Monday 13 August 2012

Quick Review- 6 Major Dental Problems


Quick Review- 6 Major Dental Problems


1) Burned Palate

Causes:

  •    Impatience
  •    Hot pizza
Treatment:
Apply Kenalog in orabase. It ia a corticosteroid paste which protects from burn. It speeds heeling.

2) Burned tongue

Causes:

  • Hot tea or coffee or any other hot drinks.
  • Improper flame technique.  
Treatment:
Make a solution of one teaspoon of salt a cup of hot water. Rinse your mouth with that solution.

3) Canker sore

Causes:

  •    Doritos
  •    Salsa
  •    Sharp and spicy foods

Treatment:

Take small cotton and apply vegetable oil to it and hold it against the sore. It will protect it from irritation. Repeat it twice a day.

4) Lost tooth

Causes:

  •    Jell-o-shells
  •    Dikembe Mutombo, etc
Treatment:
Push it in a right way and bite down gently on a soft cloth or a tea bag. It will help to hold it. Periodontal ligaments break during knocking of  teeth.

5) Jaw Soreness

 Causes:

  •    Temperomandibular joint dislocation.
  •    Improper alignment of your jaw.
  •    Unconscious grinding of teeth.
Treatment:
Try your side or back with a supportive pillow instead of face down.

6) Chipped or cracked teeth:

Causes:

  •    Hot food and ice cold drink immediately causing disparity of temperature.
Treatment:
  •    Seal the tooth.
  •    Use teeth whitening products.

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Monday 6 August 2012

Instant Tooth Pain Relief Remedies

***Do not hesitate to consult a professional….

Tips:
  • Almond extract : Take a cotton swab, dip it in almond extract and place it on the painful tooth.
  • Cloves : This is one of the best remedies known till today to instantly reduce pain. Keep biting a couple of cloves till pain relieves or place a few drops of clove oil on the affected tooth. But please make sure not to add excess clove oil since it is toxic.
  • Ginger root : Take a fresh piece of ginger and keep chewing it with the painful teeth. Can give instant relief.
  • Cucumber : Slice a fresh piece of cucumber and place it over the sore area. But if you are sensitive to cold make sure to bring to room temperature before placing it. ** Considered more effective if taken with a pinch of salt.
  • Ice pack : Place an ice bag over the cheek of the affected tooth. This helps reduce pain by causing local numbness.
  • Peppermint extract :  Take a cotton swab, dip it in peppermint extract and place it on the painful tooth.
  • Potato : Mash up the potato, add a pinch of salt to it and place it on the affected tooth till pain is relieved.
  • Tea : Prepare a hot cup of tea and then use the hot tea bag to put over the area of pain. The tannins present in tea can help numb the pain.
  • Lime : Cut a piece of lime, place it in your mouth and give it a small bite to release the juices.
  • Onion : Slice a small piece of onion and place it near the gum area for instant pain relief.
  

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Sunday 5 August 2012



Bad Breath Causes

Most of the people complaints about bad breath. But actually one who notices that he has breath through the comments of somebody. It will be irritating to the person. Can you imagine that situation?

Don’t worry about such situations. We have solutions make your breath fresher. Now we are going to discuss about the major causes of bad breath.

Actually bad breath is not a disease. But the worst fact is the bad breath can generate a negative impact relationships, business and even in marriage. Most of the people especially females use cosmetics products to freshen their breath.

Sometimes dentist may fail in their treatment. People were not satisfied with their treatment and return back to their home and seek treatment in their own way. First of all you should know what the causes of bad breath are. Here are some causes of bad breath.

Causes:

  • Use of dentures especially made up of metal and acrylic can generate vulganit smell.  So you can use clean dentures.
  • Abnormal arrangements of teeth or crowded teeth can cause accumulation of food debris causing bad breath.
  • Poor oral hygiene due to decomposition of food remnants between your teeth.
  • Due to some oral disorders like Recession gingiva (Opening root of the tooth), Pseudo pocket associated with wisdom teeth etc.
  • Infection to the oral cavity such as sores, swollen gums, inflamed tongue etc.
  • Due to the lack of vitamins, easy bleeding gums, bitten tongue, mouth drooling a lot, fever and a weak body.
  • Tooth cavities are main problems because the cavities are the main site of accumulation of food debris.
  • Bad breath can also be a symptom that affect the whole body such as uncontrolled diabetes, heart diseases etc.
  • Can also be due to carcinoma or some tumor of the oesophagus or stomach which can produce liquid or foul smelling gas and regurgitation to the oral cavity.


Now you can the appropriate treatment and avoid the bad breath. Be happy and have good confidence in your talk and smile.

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Wednesday 1 August 2012


Signs And Prevention Of Enamel Erosion

The hardest tissue in the human body is the enamel. Enamel is the outer covering of the tooth. Enamel erosion is the process of demineralization of enamel minerals.

Signs of enamel erosion
According to the different stages of enamel erosion signs can vary to a certain extend.
Chips and cracks: It is appreciated at the tip of the teeth. As the enamel erodes the edges of teeth become irregular, sharp and rough.
  • Cupping: As enamel erodes cuts and marks are obtained at the surface of the teeth. This process is called cupping.
  • Sensitivity: The erosion results the teeth to become sensitised to hot, cold, and sweet foods. It may cause a characterised pain in the early stages of erosion. But the teeth become hyper sensitised to temperature and certain tastes. You feel a painful jolt that takes your breath away.
  • Discolouration: Yellow colour is formed as the dentin is exposed due to the erosion of the teeth enamel.

The chance to get cavities or tooth decay increases as enamel erodes. Enamel erosion makes an entry to the main body of the teeth. If it continuous, goes further inside and may affect nerve fibres supplying it adjacent parts. This will leads to painful abscess or infection.

Prevention of enamel erosion
  • You should brush and floss daily.
  • You should consult your doctor for a dental check up every six months.
  • Drink more water throughout the day if your mouth is dry or having less salivation.
  • Avoid highly acidic foods.
  • Avoid highly acidic drinks.
  • Rinse your mouth immediately after every meal especially highly acidic foods or drinks.
  • You can use straws while drinking carbonated drinks, so as to avoid in contact with teeth.
  • Actually chewing gum increases the saliva production up to ten times. Saliva in a small extend strengthens the teeth. So you can use sugar free gum with xylitol. Xylitol is a chemical used in beverages and foods to reduce the acidic contend. 
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