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All you need to know about tooth extractions.

  Extraction  Although permanent teeth were meant to last a lifetime, there are a number of reasons why  tooth extraction  may be needed. A very common reason involves a  tooth  that is too badly damaged, from trauma or decay to be repaired. Other reasons for tooth extraction may include; ·         Crowded mouth ·         Infection ·         Risk of Infection  Before pulling the tooth, your dentist will give you an injection of a local anaesthetic to numb the area where the tooth will be removed. This will help reduce the level of pain. If the tooth is impacted, the dentist will cut away gum and bone tissue that cover the tooth and then, using forceps, grasp the tooth and gently rock it back and forth to loosen it from the jaw bone and ligaments that hold it in place. Sometimes a hard-to-pull tooth must be removed in pieces. Benefits of tooth Extraction ·       Protecting Surrounding teeth. If you’re dealing with a tooth infection, your entire smile is at risk. For in
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All you need to know about root canal treatment.

  RCT: Root canal treatment Root canal therapy or treatment is a procedure undertaken to save a tooth that might otherwise have been removed completed.   RCT is the cleaning of the inner part of the tooth, where in normal conditions you can find the pulp: soft tissue with nerves, blood’s vessels and other cells. If the dental pulp is swollen, it could cause pressure against the canal’s walls and cause pain; little by little the dental pulp loses vitality and finally dies and causes infection. Root canal treatment resolves this inflammation because the dentist or endodontist removes the contaminated tissue from the tooth.   What you should expect It’s normal if you feel some discomfort in the tooth, especially when you bite. This discomfort is going to disappear a few days later and you can control it with some medication. Keep in touch with your dentist and follow her instructions about the type and frequency of this medication. A delayed restoration could make bacteria gro
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Scaling and polishing (Professional teeth cleaning )

  SCAILING AND POLISHING Everyone is advised to brush their teeth at least two times a day (morning and night) to avoid teeth damage however, there are cases where plaque and tartar build-up still occur. This happens because the mouth and the teeth have bacterial film. The saliva contains calcium needed by the teeth to keep them strong and healthy. As a person eats food, the food is converted into starch or sugar, which then combines with bacteria. As this cycle continues, the teeth are placed in a more acidic environment, which can cause stains and damage to the enamel and even the roots. It is important, therefore, that regular brushing is complemented by a more thorough dental cleaning such as s caling and polishing . Scaling is a dental process that involves removing the calculus deposits or stains on the teeth. Polishing , on the other hand, is the process of smoothing the teeth as scaling can make the teeth feel rough. During this time, the dentist may also provide add
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All you need to know about dental braces.

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   Crossbites   There are three types of crossbites: 1.      Posterior crossbite, occurring on the back teeth with the upper teeth sitting inside the lower teeth.   2.      Anterior crossbite: This occurs on the front teeth. Here the top front teeth sit behind the lower teeth. Anterior crossbites can either occur with a single tooth or multiple teeth. This situation can also be termed as an underbite.   3.      Buccal crossbite: Here the top teeth sit outside the lower arch of the lower teeth. This happens very close to the cheek. A buccal crossbite is also known as scissors bite.     Crossbites don’t look good and cause people with this condition to lose confidence. In teenagers, there is a considerable loss of self esteem which can negatively affect the individual’s social growth.     Crossbites can cause teeth to chip away and cause dramatic jaw growth. Severe forms of crossbites can restrict airways leading to snoring.   As one gets older, crossbites b
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All you need to know about porcelain veneers. Part II

  Porcelain Veneers These are custom made shells designed to cover the front surface of the teeth to improve its’ appearance.   Porcelain veneers are for those with already good teeth bite but would want to enhance, cosmetically, the appearance of their teeth. Porcelain veneers fix discolored teeth, bizarre shaped teeth, cracked or chipped teeth. Porcelain veneers don’t fix functional or bite problems but are however useful, in some cases, for fixing moderate spacing problems.   It is always advised that you fix your bite first with braces if there is a dental malocclusion after which you can then undergo the porcelain veneers procedure. The gum and the bone supporting the teeth also need to be very healthy.   With porcelain veneers a certain amount of tooth enamel is removed from the surface of the teeth to allow for the bonding of veneers.   The procedure requires 4 to 5 dental visits which will include:   1.     Consultation and examination for you to commu
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All you need to know about tooth replacement: Crowns, implants, bridges and dentures.

  DENTURES Dentures are artificial teeth and gums that are created by your dentist and formed to your mouth to replace lost or removed natural teeth. Dentures can be full or partial, they can either replace all teeth on the upper or lower gum line, or just for a few teeth that are missing. Whichever denture type one requires, they will be custom designed to fit one’s mouth and matched to the existing teeth. However, they are not permanently fastened and therefore can be easily taken out at any time for cleaning and when sleeping. The materials used to make dentures are known to be more fragile than natural teeth and can easily break or crack if proper care is not taken. It also wears down much faster than natural teeth and therefore must be replaced with new set of dentures every five years at most.   Other kinds of full and partial dentures that differ from traditional permanent dentures include immediate dentures, overdentures, and implant-supported dentures. Immediate de
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All you need to know about dental braces.

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 Part 2 How Orthodontic Treatment Work Fixed and removable appliance are used to help move teeth, retrain muscles and affect the growth of the jaws. These appliances work by placing gentle pressure on the teeth and jaws. The severity of your problem will determine which orthodontic approach is likely to be the most effective. Some of the fixed appliances for Orthodontic treatment are; ·         Braces : These were designed to  straighten teeth while improving your smile and oral health. They consist of metal brackets being glued to your teeth and tied together by wires and tiny rubber bands. Braces are the most common fixed appliances made of bands, wires and/or brackets. Bands are fixed around the teeth  and used as anchors for the appliance, while brackets are most often bonded to the front of the tooth. Braces are usually adjusted monthly to bring about the desired results, which may be achieved within a few months to a few years. Lately, braces are smaller, lighter and show
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