DENTAL DIARIES

There are lot of people who wake up in the morning welcomed with a jaw pain and a dull headacahe. U MIGHT BE GRINDING YOUR TEETH ALL THROUGH NIGHT while trailing along dreamland and you might not even noticed it ever. various studies dedicated on grinding of teeth or clenching of jaws reveal that over 90% of the population experience it at some point.in fact,experts say that  two or three out of every 10 kids will grind or clench,but most outgrow it. Our bodies respond well to our emeotions even when we are sleeping.this makes it even harder to daignose because you may not even realize you are doing it. CAUSES OF GRINDING The most common causes of sleep bruxism  are STRESS,ANGER AND DEPRESSION. antidepressent drugs are also known to trigger this condition people who have misaligned upper and lower teeth shows greater tendency of clenching their jaws Bruxism may lead to noticeable facial pain,fractures teeth,clenching wears down the tooth enamel and it also incr

  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 structure

very often a problem is arising among patients that if there is no pain in my wisdom tooth then why should i get it removed. There are various factors for which the removal should be done even if there is no pain.The wisdom teeth have an average age of eruption i.e 17-21yrs.and after this age the tooth loses its eruption potential and the various problem arises just because your wisdom teeth aren't  paining doesn't mean there's nothing wrong. the TEETH could be stuck,or imapcted.which means they can't break through your jaw and into your oral cavity.maybe your oral cavity is too samll to make space for them. variuos factors in which removal should be done- INFLAMED GUMS : Tissue around the area can swell and may be hard to clean and which may further progress to infection. JAW DAMAGE : cysts can form around new teth .if they aren't treated ,they can hollow out your jaw and may damage nerves. DAMAGE TO OTHER TEETH : T hose wisd

These days a major query is arising among patients is SENSITIVITY AFTER SCALING .  i must say the results after scaling may vary from patient to patient as if in a patient deposition is deep i.e under gums "which requires deep cleaning" will show sensitivity. BUT if the deposition of plaque and tartar is only on superficial areas of teeth then there is no chance of senstivity sensitivity is basically due to deep cleaning in which scaling along with root planing is performed,which involves the use of tools between the gums and tooth roots to remove plaque nad tartar on root surfaces. Taking good care of your teeth after a deep cleaning treatment helps your gums heal by reducing the common triggers of pain and sensitivity.For this you need to brush your teeth with soft bristles toothbrush and  antisensitive toothpaste while your gums are sore and at the same time avoid  eating foods and drinks that set off your sensitivity. This treatment can cause minimal discomf

Many of the patients ask now a days . will my teeth become loose and fall down if, i get the braces? the answer is a NO!!!!!!  As soon as you get the braces the forces upon the teeth makes it to move which gives a feeling of it getting loose and looks like eventually it will fall down.Its a normal way of tooth movement in order to achieve treatment success. Force level varies from patient to patient. If someone is having Gingivitis ( inflammation of gums) then the force level has to be kept low in order to achieve maximum clinical results with minimal side effects. Our ' ORTHODONTIST IN ROHINI ' make sure to treat every patient accordingly. we can't deny the fact that small changes occur after the placement of braces. the force level that is exerted on the root of the teeth will make a small amount of resorption, but that is negligible. If one is using heavy forces (that should not be used), or some times it happen that patient insist for heavy forces as patie

"An Apple a day keeps the doctor away." There is a economic burden that is growing each day and a drastic change in the lifestyle has led to increase in morbidity. There has been an increasing interest in natural alternatives (fruits and vegetables) to combat and even, prevent disease. Among  various fruits, Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world having mythological and religious significance in  many cultures, including that of Norse, GreeK and European Christian. At present, there are at least 7500 different varieties that vary in shape, color, texture, acidity, juiciness, sweetness, nutritional value etc. They are consumed in various forms, i.e. as fresh fruit, juice, wine, other processed foods etc. India is the sixth largest producer and consumer of apples in the world. It has been regarded as a beneficial for people's health due to the poly phenol content, justifying old proverbs like "an apple a day keeps the doctor away&q

