mandatory to clean the whole pulp chamber by root canalling and then fill the tooth.

Question?
Which medicines should I take for immediate relief from :-

• Pain / Sleepless nights
• Swelling
• Bleeding from gums
• Sensitivity

Answer.

All the above drugs should be taken only after the consultation of a dental surgeon or a medical practioner only. Persons having drug sensitivity or allergy to any of the above mentioned drugs should not take them.

Question?
Why do I have bad breath?
Why do my gums bleed?
Why are my teeth turning yellow?

Answer.
All the above problems may be caused due to gum problems. Inadequate gum and tooth care leads to accumalation of a white film of plaque on teeth. Unclean plaque turns into tartar which gives the necks of the teeth its yellow / grey / black appearance. Also the accumulation of tartar leads to gum infection which in turns causes the gums to swell, get puffy and infected. This is responsible for bleeding and bad breath. Bad breath may also be caused due to other reasons like dietary problems, excessive intake of pungent / garlic / onion food, stomach problems / constipation etc.