DENTAL SENSITIVITY

GOOD OLD INDIAN METHOD FOR IMPROVING HEALTH OF GUMS

One of the oldest method of improving health of gums used since centuries in india is using mustard oil with salt.

Mustard oil is mixed with common salt and this mixture is used to massage gums.

Common salt present in this mixture reduces inflamation and massaging strengthens the gums.

* Precaution should be taken not to coat teeth with mustard oil as it may stain the tooth.

Rashidental: FLUORIDE FRIEND OR FOE

Rashidental: FLUORIDE FRIEND OR FOE: WHAT IS FLUORIDE?? Fluoride is an ion,which combines with various other ions to make complexes. WHAT ARE DENTAL BENEFITS OF FLUORIDE?? In...

FLUORIDE FRIEND OR FOE

WHAT IS FLUORIDE??

Fluoride is an ion,which combines with various other ions to make complexes.

WHAT ARE DENTAL BENEFITS OF FLUORIDE??
In case of early decay of tooth,it helps in remineralisation of tooth.

Hydroxyapatite main crystal present in tooth changes to fluoroapatite which makes tooth structure stronger and prevents from caries.

HOW DO WE GET FLUORIDE??

1) Drinking water- This is most abundant source of fluoride, Most communities have drinking water balanced at 1 ppm of fluoride, which is most appropiate amount of fluoride.
Excess than this may cause in defects in tooth structure as well as bone structure.

2) Fluoride tooth pastes- The topical application of fluoride on tooth causes remineralisation of early carious lesion.

3) Topical fluoride application by dentist- This is done in children to prevent caries and is a part of caries prevention protocol.

4) Fluoride mouthrinses - Ask your dentist to prescribe one according to the area you are in.

5) Fluoride supplement- These are recommended at age of 6 months to 10 years in areas with inadequate fluoride.

So,basically fluoride when used within limits is a friend, other than that it can have various adverse effects.

DENTAL CARE DURING PREGNANCY

During pregnancy as we all know,the female body undergoes through a lot of hormonal changes.
These hormones namely estrogen and progesterone especially progesterone accentuate the effects of plaque and existing dental problems, which results in swelling of gums,bleeding gums and pain.

This problem is commonly known as pregnancy gingivitis.

Other than that pregnancy accentuates previously present dental problems,so if you are planning to get pregnant you should take care of major restorative treatments before conception.

WHAT ALL DENTAL TREATMENT CAN BE DONE DURING PREGNANCY??
RCT, Dental Fillings, Crowns and bridges, Scalling etc can be done safely during pregnancy.

One should maintain proper oral health during pregnancy as studies have shown negative effect on fetus in mothers with poor oral health.

Let your dentist know if you are pregnant because certain medications and procedures should be avoided during pregnancy.

WHAT TO DO??
Firstly, maintaining proper oral hygeine is of utmost importance, proper brushing at night,warm saline rinses may be helpful.

Secondly, All the restorative treatments should be done before conception.so that it does not cause any problems later.

Thirdly, visit your dentist as soon as you face any dental problem. Self medication should be avoided during this stage.

Other than that enjoy!!!!!

DIFFERENT DENTAL PRODUCTS

TOOTH PASTE :- There are a variety of tooth paste available in market according
to various combinations, these can be chosen by pateint himself.Most commonly available in india are colgate,pepsodent etc.

DESENSITIZING TOOTHPASTE :-These tooth pastes contain some desensitizing agents which may block dentinal tubules.
These should be strictly used on prescription of the dentist. And they are no substitute for cleaning toothpaste.

TOOTH BRUSHES :- There are different types of tooth brush available in the market.
According to bristles they may be ultra soft, soft, medium and hard.
Although available in market hard tooth brushes should never be used,they cause severe abrasion of tooth.
Soft toothbrush is commonly recommended for people.
Ultra soft tooth brushes are designed specifically for pateints with periodontitis( pyorrhoea) as it causes least trauma to the tooth and gums.

ORTHODONTIC TOOTH BRUSHES:- These tooth brushes are designed specifically by patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Apart from regular bristles it also contains bristles at tail which helps in cleaning through braces.

POWERED TOOTHBRUSHES :- This tooth brush helps in cleaning of tooth in people with limited manual dexterity.
Even a normal person can use these tooth brushes.

PROXA BRUSHES :- Somewhat similar to bottle brush in appearance,but in a smaller version.
It helps in cleaning through iterdental areas in periodontic pateints or in pateints with pyorrhoea.

DENTAL FLOSS :- Dental floss is a thread used for interdental cleaning, that is space between two tooth.
No cleaning practice is complete without flossing.

MOUTH WASHES :- This is a broad topis as it contains many mouthwashes based on different compositions.
Some may be aqueous based or alcohol based.
Some may be antibacterial or bleaching.so according to need of individual patient it is prescribed.
But most commonly warm saline water is an unbeatable thing for general population.

IN HOME BLEACHING KITS :- These are advised and provided by the dentist.
It helps in whitening of the tooth.
One should use it as advised by the dentist.

GUM PAINTS :- These are available in small bottles and are used to massage the gums, which does improve overall gingival health.

DENTURE CLEANING TABLETS :- As we clean our natural tooth daily, the people wearing dentures should also clean their dentures daily.
These are widely available in the market.

WHAT IS DENTAL SENSITIVITY

Before we address the topic of dental sensitivity, let us understand the structure of tooth.
A tooth contains three layers enamel, dentin and pulp.

First layer enamel is the most mineralised outer coating of the tooth.It is white in color.

Second layer is dentin which is intermediate layer is comparitively less mineralised and contains nerve endings.It is yellowish in color.

Third layer is pulp which contains abundance of blood vessels and nerve fibers.

When the outer layer of tooth, that is, enamel is abraded, it results in yellowing of tooth and exposing dentin, which contains nerve endings.
Now whenever the person eats or drinks anything hot or cold these nerve endings get stimulated, that results in sensitivity.

WHAT TO DO????
Consult your dentist, he will prescribe you desensitizing tooth paste or mouthwash depending on the severity of the senstivity.