Author: Teeth Care Centre

Tooth wearing and its treatment

Enamel is the hardest inorganic substance in our body but due to some pathological or physiological changes tooth wearing occurs. Tooth wearing is irreversible loss of tooth structure resulting in pain, unlikely look and functional impairment of teeth.

Tooth wear is of FOUR types: –

  1. Abrasion: – It is non carious, mechanical wear of tooth from external forces other than tooth contact. Abrasion is usually due to improper brushing technique (vigorous horizontal tooth brushing), nail biting and pipe smoking.
  2. Erosion: – It is chemical process in which acid dissolves the outer most layer of tooth i.e enamel not originating from bacteria. It can be intrinsic (acid re-flux, vomiting) or extrinsic (dietary habits). Often, high amount of carbonated drinks, sodas and acidic juices leads to erosion of teeth.
  3. Attrition: – It is loss of tooth structure due to tooth – tooth contact. The friction caused due to rubbing of upper and lower teeth leads to reduction in tooth enamel and tooth size. Although it is considered normal process of ageing, but some people have unintentional aggressive rubbing of teeth leading to sensitivity, pulp exposure and pain in Temporomandibular joint.
  4. Ab-fraction: – It is pathological loss of tooth structure due to bio-mechanical loading of tooth resulting in deep notches, wedge shaped or V-shaped near gum area of tooth. This type of tooth wear occurs due to stress and increased occlusal loading during chewing and swallowing.

depositphotos_3293056-stock-photo-pretty-smiling-girlAt Teeth Care Centre, the very skillful dentist and cosmetic surgeon after detailed analysis rectifies the cause for the tooth wear. The right technique of teeth brushing is dictated and the emphasis on good diet is done for removal of primary factor in erosion and abrasion. The attrition and ab-fraction can be treated by use of mouth guards and resin filling to prevent it from decaying. Our team have successfully imparted beautiful smiles and further aim to bring out the beautiful luminous smile that you truly deserve against all odds by awareness and cosmetic treatment.

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What oral care should be given to a child in their growing years?

The first tooth appears in baby’s mouth at 6 months of age. This tooth development starts when the baby is inside mother’s womb, so basic care should start from there .The mother should have healthy diet and regular medical check up. Intake of some medicine like tetracycline, phenytoin and increased bilirubin level may discolor the tooth.

The child should be introduced to the dentist at the age of 6 months because the dentist tells how to take good care of baby gums and after each feeding the gums should be wiped off to protect some other infection.

The child’s mother is taught how to help child while brushing, how important it is to inculcate the habit of twice brushing and maintaining oral hygiene. The parents are also told right size of toothbrush to use and how toothpaste helps to avoid decays. Usually parents don’t wean the child from bottle feeding till 4-5 years of age and it results in multiple tooth decays. It is important to teach child brushing technique by dentist and regularly prophylaxis and fluoride application.downloadDuring transition stage from milk teeth to permanent teeth, the parents and child do not emphasize on the Interceptive treatment for alignment of teeth. The milk teeth should be regularly checked by dentist and treat the decayed tooth and stop the spread of infection to the permanent teeth. The child’s teeth misalignment can affect speech and confidence to stand in public.The growth modulation treatments are suggested when there is discrepancy in the jaw size and teeth. Early intervention helps in the guidance of permanent teeth and reduces the changes of crowding, gaping and improper facial profile.

At Teeth Care Centre, the Pedodontist provides endless benefits to child with ease, comfortable environment and holistic approach. They are well trained to make brushing and taking care of teeth fun for child along with motivation. Pedodontist also rectify the thumb sucking, lip biting and other abnormal behavioral activity by child through behavioral management techniques.

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How Tobacco affects Oral Health?

Tobacco is leading cause of oral cancer especially in south Asian countries. Cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and other forms of tobacco cause oral cancer, gum disease, and other oral health problems.

Tobacco leads to –

  1. Bad breath.
  2. Tooth discoloration.
  3. Increased plaque and tartar.
  4. Increase bone loss.
  5. Oral lesion transforming to oral cancer.
  6. Increased gum and periodontal lesions.
  7. Burning sensation and reduced mouth opening
  8. Reduced saliva formation.
  9. Delayed wound healing after surgery.
  10. Lower success rate of Implants.

According to some American cancer society, about 90% of people with cancer of the mouth, lip, tongue, and throat use tobacco, and the risk of developing these cancers increases with the amount smoked or chewed and the duration of the habit. Smokers are six times more likely than non-smokers to develop these cancers.

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About 37% of patients who persist in smoking after apparent cure of their cancer will develop second cancers of the mouth, lips, tongue, and throat, compared to only 6% of those who stop smoking.

At Teeth Care Centre, The diagnosis experts Dr Pankti and her team works for the betterment of the patients and actively conducting awareness program emphasizing on “how tobacco is affecting oral health”. The intervention with Nicotine replacement therapy, avoiding stress as triggers, relaxation techniques and most important to start with is oral prophylaxis to reduce the oral symptoms.

It is better to quit TOBACCO than regret later.

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