Why are your gums bleeding ?

Your gums are tissues that surround the base of your teeth and help them to keep in place. It is very important to protect your gums from periodontal diseases that can damage your gums which can lead to bone loss.

Causes of bleeding gums:

There are several reasons why gums may bleed,

Gingivitis
Medications
Flossing incorrectly
Brushing too hard
Poor oral health
Misaligned bite
Smoking
Deficiency of vitamin C

The main cause of bleeding gums is the build-up of plaque at the gum line. This will lead to condition called gingivitis, or inflamed gums.

Plaque that is not removed will harden into tarter. This will lead to more bleeding and gum and jaw disease known as periodontitis.

Symptoms of gingivitis:

Swollen gums
Redness in gums
Bad breath
Sensitivity
Receding gums
Bleeding during brushing, eating and flossing.

How to prevent bleeding gums?

Brushing twice daily
Flossing regularly
Use soft bristled brush
Avoid smoking
Maintain vitamin C balance
Visit dentist ebery six months for check up and prophylaxis.

Treatment for bleeding gums:

You should see a professional right away if your gums are bleeding for a long time or if they are very sore. If you see plaque deposited or a yellow film, it is important to clean it up very soon.

Teeth Care Centre is known for best gum treatments in Ahmedabad. We have a team of finest periodontist in Ahmedabad. We also provide laser treatment for gum disease. So, next time you notice any of the signs of bleeding gums, do not hesitate to visit the best dental hospital in Ahmedabad.

Is Dry Socket a serious trouble?

Dry Socket is a post- extraction complication which is a painful dental condition. Dry Socket happens when a blood clot at the site where the tooth was removed does not form, comes out or dissolves before wound has healed.

How does it appear?
A dry socket appears as an empty hole in the place of the removed tooth. The exposed bone is visible from the socket. The opening may look dry and have a creamy white colour, just like a bone.

Symptoms of dry socket may include:
1. severe pain within a few days after removing a tooth.
2. Loss of part or all of the blood clot at the tooth removal site. The socket may look empty.
3. Bone that you can see in the socket.
4. Pain that spreads from the socket to your ear, eye and neck on the same side of your face as the tooth removal.
4. Bad breath or a foul odour coming from your mouth.
5. Bad taste in your mouth.

Here are a few ways you can prevent dry socket:
1. Avoid straws
The suction movement of air and cheek muscles when you use a straw may dislodge your blood clot. You should avoid using straws for one week after your extraction.

2. Avoid smoking and tobacco
People who smoke and use tobacco are at a much higher risk of developing dry socket after tooth extraction.
The fast inhalation of smoking can dislodge your blood clot. This applies to smoking anything, not just cigarettes. That’s because chemicals in other tobacco products may prevent healing and cause an infection.

Reduce your tobacco intake for a couple weeks leading up to a planned surgery. If you need help avoiding tobacco while you recover, your dentist may also be able to provide resources or help you develop a plan to quit smoking.

Here at Teeth Care Centre, Dr. Pankti Patel, dentist in Ahmedabad and our dedicated team of doctors will take utmost care and precautions that Dry Socket will never be a concern for our patients. We encourage the need of socket preservation following each extraction, to make the process of tooth replacement as sound and hassle free as possible for you.

HYPOPLASTIC TEETH

OH! The term seems so difficult right? Looking fundamentally; the affected teeth appears yellowish to brown compared to rest all teeth in the oral cavity. Teeth are composed of 4 dental tissues namely enamel forming the outermost covering .Then consequentially dentin, cementum and pulp.

So eventually hypoplasia results due to defects in enamel formation.

How it appears differently from the rest of the teeth:

Yellowish to brown appearance
White spots on your teeth
Stained teeth
Grooves and depressions
Sensitive teeth
More cavities
Short heightened teeth

Evaluating the causes:

Prenatal issues
Maternal vit D deficiency
Smoking habits of mother during pregnancy
Poor nutrition
Infectious diseases
Exposure to different kind of chemicals, drugs etc.
Trauma to the teeth
Some inherited disorders

Ultimately the question lies how to correct this defect?

The treatment of tooth hypoplasia depends on how severe your condition is.

Enamel micro abrasion – This treatment includes usage of acids and abrasive materials such as hydrochloric acid and silicon carbide for removal of stains and discoloration.
Resin infiltration – This technique includes application of resin on the white spots. This resin reflects the light in the same natural way.

Porcelain veneers –what, where, and why?

Porcelain veneers are custom made, very thin layer of tooth colored porcelain securely cemented on the front surfaces of natural teeth in order to improve their colour, shade, size, texture and overall appearance for a seamless natural look.

Dental crowns – what, where and why?

A dental crown may be required to protect a weak tooth from breakage, to restore an already broken tooth, to cover and support a tooth with a large filling, to cover misshaped or severely discoloured teeth, to cover severely attrited tooth or to make a cosmetic modification.

Teeth care centre has a highly talented and skillful cosmetic dentist -Dr. Pankti Patel who is the best tooth veneer dentist in Ahmedabad, India.

She can solve and render treatment based on individual’s condition and requirement so that u get the amazing radiant smile .Teeth care centre is associated with India’s best laboratory technicians to provide the highest quality crowns and veneers with attentive services .