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Yes, it helps to remove any stubborn piece of food stuck in between teeth which is difficult to remove with an ordinary tooth pick or by brushing. But, it should be done selectively as prolonged use could cause gums to bleed and thereby inflame the gingiva.
When the dental x-ray shows the decay to have reached the nerve tissue inside. When the wear and tear of the tooth is causing sensitivity, but tooth is not mobile. When there is septic focus/ pus beneath the root of the tooth.
For orthodontic treatment the bones of the jaws have to be healthy without any infection and sufficient in height i.e till the neck or cervical region of the tooth. If that is the case, age is really no bar. But, teenage is the best as after 25 -30 yrs of age, movement of teeth has to be done very slowly, hence duration taken is long. We have patients in their 40s who have just started with orthodontic treatment.
Tartar if not removed, it causes gums to swell. If kept unattended for years there is infection and bone loss. Cleaning of deposits, root planing , flap surgery and bone grafting along with splinting in some cases can be done as remedies. Determining exact line of treatment is possible only on examination and x- ray report.
Saliva acts on the food that collects on the teeth and produces acid which dissolves the tooth material. Recurrance of this phenomenon causes decay. It can be minimised by brushing properly and by eating fibrous foods more than sticky foods.
Bottle feeding especially at night causes sweetened milk to remain on the tooth surfaces for long and that causes decay in multiple teeth.But, if the teeth are cleaned after bottle feeding, then the chances of decay are reduced though not completely
No. It is a misconception. Collection of tartar on teeth inflames the gums and separates its attachment on the teeth. If not removed causes reduction of bone and gums. Hence, if tartar is removed on time, every 6 months, teeth and gum health is maintained.
No, its a misconception.
They should get their Blood sugar levels and blood pressure checked. If any history of cardiac problems or hypertension exists and if they are on aspirin, they should inform the operating dentist. Preferably, they should get their Physician’s consent before taking dental treatment. They should also have a list of any known allergies to any medicine or food of which the dentist should be informed.
Every 6 months. Mark those dates on the calendar for entire family’s dental checkup.
Qualification of the dentist, Basic equipments, cleanliness, sterilised instruments, use of disposable needles, handgloves, glasses etc. Patient should get the treatment options for his / her dental problem and should get the treatment plan explained along with the costs and time involved.