In dental school, clinicians are already made aware that there is no undo button once the tip of our rotating bur touches the irreplaceable enamel. The patient will then enter the never-ending dental cycle, a cascade of restorative cycles, that will cost them a lot of money, and sometimes, the demise of their tooth. Image Source: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/861454235008707321/ Preventive Dentistry has…
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Why Does My Child Need Spacers: A Comprehensive Guide to Space Maintainers
Dental spacers, also known as space maintainers, are orthodontic appliances designed to preserve the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth. Their primary function is to prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting into the empty space, ensuring that the permanent tooth has enough room to erupt in its correct position. By maintaining proper spacing, these devices help prevent misalignment,…
Read MorePus on Gums: Pictures, Symptoms, Treatment, and Remedies
Aspect Description Definition A localized collection of pus caused by bacterial infection in the oral tissues. Types – Periapical abscess: Originates in the pulp of the tooth, typically due to decay or trauma. – Periodontal abscess: Arises from infection in the supporting periodontal tissues. – Gingival abscess: Confined to the gum tissue, usually caused by foreign objects like food particles.…
Read MoreSurgical Tooth Extraction: Procedure and Recovery
Surgical extraction or a flap in medical and dental terms, is when a surgical incision is made to gain access to underlying tooth, bone, and other anatomical structures. Here is the summary of the procedure of a surgical tooth extraction: What is the procedure of a surgical extraction? Surgical extraction or a flap in medical and dental terms, is when a…
Read MoreHelp Me Doctor: Unbearable Toothache! What To Do At Home
These are the 10 home remedies that you can administer to help alleviate your unbearable toothache: Warm Saline/ Salt Water Rinse Saltwater rinses can help relieve toothaches in several ways: To prepare a salt water rinse, mix about half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water and have the child swish it around in their mouth for…
Read MoreDENTISTRY 101: Flap Surgery in Dentistry
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Read MoreHow to Stop Bleeding Gums after Quitting Smoking
How to Stop Bleeding Gums after Quitting Smoking You can stop bleeding gums after quitting smoking by getting a deep cleaning from your dentist, improving your oral hygiene, swishing antibacterial mouthwash and using other adjuncts to augment self-performed mechanical plaque removal, living a healthier lifestyle, and taking vitamins to promote the healing of your inflamed gums. Blood is a universal…
Read MoreGlass Ionomer Cements: Indications, Advantages, and Disadvantages
Indications – Restorative material– Luting cement– Pulp protection– Pit and fissure sealant– Atraumatic restorative technique Setting Time 2-3 minutes Type of Reaction Acid-Base (Chemical) Types Type I: Luting CementsType II: Restorative CementsType III: Liners and BasesType IV: Pits and Fissure SealantsType V: Orthodontic CementationType VI – GIC is used for core build-upType VII – Fluoride releasing light-cured GICType VIII –…
Read MoreReferred Tooth Pain: Why Tell Me Where It Hurts Dont Work
“The dentist pulled out the wrong tooth! My canine was hurting, but he pulled out a molar!” When a dear friend messaged me this, my first reaction was let’s sue them! However, the dental student in me objectively requested her dental radiographs taken before the extraction and asked her to relay her dental history. True enough, the dentist didn’t pull…
Read MoreLoose Tooth: What You Should Do About It
Looseness of a tooth or tooth mobility can vary from minimal looseness to severe looseness. The movement of the loose tooth in its socket is observed and it must be noted that severely loose teeth demonstrate movement in a horizontal (side-to-side) and vertical (away from the socket and/or deeper into the socket) direction. If you experience looseness of any tooth,…
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