Cleaning in between the teeth.

DENTAL  FLOSS

Dental floss is a cord of thin filaments used to remove food and dental plaque in between the teeth, in areas where toothbrush is unable to reach.

Flossing should be done once daily.

Types of dental floss:

• String floss

USAGE OF STRING DENTAL FLOSS

• Floss picks

F- SHAPED FLOSS PICKS

USAGE OF FLOSS PICK

Y- SHAPED FLOSS PICKS

• Ergonomic floss

ERGONOMIC  HANDLE  WITH  DISPOSABLE  FLOSS  HOLDERS

Proper flossing is one of the key to maintain a good oral hygiene.

                             

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Invisible clear aligner treatment - Alternative to clip treatment.

INVISIBLE ALIGNERS

Clear aligners are the alternative to orthodontic braces treatment.
More people are having success with orthodontic clear aligners or invisible aligners.

Clear aligners are a series of custom made, transparent trays which deliver gradual force to re-position the teeth.

Clear aligners are used to treat mild rotations, crowded teeth, spacings between teeth, protruded teeth and retruded teeth.
Advantages of clear aligners :

1) These are removable and aesthetic.

2) Easy to maintain oral hygiene.

3) No diet restrictions.

4) Highly biocompatible.

5) Comfortable and no gum irritations.

6) Final treatment outcome can be seen before the treatment starts.

Clear aligners are't for everyone, your dentist will help you decide what's best for you.

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

                                             

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

                                            Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                            Chennai - 600 097,

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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. 

                                                    

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                                                Chennai - 600 097,

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Treatment to deep cavities in milk teeth.

PULPECTOMY

A pulpectomy is a complete removal of pulp from the crown and roots. The tooth is then filled with a filling material that can be resorbed by the body. It's usually performed on baby teeth or milk teeth.

Root canal treatment in baby teeth is called as a ''pulpectomy."

There are several causes of pulpal infections that may lead to pulpectomy are --

1) Deeply decayed teeth.
2) Extensive dental fillings.
3) Trauma to the teeth.

Pulpectomy procedure:

1) Administering local anaesthesia.
2) Drilling a hole and removing the infected pulp and cleaning the canal and filling the root canal followed by inserting the stainless steel crown.
3) Prescribing the antibiotics.

Pulpectomy is commonly performed on milk teeth of a child to reduce the risk of early loss of primary teeth, which can cause the alignment problems in permanent dentition.

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

                                             

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

                                          Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                          Chennai - 600 097,

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Orthodontic treatment with braces

BRACES TREATMENT

In orthodontic treatment, braces are used to properly align the teeth and the jaws to get an even bite.

METAL BRACES

Crowded and rotated teeth - causes food lodgement, difficulty in maintaining oral health results in bad breath and followed by gum problems, unaesthetic.

CROWDED TEETH

Spaces in between the teeth - causes speech problems, unaesthetic, results in food lodgement.

SPACES BETWEEN TEETH

Proclination of teeth - mostly lip incompetence seen. Lack of self confidence, speech problems, unaesthetic.

PROCLINED UPPER TEETH

The ideal age of starting orthodontic treatment is between ages 8-14 years while growth is still happening. 
An evaluation for orthodontic treatment is recommended by the age of 7.


CONCLUSION:

A thorough evaluation with an orthodontist is very important in determining whether you are a good candidate for braces or not.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Orthodontic dentistry. .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,

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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.

                                                       

                                                     

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Know about dentures

DENTURES

DENTURE - A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.

There are different kinds of dentures available and there isn't a "one-size-fits-all."
Every mouth is different, your dentist will recommend the one that is best for your mouth.

Needs to dentures:

EDENTULOUS FULL MOUTH

• Full mouth/partial missing teeth to be there.
• Any periodontally weak teeth to be extracted priorly. 
• Before going for dentures gums and jaw bones need to heal completely. Gums and bone healing process takes around 3 months time.

After the 3 months --

After the complete healing process, the dentists will make impressions for the permanent dentures. 

PRIMARY IMPRESSIONS 

Once the dentures are ready and installed, the dentist will check the bite, appearance and orientation. When dentures are ready to use, dentist will tell you the maintanence of dentures.

WHEN YOU ARE NOT USING DENTURES, NEED TO KEEP IT IN A BOWL OF WATER

Dentists recommend a frequent checkup appointments, as in initial days of usage, dentures may develop sores in the mouth and changes in fitting of dentures may be seen.

Routine dental check ups for every six months are mandatory for denture wearers.

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

                                             

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                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

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