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Q 3. |
Why
does my baby gets diarrhoea during the teething
period ? |
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During
the teething period the baby is restless and
there is an itchy sensation in the mouth.
To curb this irritation the baby tends to
chew on various objects which may be unclean.
In such cases bacteria travel within the baby's
body through the oral cavity. This most frequently
leads to diarrhoea. |
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Q 4. |
My
tooth has fractured what do I do? My teeth
has fallen out by accident/trauma. Can the
same tooth be fitted back? |
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Trauma
to the tooth may cause the whole tooth to
fall out or it may fracture. |
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Whole
tooth falling out: This is known as
avulsion. An avulsed tooth may be filled
back into its original position. Carry
the tooth saliva or milk to your local
dentist. Do not rub of the tissue tags
attached to the tooth. The dentist fits
the same tooth back and holds it in
place by wiring or bonding. Once the
tooth is firm it is treated with root
canalling or cropping. |
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Fracture
of tooth: Vertical fracture usually
need removal of the tooth. Horizontal
fracture may be treated with bonding
or root canalling and capping |
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Q 5. |
Is
dental extraction painful?
Is there need of antibiotics before extraction?
What happens if I have diabetes or hypertension
and I want to go for removal of teeth?
Can I extract teeth when I have swelling |
| Ans. |
Dental
extractions are done usually under local anesthesia.
The prick of the needle is the only pain felt
which is also mellowed down by using surface
anesthesia jelly. Extraction under local anesthesia
is not painful. Antibiotic coverage is advised
before extractions as it helps control the
infection and any swelling that is there will
subside. If there is a swelling it is advisable
till the swelling subsides. Medical problems
like hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes
are a contradiction to extraction. Hypertension
may lead to bleeding problems. |
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Q 6. |
How
can I have a more beautiful smile within a
few hours? |
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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. |
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Q 7. |
What
is better removable denture or fixed bridge? |
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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.
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Q 8. |
Why
do teeth decay in spite of me brushing regularly?
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Dental
decay is caused due to various reasons:
• Improper oral cleaning
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Improper brushing technique
• Dietary
factors like eating excessive sweets and not
washing off the accumulated food on teeth.
• Hereditary factors
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. |
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Q 9. |
If
teeth are decayed earlier, will brushing right
help? |
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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. |
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Q 10. |
Do
I need to go for a Root Canal treatment. Will
only a filling not be enough? |
| Ans. |
Each
tooth has 3 parts in cross section :-
• Outer Layer -- The Enamel
• Middle Layer -- The Dentline
• Inner Layer -- The pulp
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. |
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Q 11. |
Why
do I have bad breath?
Why do my gums bleed?
Why are my teeth turning yellow? |
| Ans. |
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. |
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Q 12. |
Which
type of toothbrush should I use? |
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The brand
of the toothbrush is not as critical as the
type of bristle and the size of the head.
A soft toothbrush with a small head is recommended
because medium and hard brushes tend to cause
irritation and contribute to recession of
the gums, and a small head allows you to get
around each tooth more completely and is less
likely to injure your gums. It's unnecessary
to "scrub" the teeth as long as
you are brushing at least twice a day and
visiting your dentist at least twice a year
for cleanings. |
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Q 13. |
Is
Mercury in the silver filling is Toxic? |
| Ans. |
Dental
amalgam, the material in “silver”
tooth fillings, contains approximately 50
per cent of the highly toxic heavy metal mercury. |
