Treatment for fractured tooth, root resorption and Laser bleaching.

TREATMENT FOR ROOT RESORPTION WITH MTA

A middle aged male patient came to our clinic with fractured upper front tooth and history of fractured tooth is due to accident happened 7 years back. And he also feels his teeth is yellowish and wants to whiten his teeth.

On radiographic examination, there is internal resorption in fractured upper front tooth root and another deeply decayed upper front tooth.

We suggested the patient to go for ---

Laser root canal treatment with MTA placement and post & core buildup followed by zirconia crown in fractured upper front tooth.

Laser root canal treatment with post and core buildup followed by zirconia crown in deeply decayed upper front tooth.

Laser bleaching to whiten his teeth.

Before treatment - upper arch

After treatment - upper arch

Before treatment - fractured upper front tooth and yellowish teeth

After laser bleaching and laser RCT and zirconia crowns

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Endodontics and Prosthetic dentistry and Laser dentistry. For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Water flosser

          WATER FLOSSER 

 A water flosser is a device that direct a stream of water to clean away any leftover plaque and food debris from teeth and gums. 

It's also called an oral irrigator or a dental water jet.

ADVANTAGES:

1. Complementary to toothbrush's cleaning capability.   
2. Prevent and reduce inflammation and other dental diseases.
3. It effectively reduces bacteria in spots like the gaps and the gum line.
4. A water flosser can clean braces and teeth gently without damaging the braces or hurting the teeth.

DISADVANTAGES:

1. For those who are currently struggling with severe symptoms of inflammation or loose teeth, we do not recommend using a water flosser to worsen the symptoms.
2. It might be difficult for kids and elderly peoples.
3. It does not remove all the debris so manual tooth brushing should not be stopped.

   WHO NEEDS A WATER FLOSSER:

• Person who is wearing braces.
• Those who feel difficult to do use a manual floss.
• Those who are wearing removable dentures.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in all aspects of dentistry. For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

 

                                             

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

TEETH EROSIN - Stomach Upset and Your Teeth

   Erosion: Stomach Upset and Your Teeth

                  Frequent stomach upset can cause a gradual wearing away of the protective enamel on your teeth, a process known as tooth erosion. This can affect the appearance of your teeth and open the door for harmful bacteria that cause cavities.

How Do Stomach Problems Affect My Teeth?

                 Your stomach produces natural acids that help your body digest food. Sometimes, these acids travel up the throat and into the mouth, especially after a large meal. Ordinarily, our saliva rebalances the acid levels in our mouth and everything’s fine. 

But for those who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux, also known as acid reflux or GERD, gastric acids reach the mouth throughout the day. This process is especially damaging when you’re asleep, since you are swallowing less often and your mouth is producing less saliva.

Another concern is the dry mouth caused by many acid reflux medicines. Saliva not only helps neutralize the acids caused by acid reflux, but also helps to wash away food particles and reduce bacteria that attack tooth enamel. This is why lower saliva production may increase your risk for cavities. 

What Does Reflux-Related Erosion Do to My Teeth?

TEETH EROSION

Acid reflux can wear away the enamel on the inside surfaces of your teeth, as well as the chewing surfaces. Your dentist may notice this during an examination.

Unfortunately, tooth erosion is permanent. If your enamel has started to wear away, you may:

• Feel pain or sensitivity when consuming hot, cold or sweet drinks

• Yellowish discoloration of the teeth

• Cavities over time

• Develop an abscess, in extreme cases

• Experience tooth loss, also in extreme cases

How to Protect Your Teeth – And Get Relief

• Chewing sugar-free gum can encourage saliva production, which helps neutralize and wash away the acids in your mouth. 

• Prescription or over-the-counter fluoride and desensitizing toothpastes may help strengthen tooth enamel. 

• Avoiding alcohol and smoking and refraining may reduce the frequency of acid reflux episodes.

• If heartburn, acid reflux or other stomach problems are part of your daily life, work with your physician on a care plan to treat the underlying causes of your stomach troubles. 

• If you suffer from acid reflux, see your dentist regularly so they can make sure your teeth stay healthy, recommend ways to prevent tooth enamel erosion and suggest ways to get relief if you are also suffering from dry mouth.

Conclusion

      Once erosion occurs,your treatment you may need fillings, crowns, a root canal or even tooth removal. Veneers may be an option to restore the look of your smile. 

                                                    

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

THUMB SUCKING

Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs, fingers, or other objects may make babies feel secure and happy and help them learn about their world.

