Swelling related to the teeth.

DENTAL  ABSCESS

Dental abscess - Collection of pus in gums and around the teeth.

DENTAL ABSCESS

Types of dental abscess :

• Periapical abscess.
• Periodontal abscess.

PERIAPICAL ABSCESS:

   Periapical abscess is a collection of pus at the root apex of a tooth.

Usually occurs as a result of untreated dental cavity leading to pulpal infection, an injury to the tooth.

Signs and symptoms:

• Severe toothache that may radiate to other teeth, neck, ear.
• Swelling in your gums or cheek.
• Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures.
• Difficulty in chewing and biting.
• Swollen lymph nodes under your jaw.

Treatment - Root canal treatment and antibiotic therapy. In severe cases, we may need to remove the tooth and go for replacement.

PERIODONTAL ABSCESS:

   Periodontal abscess is a collection of pus around the tooth root (sides of tooth root).
It occurs as a result of periodontal pockets, along with dental plaque, calculus and bacteria.
Oral mucosa over abscess appears as red, swollen and painful to touch.

Signs and symptoms:

• Bad breath.
• Severe pain.
• Pus discharge through the periodontal pocket.

Treatment - Pus drainage, scaling, curettage and LANAP( Laser Assissted New Attachment Procedure). In some cases we may need to do Root canal treatment to the involved tooth. In severe cases we may need to remove the tooth and go for replacement.

LANAP TREATMENT

CONCLUSION:

Leaving a tooth abscess untreated can lead to serious, even life threatening complications.
Visit your dentist for regular checkups and professional cleaning.

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IMPACTED WISDOM TEETH

Impacted wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that don't have enough space to emerge or develop normally.

Impacted wisdom teeth may cause no apparent or immediate problems. But because they're hard to clean, they may be more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease than other teeth are. Impacted wisdom teeth that cause pain or other dental complications are usually removed.

Wisdom teeth usually emerge sometime between the ages of 17 and 25.

Symptoms:

Impacted wisdom teeth don't always cause symptoms. However, when an impacted wisdom tooth becomes infected, damages other teeth or causes other dental problems, you may experience some of these signs or symptoms:

·         Red or swollen gums

·         Tender or bleeding gums

·         Jaw pain

·         Swelling around the jaw

·         Bad breath

·         An unpleasant taste in your mouth

·         Difficulty opening your mouth

Complications:

Impacted wisdom teeth can cause several problems in the mouth:

Damage to other teeth. If the wisdom tooth pushes against the second molar, it may damage the second molar or increase the risk of infection in that area. This pressure can also cause problems with crowding of the other teeth or require orthodontic treatment to straighten other teeth.

Impacted wisdom teeth gives pressure on the adjacent tooth results in resorption of the adjacent tooth root.

Decay. Partially impacted wisdom teeth appear to be at higher risk of tooth decay (caries) than other teeth. This probably occurs because wisdom teeth are harder to clean and because food and bacteria get easily trapped between the gum and a partially erupted tooth. Because of impacted tooth, adjacent tooth may get decayed in most cases.

Gum disease. The difficulty cleaning impacted, partially erupted wisdom teeth increases the risk of developing a painful, inflammatory gum condition called pericoronitis in that area.

Cysts. The wisdom tooth develops in a sac within the jawbone. The sac can fill with fluid, forming a cyst that can damage the jawbone, teeth and nerves. Rarely, a tumor — usually noncancerous (benign) — develops. This complication may require removal of tissue and bone.

Prevention:

Regular six-month dental appointments for cleaning and checkups enables your dentist to monitor the growth and emergence of your wisdom teeth. Regularly updated dental X-rays may indicate impacted wisdom teeth before any symptoms develop.

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GUM DISEASE

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Symptoms and causes

Gingivitis

Healthy gums are firm and pale pink and fitted tightly around the teeth. Signs and symptoms of gingivitis include:

·         Swollen or puffy gums

·         Dusky red or dark red gums

·         Gums that bleed easily when you brush or floss

·         Bad breath

·         Receding gums

·         Tender gums

When to see a dentist

If you notice any signs and symptoms of gingivitis, schedule an appointment with your dentist. The sooner you seek care, the better your chances of reversing damage from gingivitis and preventing its progression to periodontitis.

The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene that encourages plaque to form on teeth, causing inflammation of the surrounding gum tissues. Here's how plaque can lead to gingivitis:

·         Plaque forms on your teeth. Plaque is an invisible, sticky film composed mainly of bacteria that forms on your teeth when starches and sugars in food interact with bacteria normally found in your mouth. Plaque requires daily removal because it re-forms quickly.

·         Plaque turns into tartar. Plaque that stays on your teeth can harden under your gumline into tartar (calculus), which collects bacteria. Tartar makes plaque more difficult to remove, creates a protective shield for bacteria and causes irritation along the gumline. You need professional dental cleaning to remove tartar.
                                

·         Gingiva become inflamed (gingivitis). The longer that plaque and tartar remain on your teeth, the more they irritate the gingiva, the part of your gum around the base of your teeth, causing inflammation. In time, your gums become swollen and bleed easily. Tooth decay (dental caries) also may result. If not treated, gingivitis can advance to periodontitis and eventual tooth loss.

