DENTAL DIARIES

  DENTAL PAIN Toothache !! Source of fear and anxiety.  But, are you sure its toothache? One should visit a dentist to get checked any toothache problem or any sort of pain whether it is due to tooth or it is due to a certain medical condition. Reffered pain is a common dental issue that is presented in the dental clinic. Reffered pain is pain perceived in any part of the body which is far from the site or source of pain. Or we can say that it is the pain that is in any other area than true site of pain. Any sort of pain related to TMJ, any musculoskeletal pain, any chronic back pain can also be reffered to the jaws or other part of the body or face. Any kind of viral infection if present can cause sharp pain on side of face or jaws or teeth. Also the neurological pain such as trigeminal neuralgia is also perceived as toothache. If we take one of the most common example is dental pain during a heart attack . Of the earliest signs that a person is having a heart attack...

  what is a  ROOT CANAL? when the tissue inside your tooth becomes decayed,injured,or infected,our dentist will remove it through small access hole in the top of your tooth,this is known as ROOT CANAL THERAPY. once we,re sure the infection is cleaned out we,ll seal your tooth with a temporary filling,and allow it time to heal. yes......its time to get root canal treatment All of a sudden when you experience severe pain and senstivity in your tooth while enjoying ice cream with your friends.when you experience this type of pain  it's an indicator that your tooth is decayed or fractured,and it may be affecting the root of your tooth. Does root canal treatment pain a lot? Root canals are one of the most misunderstood dental procedurs beacuse many patients associate them with pain but in reality the pain is only and only because of infection of tooth not beacuse of procedure.Although root canal therapy minimises your pain and preserve your natural tooth...

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING NIGHT GRINDING???? Night grinding or clenching of  your teeth is a very common condition affecting both children and adults. Many people do not realize this until their dentists spot the symptoms. You could be grinding your teeth while you are sleeping or awake. Bruxism may be mild and occasional or aggressive and frequent. It occurs when the teeth contact each other in a forceful  manner. This can be silent or cause a loud sound while sleeping. WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?? The exact cause is not always known..But the following factors can contribute to bruxism: 1. Psychological stress, anxiety or anger Stress. anger, anxiety leads to Bruxism 2. Malocclusion 3. Certain rare diseases of nerves and muscles in the face. 4. It may be a side effect of some medicines that treat depression. These include Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine). 5. A complication of Parkinson`s disease. WHAT HAPPENS DURING BRUXISM IN MOUTH?...