Young children may also suck to soothe themselves and help them fall asleep.

EFFECTS OF THUMB SUCKING:

• Teeth being pushed around, which might cause an overbite or an underbite to form
• A lisp being formed because constant thumb sucking can affect the jaw bone positioning
• Germs from your thumb and surrounding areas affecting your body
• The roof of the mouth becoming altered or more sensitive

steps to stop thumb sucking:

Habit-breaking Appliance

• Praise – Tell your child how proud you are when you notice they’ve gone a while without sucking.

• Find the Cause – If you notice your child sucks their thumb when they're anxious, talk to them and find the cause of the thumb sucking instead of criticizing the behavior.

• Reward – Sometimes the promise of a small toy or other reward is enough to break the habit.

• Wrap it Up – Sometimes a sock or bandage around the hand at night during sleep or quiet time can help stop the habit.

• Bitter Medicines – There are bitter medicines available that you put on the thumbs and fingers that taste horrible to discourage the behavior.                      

• Dental visit -Check up with dentist is more important. Your dentist can offer encouragement to your child and explain what could happen to their teeth if they do not stop sucking, the use of a habit breaking mouth appliance.

CONCLUSION:-

                  Children usually stop sucking between the ages of two and four years old, or by the time the permanent front teeth are ready to erupt. If you notice changes in your child’s primary teeth, or are concerned about your child’s thumbsucking consult your dentist.

                                                       

                                                     

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

IMPACT OF TOBACCO ON ORAL HEALTH

TOBACCO ON ORAL HEALTH

            Tobacco has serious negative effects not only for your overall health, but specifically the soft and hard tissues of your mouth. Both smoking and chewing tobacco have serious risks, including oral cancer, gum disease, poor healing after surgery, receding gums, and tooth decay.

SMOKING :

        Cigarettes contain over 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. As you inhale, the smoke lingers in your mouth before you exhale. Smoking directly affects your oral health because it, reduces blood flow to your gums, reduces the vitamin C levels needed to keep gums healthy, and raises the temperature in the mouth which causes damage to important cells. 

       

SMOKELESS TOBACCO :

  Smokeless tobacco is just as bad for you as smoking. In fact, chewing tobacco allows the harmful chemicals and substances to stay in your mouth longer and come into direct contact with your teeth and gums. This causes rapid tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. Smokeless tobacco users are up to 50 times more likely to develop oral cancer, especially in areas where chewing tobacco is held in your mouth. 

EFFECTS : 

                                 

CONCLUSION:

           Brushing and flossing can help, but nothing can completely eradicate the negative impact that smoking and chewing has on breath. Smoking dries out the mouth. Without an adequate level of saliva in the mouth, bacteria does not get rinsed away naturally, thus causing bad breath and oftentimes tooth decay. So, "DON'T LET TOBACCO DESTROY YOU, START DESTROYING TOBACCO".

                             

                                               No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

MOUTH WASHES

MOUTH WASHES

        Mouthwash is a great way to freshen breath and keep gums healthy, but they should not be used on a regular basis, unless it is prescribed by a dentist.

PURPOSE OF MOUTHWASH :

1. Ulcer
2. Foul smell
3. Gum problems
4. Stained Teeth

TYPES:

1. Alcoholic
2. Non-alcoholic

CONSEQUENCES OF ALCOHOLIC MOUTH WASH:

1. Loss of taste sensation 
2. Dry mouth
3. Stains on the teeth

Based on the purpose, mouth washes are prescribed. So, mouthwashes should not be used without your dentist's advice. Mouth washes when used on a long term basis without dentist's advice may cause several complications.

BEST MOUTH WASH - WARM SALT WATER

How to Use Mouthwash ?

1. Start by pouring the right amount out of the bottle, we recommend that you use 15ml of oral rinse.
2. Rinse vigorously for 30 seconds, making sure that the mouth wash comes into contact with all areas of your teeth.
3. Gargle for 30-60 seconds, in order to ensure that your mouthwash can deal with bacteria at the back of the tongue.
4. Spit out the mouth wash.
5. To avoid food and water for 30 mins.

CONCLUSION

Mouthwash is a great tool to help you get better teeth, but using mouthwash alone does not replace the value and effectiveness of a full oral health routine. A proper oral health routine includes brushing your teeth for two minutes at a time twice per day and flossing once per day to clean the hard-to-reach areas of your teeth. 

                         Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center 

                                            No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                            Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                            Chennai - 600 097,

                                            Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                     Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com