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TEETH LOSS

Teeth loss is a process in which one or more teeth becomes loose and fall out.
Tooth loss is normal for baby teeth, and then replaced by a permanent teeth.

Tooth loss causes - trauma /injury, gum disease, tooth decay.

TOOTH LOSS DUE TO TRAUMA

TOOTH LOSS DUE TO GUM DISEASE

GROSS DECAYED TEETH TO GO FOR REMOVAL RESULTING IN TEETH LOSS

Teeth loss affects your physical health, appearance, speech, confidence level and nutrition.
When teeth are missing there will be a bone loss in the jaws which leads to changes in facial structure.

Some people begin to avoid social situations.
Tooth loss limits food choices, so maintaining healthy diet can be difficult.

Prevention:

We can prevent tooth loss by making healthy diet choices and taking care of the teeth and gums.


Teeth protection during sports, by wearing mouth guards.
Avoid sugary acidic beverages and foods.
Maintaining good oral hygiene.
Visiting the dentist for every six months.

MOUTH GUARDS

If already having teeth loss or missing teeth -- there are several tooth replacement options are there to go with.

Removable dentures can be used for a full or partial arch missing teeth. Over time the shape of the jaw changes as a result denture can become loose and uncomfortable.

A dental bridge can be given by taking support from the adjacent teeth.

Dental implants are the best choice for replacing the missing teeth. Dental implants are made of titanium, which is compatible with our human body.

Conclusion:

The key factor in achieving a good oral health lies in maintaining a good oral hygiene.
By giving early care to the oral problems we can avoid the teeth loss.







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                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

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Receding gums - gum disease

GUM RECESSION

Gums or gingiva is the pink tissue that covers the teeth and attach firmly to the jaw bone.
Healthy gums protect the roots of the teeth.

HEALTHY GUMS

Gum recession - Gum tissue surrounding the teeth wears away, or pulls back, exposing the tooth's root.

GUM RECESSION IN UPPER TEETH

GUM RECESSION IN LOWER TEETH

Causes:

• Poor oral hygiene.
• Physical wear due to aggressive tooth brushing.
• Malalignment.
• Periodontitis.
• Hormonal changes.
• Grinding or clenching the teeth.

PERIODONTITIS

Ageing, Smoking, Diabetes are risk factors for gum recession.

Symptoms:

• Exposed roots results in sensitivity.
• Gaps forms in between the teeth results in food lodgment followed by root caries.           

  

  ROOT CARIES

      
• Periodontal pockets forms followed by attachment loss results in loose teeth.
• Teeth appears longer.

GUM RECESSION ALONG WITH ATTACHMENT LOSS

Treatment:

Mild recession can be treated by a professional deep cleaning in affected area.

In severe cases, excess bone loss and deep pockets, gum surgery or LANAP (Laser Assissted New Attachment Procedure) may be required.

Conclusion:

Most people aren't aware that they have receding gums as it occurs gradually. If left untreated the surrounding tissue and bone may damage results in tooth loss. So, it is advisable to catch the early signs of gum disease and prevent further damage.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Periodontology . 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

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Senior citizens oral health and care

ORAL HEALTH IN SENIOR CITIZENS

As people grow older certain health concerns need our full attention especially the oral health.

Good oral health is an integral part of the overall health.

Old age shows number of oral health problems :

1) Periodontal disease:

Poor oral hygiene or high levels of dental plaque are associated with severity of periodontal disease.

Gum disease worsens if there is poor fitting dentures and in certain diseases such as diabetes, cancer.
Periodontal disease is a leading cause of tooth loss.

2) Tooth loss:

Severe dental caries and periodontal disease are the major reasons for the tooth loss.

3) Denture related lesions:

Denture stomatitis is the inflammation of tissues underlying the dentures.
Ill fitting dentures, improper usage of denture and poor oral hygiene causes denture stomatitis.

DENTURE STOMATITIS

Denture hyperplasia is the overgrowth of tissues under the dentures.

Traumatic ulcers seen with overextended dentures or unbalanced occlusion .

ULCERATION IN DENTURE BEARING AREA.

4) Root caries:

Tooth roots are more prone to decay.
In periodontal disease the roots will be exposed outside because of gum recession, as a result root caries come on the exposed root.

5) Dry mouth:

Dry mouth/Xerostomia comes from ageing and by usage of some medications.
Dry mouth causes dental caries and chewing,eating & communicating difficulties.
Smoking is another risk factor of dry mouth.
Dry mouth is mostly seen in patients treated for hypertension, psychiatric or urinary problems.

6) Bone resorption:

Bone resorption results from tooth loss and not replacing a missing teeth.

Oral health maintenance in older people:

1) Increasing oral hydration.
2) Brushing twice daily.
3) Flossing once daily.
4) Avoid tobacco and alcohol.
5) Every six months once dental checkup.

Conclusion:

Oral health impact will be there on general health and the quality of life.
Poor oral health can increase the risk to general health and affects the nutritional intake.
So it is important to see a dentist regularly, as they can provide good oral health care.

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

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Importance of teeth, dental clinic in chennai

   TEETH AND IT'S ROLE

Teeth plays an important role in overall nutrition and general health, speech and appearance.
Regular dental care is important to maintain your teeth.

Each tooth has a different function as follows---

Baby teeth are important for chewing and maintains space for the larger permanent teeth to come in correctly.

BABY TEETH

Teeth may get damaged in the form of caries, periodontal disease, trauma, infection, wasting disorders.

CARIES IN BACK TEETH

CARIES IN FRONT TEETH

TEETH WITH ADVANCED PERIODONTAL DISEASE

ATTRITION

EROSION

If anything happens to the teeth, it should be treated at the earlier stage so that we can save our natural teeth.

COMPOSITE FILLING 

ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

BEFORE CROWNS

AFTER CROWNS

BEFORE AND AFTER COMPOSITE BUILDUP

If any missing teeth are there immediate replacement has to be done.

MISSING TEETH REPLACEMENT WITH DENTAL BRIDGE

MISSING TEETH REPLACEMENT WITH DENTAL IMPLANT

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

Gum disease

PERIODONTAL DISEASE

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth.

Periodontal disease may be simple gum inflammation or serious disease that results in interdental bone loss.

Types:

1) Gingivitis:
                      Early stage of periodontal disease.
                      Reddish, swollen and bleeding gums.
                      Reversible through good oral hygiene and preventive care.

GINGIVITIS

2) Periodontitis:
                          Advanced stage of periodontal disease.
                          Irreversible destruction of tissues and bone that support the teeth.
                          Needs surgical care.

PERIODONTITIS

Symptoms of periodontal disease:

• Bad breath.
• Reddish and swollen gums.
• Bleeding gums.
• Loose teeth.
• Sensitive teeth.
• Gum recession.

REDDISH & SWOLLEN GUMS

GUM RECESSION

Prevention:

• Practice good oral hygiene.
• Brush twice daily.
• Floss once daily.
• Limit snacks between meals.
• Regular dental visit  6 months once.
• Stop the use of toothpicks, safety pins.
• Wash your mouth after every meal.

Treatment:

• Oral prophylaxis - Scaling and root planing.
• Medication - chlorhexidine mouthwash, tetracycline fibres placement.
• Surgical care and bone graft placement.
• Laser treatment.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Periodontology. 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