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Everything you need to know about general dentistry
Cavities
Tooth pain or abscess (infection)
Tooth pain or abscess (infection)
Any initial sign of cavity can be addressed by preventive resin restorations, composite tooth fillings.
Tooth pain or abscess (infection)
Tooth pain or abscess (infection)
Tooth pain or abscess (infection)
If the cavity proceeds further and disturbs the inner nerve of the tooth, you may show signs of infection - pain, swelling.
In this case, one needs to get a root canal treatment followed by a crown.
If the prognosis is poor, the dentists might recommend extraction.
Gum swelling and loose teeth
Tooth pain or abscess (infection)
Tooth sensitivity, bad breath, yellow discolouration
Oral habits like tobacco chewing, poor hygiene, smoking, nutritional deficiencies can lead to bone loss and subsequent mobile teeth and inflammation of the gums.
A thorough periodontal examination is required to assess the treatment plan which may vary from flap surgery to extraction depending upon the severity.
Tooth sensitivity, bad breath, yellow discolouration
Tooth sensitivity, bad breath, yellow discolouration
Tooth sensitivity, bad breath, yellow discolouration
Poor oral hygiene causes the food and debris to build up over a period of time. This produces plaque, calculus, sensitivity and yellow discolouration of teeth.
If you show any of the above signs, get a thorough scaling and polishing session done which is routine cleaning of the teeth.
Teeth grinding and clenching
Tooth sensitivity, bad breath, yellow discolouration
Teeth grinding and clenching
Factors like stress, joint disorders lead to clenching or grinding of the teeth. It is more commonly seen during night time but can also occur during the day.
It can have symptoms - morning headache, shoulder pain, attrition of the teeth leading to sensitivity.
A soft night guard will help you protect your teeth from any further damage.
