Secondary caries / Recurrent caries

SECONDARY CARIES 

Secondary caries, otherwise known as recurrent caries (cavities) is tooth decay occurring underneath/surrounding existing dental restorations such as dental fillings, crowns or onlays. 

CAUSES :-

               These recurrent cavities can be a result of poor oral hygiene habits, or can be caused by a microscopic access or hole in the dental restoration, allowing acids and bacteria to creep in. And unfortunately, these microscopic pathways cannot be cleaned using standard oral hygiene practices because they are so tiny and inaccessible.The cariogenic bacteria in the saliva will grow when the environment of micro cracks is appropriate, thereby producing secondary caries.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS :

1.Blackish discolouration of tooth around the filling 

              Amalgam(silver) filling                              Secondary caries

             

         Composite (tooth coloured) filling                 Secondary caries  

              

   

2.Sensitivity                                                                   3.Pain

                                                                                   

              

4.Broken filling/tooth fragment                                5.Food lodgement

                 

TREATMENT:

1.RE-RESTORATION (Re-filling):- 

Once a secondary cavity has been detected via radiographic (X-ray) evidence, or with a dental explorer (probe), laser or visual examination, then it’s crucial to proceed with treatment before the problem progresses even further.

The secondary tooth decay must be removed and the current failed filling or restoration must be replaced.

2.ROOT CANAL TREATMENT :-

       Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent re-infection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. When one undergoes a root canal, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed.

PREVENTION:-

1.Simply brushing twice daily (for two full minutes), as well as flossing once daily will help to keep your smile sufficiently clean, reducing your risk of secondary (and regular) tooth decay.

2. Regular check up with your dentist twice a year, or when required. 

3.This visit will involve a thorough cleaning (scaling) from the hygienist to remove plaque from the surfaces of the teeth, as well as a check-up/examination by the dentist to ensure that your current filling(s)/restorations and everything else are in great shape.

  

                      

      Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center, 

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

                                            Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                            Chennai - 600 097,

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Dental visits or dental checkups - oral health maintanance

DENTAL CHECK UP - IMPORTANCE

Irregular or delayed dental check ups will cause huge number of problems to our oral health.
Many of the people ignore the oral health when compared to the overall health.
People will allow the problems to develop before they actually visit the dentist.

Some common issues that left unchecked:

• Bleeding gums - gum bleeding and inflamed gums followed by periodontal pocket formation results in bone loss & causing the tooth loss.                                                            
  
                                                                                                                                                    Visiting the dentist regularly can ensure your gum health properly maintained and early treatments prevents further serious conditions.                                                               

  

  GINGIVITIS

  
  

  

  PERIODONTITIS

• Tooth sensitivity - when there is initial decay, you may experience tooth sensitivity & in this stage we can save the tooth with filling, if delayed the decay may go to deeper layers and cause tooth pain, by this time treatment option will change.                                                                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                                        

  

  COMPOSITE FILLING FOR INITIAL DECAY

  
  

  

  COMPOSITE FILLING FOR DECAYED TOOTH

                                                                                                                     
• Tooth pain - Tooth pain comes mostly because of deep decay cases, sometimes tooth pain may be overlooked with help of over-the-counter medication, at that time pain may subside but the decay may go extensive.                                                                                                                                                         
  
                                                                                                                                                                       In early intervention tooth can be saved by root canal treatment and in delayed cases tooth may needs to be removed and go for replacement.                                                                                                                                                                   
  

For adults and children, six months once dental visit is compulsory. If any medical health condition is there three months once dental visit is preferable.

CONCLUSION:

Because of regular dental visits so many problems we can prevent with early intervention.

Early treatments are cost effective when compared to tooth replacements, crowns and gum therapy.

Visiting the dentist should be a regular part of our schedule. 

And it's time to give priority to your oral health.

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

            

              

Pain in teeth

TOOTHACHE

A Toothache is any pain or soreness within or around a tooth.

   In most instances, toothaches are caused by teeth or jaw problems, such as 

DENTAL CAVITY

        dental caries, 
        a cracked tooth, 
        an exposed tooth root, 
        broken tooth or jaw,
        mouth ulcers,
        periapical infection (around root),
        disease of the jaw joint (temporo- mandibular joint), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. 

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT

TMJ PAIN

Types of toothache:

• mild
• moderate
• severe
• dull
• sharp

The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by having cold or heat foods.

Oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help to determine the cause, and whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem.

ORAL EXAMINATION

DENTAL X-RAYS

Dealing with toothache:

• Analgesics when taken orally, can reduce pain until a dentist examine the teeth.
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• Rinse the mouth with salt water.
• Use dental floss or water flosser to remove any food between teeth.
• Limit too hot or cold foods that aggrevate pain.

Conclusion:

• No toothache will heal on its own. A toothache needs to be treated as soon as possible.

• If toothache caused by a tooth infection the dentist may recommend antibiotic therapy and other treatments, like root canal treatment or extraction.
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• To prevent tooth decay, maintain good oral hygiene.Dentists carryout sealants and fluoride applications for preventing tooth decay. 

Make sure to fix an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible if you are having a toothache.

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

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com