Thursday 28 August 2014

Teeth Care and Decay: Treatments for Dental Care Problems


Tooth care begins with simple steps. Smokers have more trouble keeping their enamel intact. Review condition of your teeth and take steps in time. One could use help of professionals in tooth care to solve your dental hygiene problems. 

Smoking causes numerous dental problems. The nicotine stains the teeth and the tar causes health problems leading to cancer. It is advisable to avoid smoking. Smoking aggravates problems to the teeth and gums. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly helps protect them. Maintain good dental health through these elementary steps.




Dental problems mainly revolve primarily around the health of the gums and the secondly about the teeth. The teeth anchored in the gums have the protection of the crown and the enamel. When this anchoring suffers problems due to infections or bad oral hygiene, the teeth will shake loose.



Common problems that one faces

Tooth Decay
Bad breath and tooth decay happen when the teeth get rotten or one is careless about oral
hygiene. Teeth rots because of sweet or food particles stuck to the gaps. This makes the breath reek and in due course, the tooth falls out. Protect the teeth by regular cleaning and brushing after a meal.

Sensitivity
Sharp shooting pains to cold or sour food items means that the teeth are over sensitive. This happens if you have your teeth cut and shaped so that the nerves of the teeth contact the food items directly without the protection of the enamel. Usually, capping the teeth or blocking the sensitive areas with cement should provide relief.

Dry Mouth
Medical conditions such as vomiting or fever, medications for allergies or pain or nerve damage lead to dry mouth. Saliva production reduces and one experiences dryness’; the risk of contracting gingivitis or thrush increases. The best correction for this is drinking lots of water, sucking on candy, adding moisture to the bedroom with sprays and having a fluoride rinse.


Usual Procedures in Dentistry

Crown Replacement
One does this to repair the top surface of the teeth that are rotten. First, the dentist removes the rotten part by grinding. Then he places a cap made of synthetic material such as porcelain in position and fixes it.

Dental implants
The dental practitioner does this for people who need teeth replacement. The dental implants fit smoothly with the other commonly used dental equipment such as bridges or dentures. It helps the patient enjoy his or her food with relish.

Root Canal Treatment
This procedure is not so rare as quite a few patients have need for root canal treatment. When the condition of the root canal deteriorates, it starts to spread from one tooth to the next. Quick treatment is necessary to prevent the spread. The orthodontist will usually perform a surgical procedure and rectify this problem.


Small Things that help

Brushing and Flossing
Taking good care of the teeth does not mean spending hours polishing and preening. It just
means that if one brushes after every meal the mouth remains free of bacteria. Oil swishing has reportedly proved beneficial for many. 

Regular Follow up
If one has had a dental procedure or treatment for oral infection, one needs to follow up in time, to be sure that one has achieved complete cure. Check with your dentist too. 


Good teeth are a blessing; it reflects the health and strength of the person. Regular cleaning with professional help is vital to keep the teeth in good shape. Smoking or chewing tobacco is detrimental to the good oral hygiene of the person. Eating good food full of nutritive value helps augment dental health.

(All pictures are from Pixabay Public Photos Domain)

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