1.NAIL BITING  Nail biting may be a little less common these days but I still see it quite often. It can cause teeth and fillings to chip off and can also cause wearing off of enamel. POSSIBLE SOLUTION :-  Paint the nails with a bitter taste polish.  2. ACIDIC DRINKS  Cold drinks and other aerated drinks that is more common than milk or any other liquid in between adults is the main cause that led to wearing off of enamel surface. This helps in decaying process. The sugar content that is too high in it promotes decay. POSSIBLE SOLUTION :- Avoid these drinks, have some water through out the day at intervals. Avoid drinking aerated drinks, if must, sip by sip instead drink it in one go and rinse after that to remove acids. 3.ICE CUBE CHEWING Chewing on any ice cube will not make you "RAMBO."Teeth are meant for chewing but not ice cubes. POSSIBLE SOLUTION :- Avoid eating ice cubes. 4. BRUSHING TOO HARD Brushing too hard can lead to wearing off

Life can be very difficult if one has to come across embarrassment on a daily basis. Pain in teeth, Unaesthetic smile, Problem with eating can make life worse. A number of these problems can be treated. All thanks to the recent development of the diagnostic science, Introduction of newer materials and clinical expertise these problems can be treated. we at Dr. Dentiste use latest of material and equipment  and best of clinical expertise to treat our patients.  Someone rightly said "Invest in your smile you wear it everyday". this is true in today's scenario. BRACES And Their Importance Braces are recommended for a lot of different procedures like misaligned teeth, protruded teeth etc. Although a number of times normal looking teeth may require braces to correct for bite. There are a lot of health benefits also of the braces. These are abundant and help explain the importance of braces. Crooked, Misplaced and Crowded teeth make cleaning much more difficult, Thus ca

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?? 1. We

There are a lot of personal findings that a dentist come across his life. What I have observed here as a " Dentist in Rohini " is that almost 30 - 40 % of people lie about there Flossing habits. I also meet a lot of dental colleagues and have visited a lot of "Dental clinic in Rohini" and asked questions and observed that this is the scenario all over. The question that lingers in my mind is that why people find it so difficult to Floss, why they avoid doing Flossing.  Do you know only 2 people out of 10 Floss According to Dentist worldwide, One of the most important habit to develop is Flossing. The benefits cannot be overlooked. One of the main cause of proximal caries ( decay in teeth on contacting surface ) is because of lack of Flossing. A lot of gum disease are also caused by the improper Flossing. In India, Only 2 out of 10 people floss. A lot are not aware of its benefits. If one already has a gum disease then it is must for the person to floss in

Have you ever wondered when you wake up in the morning and experience a bad taste  or foul smell from your mouth. When you see yourself in mirror and check your tongue and find white-yellowish covering over it.   Bad breath, called Halitosis  results from poor dental health habits. And it can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy lifestyle habits. Millions of bacteria live in the mouth, particularly on the back of the tongue.The mouth's warm, moist conditions are ideal for the growth of these bacteria. Hence cause bad breath in the mouth. REASONS FOR BAD BREATH : 1.  Poor dental hygiene Damaged toothbrushes leading to poor oral hygiene. Improper brushing and flossing can lead to food lodgement between the teeth which further leads to cavities and periodontal problems.  Going straight to sleep after eating, without brushing your teeth and cleaning your mouth results in poor oral hygiene. 2.  Infections in the mouth GUMS INFECTIO

One of the commonest myth is that "Sugar causes cavities". we have heard this a number of times in our life time. but the real question is how much is the truth in this?? lets find out the answer........... what happens when we have something sweet to eat. a little amount of the sugar sticks to the teeth, this sugar finds its place in between teeth or between irregular tooth surface. but sugar itself is harmless if it is present alone. the problem arises that in our oral cavity there are a number of bacteria's working 24 hours. these bacteria also have a increased number in the areas where sugar find its place. sugar act as a food to these bacteria. these bacteria eats sugar and releases some form of acids that actually damages the teeth. we all know enamel is the hardest part of the body but still it is susceptible to the damage by acids. this acid when in contact with the teeth causes enamel to erode away, that causes decay. before a person get to know this the