Gingivitis is common, and anyone can develop it. Factors that can increase your risk of gingivitis include:

·         Poor oral care habits

·         Smoking or chewing tobacco

·         Older age

·         Dry mouth

·         Poor nutrition, including vitamin C deficiency

·         Dental restorations that don't fit properly or crooked teeth that are difficult to clean

·         Conditions that decrease immunity such as leukemia, HIV/AIDS or cancer treatment

·         Certain drugs, such as phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek) for epileptic seizures, and some calcium channel blockers, used for angina, high blood pressure and other conditions

·         Hormonal changes, such as those related to pregnancy, menstrual cycle or use of birth control pills

·         Genetics

·         Medical conditions such as certain viral and fungal infections

Untreated gingivitis can progress to gum disease that spreads to underlying tissue and bone (periodontitis), a much more serious condition that can lead to tooth loss.

Chronic gingiva inflammation has been thought to be associated with some systemic diseases such as respiratory disease, diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke and rheumatoid arthritis. Some research suggests that the bacteria responsible for periodontitis can enter your bloodstream through gum tissue, possibly affecting your heart, lungs and other parts of your body. But more studies are needed to confirm a link.

Trench mouth, also known as necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG), is a severe form of gingivitis that causes painful, infected, bleeding gums and ulcerations. Trench mouth is rare today in developed nations, though it's common in developing countries that have poor nutrition and poor living conditions.

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tooth recession

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Tooth recession is nothing but  the gums receded or pulled away from the teeth. This leaves the root surface exposed. Since the root surface does not have a hard enamel covering as the crown (top) of the tooth does, the root may become sensitive to hot and cold temperatures, air, sour or spicy foods and sweets. When you can see the roots of the teeth, this is recession already in progress.

Causes of Tooth Recession 

·         Gum diseases

 ·         Aggressive toothbrushing.

·         Smoking/tobacco use.

·         Tooth misalignment.

·         Grinding.

·         Orthodontics.

              When gum disease is present, there is an infection causing inflammation, redness and destruction of the fibers that attach the gums to the teeth. A  Gums will recede if this condition is not properly treated. Using a medium or hard-bristled toothbrush and aggressively brushing can cause recession, and smoking can also create trauma and is an irritant to the gums, which can in turn lead to the same results. Crowded teeth increase the risk, and excess force placed on the teeth can play a role in the loss of gum tissue. Clenching can cause abrasion of the tooth enamel, which can contribute to loss of gum and lead to recession. Finally, with the use of orthodontia, teeth that are moved too rapidly can cause bone loss followed by gum recession around those teeth.

Signs and Symptoms of Tooth Recession

·         Sensitivity. 

·         Exposed root surfaces.

·         Redness and swelling of the gums.

·         Tooth appearing longer than normal.

           
  The key to preventing recession is to treat early signs of gum disease. Keeping gums healthy will prevent infections from destroying the gums and exposing root surfaces. Using a soft-bristled toothbrush and light pressure to avoid trauma to the gums and to eliminate recession is also another preventive measure. Giving up tobacco is imperative because tobacco use causes direct tissue irritation and can exacerbate gum recession. The wearing of a nightguard will help with grinding, which can reduce the risks of tooth recession as well. Following proper oral care and having twice-per-year dental hygiene visits can also assure that gum disease will not lead to recession. Limit sugar and acidic foods, which can allow bacteria to thrive, cause tooth recession to progress and cause sensitivity and root decay.

 if excessive recession is present, a procedure known as a "gum graft surgery" must be performed by a dental specialist known as a periodontist. This involves repositioning gum tissue from the palate or another source to cover the recession on the tooth surface. Tooth recession is a progressive condition. Your dentist may recommend using a desensitizing toothpaste to help with tooth sensitivity.Generally speaking, good dental hygiene is your best defense against oral health problems, including gum recession.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in treating recession

.This offering from Rootz is primarily to benefit patients from OMR, Thoraipakkam, Perungudi, Neelankarai, Palavakkam, Injambakkam etc .For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

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                                                     Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                     Chennai - 600 097,

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Plaque and tartar that form on the teeth near the gums are the most common causes for gum disease
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                     TARTAR   
                                                                                                    PLAQUE

 How often should scaling be done?
        Teeth scaling is recommended once in six months to one year.The frequency might differ based on the type of saliva.As a person grows older,the saliva gets thicker: it contains less water And tartar (grey, brown and yellow hard deposits near the gums) forms on the lower ends of the front teeth which are the most sensitive region of oral cavity.Tartar also forms if you don't eat from a particular side.Other factors that affect the formation of tartar include certain drugs intake during pregnancy. If there is any reason for tartar to form faster,scaling has to be done more often.

How important is scaling?

            If one doesn't get scaling done, they will face gum problems. Tartar formation takes place, the gums start receding, teeth become loose and they may also fall out. There might be effects like gingivitis, bad breath and effects on the heart too. 
                                                

 
                        GINGIVITIS                                         BAD BREATH

Does scaling have any side effects?
         Usually there are no side effects, but patients may experience sensitivity to hot and cold food or drinks for 2-3 days but not more than that.

Does scaling have any effects on the enamel?
        Harsh cleaning will affect the enamel of the teeth. Otherwise,there are absolutely no effects on the enamel, as scaling involves only polishing and cleaning.

There is no damage to the enamel as only vibrating motion is used to loosen and remove tartar, stains, calculus etc.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCALING

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise periodontist.This offering from Rootz is primarily to benefit patients from OMR, Thoraipakkam, Perungudi, Neelankarai, Palavakkam, Injambakkam etc .For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                                   Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center, 

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

                                                     Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                     Chennai - 600 097,

                                                     Phone :- 9786688755 

                                                     Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Website :- www.rootzdentalcare.in