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Nobody wants an extraction or for that matter a filling if they can avoid it. The question you keep asking is Why is this happening to me??? Can I do so something to stop this??
There are many factors that influence your individual risk of developing tooth decay gum disease or other oral problems. Together we can help to reduce your risk of dental problems. |
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Daily cleaning of the teeth and mouth is imperative for healthy set of teeth. Cleaning needs of every individual is different but in general brushing of teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste twice a day is a basic protocol which needs to be followed by all. |
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Most of us worry about tooth decay and fillings, in fact a much greater threat to your teeth as you get older is Gum Disease. This is also known as Periodontal Disease or Pyorrhea. It does not have to mean the end for your teeth but treatment does require meticulous home and professional care to keep it controlled.
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Tooth can be prevented from decaying by regular home cleaning regimes using fluoride toothpaste and in office fluoride treatment. The grooves of the tooth are more likely to get decayed. This can be prevented by pit and fissure sealants.
You may wonder why a dentist has recommended a filling to you. You do not seem to have any pain or other symptoms. Tooth decay is not painful unless the nerve supplying the tooth gets affected. Filling of the tooth at this early stage can prevent further spread of decay deeper into the tooth structure. |
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| Tooth wear |
Are your teeth sensitive? Do you avoid cold or citrus foods? Do your teeth regularly chip or break?
All this may be due to wear of teeth caused by faulty brushing, grinding and other parafunctional habits. We can treat all these problems. Sensitive teeth is due to wearing out of the top layer of the tooth mainly enamel. Filling in the worn out areas can largely reverse this sensitivity. Night grinding causes the chewing surfaces to wear off. A night guard can prevent this to a great extent. |
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Bad breath (halitosis) can cause embarrassment, create social and psychological barriers , and even affect your relationship with others. Bad breath can be due to a variety of reasons. The most common local causes are food retained in the mouth, tooth decay, plaque, smoking. Some diseases can also cause bad breath e.g. diabetes, lung infections, kidney or liver diseases. Bad breath sufferers should seek treatment because of the high success rate in managing the problem. |
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Thumb sucking, mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, nail biting, lip sucking are some of the habits developed by children which lead to malalignment of teeth. Breaking this habit at an early stage can help the permanent teeth to erupt in its right position. |
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