What Are Dental Sealants

Posted by Dr. Chetan 28 June, 2009 (0) Comment

Some people refer to it as “tooth sealant”; it refers to a plastic resin that is bonded into the grooves of the chewing surface of a tooth by doctors as a means of preventing the formation of tooth decay.

It is basically caused by a bacterium that hides within the dental plaque. The dental plaque is just a white film that forms in any ones teeth. The more the dental plaque is allowed to remain on a teeth’s surface, the more the exposure to form a cavity. That is why it is very vital to keep the teeth clean by brushing them to avoid the dental plaque attack. When brushing the teeth, you always scrub off any accumulated dental plaque that might otherwise be present. You should take great care of your teeth when brushing, some teeth however are harder to clean, this is in relation to the anatomy and it explains why one needs to be careful with his or her teeth.

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Anesthetic solutions for dental treatments

Posted by Dr. Chetan 27 June, 2009 (0) Comment

Quite a number of people prefer the anesthesia to sedative. According to a study carried out by the British dental journal, there was no change in the blood pressure, heart beat rate a few minutes after and during the injection of the local anesthesia. The level of anxiety does not change but in most cases the sedatives are used to reduce the level of anxiety in dental healing. When higher amount of anesthesia is administered, the results will include complains of pain as it should be given according to the age and doctors prescriptions.

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Tooth fracture – Causes, clinical features and treatment

Posted by Dr. Chetan 26 June, 2009 (0) Comment

Tooth fracture is the brake in the continuity of a bone with or without any displacements of the fragments. It may be pathological the result of a mild injury of an already diseased bone or a healthy one. Tooth fracture can be caused due to excess use of calcium oxide or if a filling is improperly sealed. Tooth fracture can be as a result of many causes including; sport injuries, automobile accidents, bicycle falls, physical fighting and chewing of very hard items like ice. A clear indication of a fracture in the tooth is the early signs of damage on the pulp.

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What is Pregnancy Gingivitis

Posted by Dr. Chetan 25 June, 2009 (0) Comment

Pregnancy gingivitis is the inflammation or swelling of the gum tissues suffered by many pregnant women. When plaque, the bacterial film that grows on your teeth, builds up too much, pregnancy gingivitis can result. The plaque that causes pregnancy gingivitis irritates the gums, making them bright red, tender, swollen, sensitive, and bleed readily. It is common during pregnancy because hormonal changes during pregnancy may exaggerate the body’s normal response to dental plaque. This hormonal increase exaggerates the way the gum tissues react to the bacteria in plaque, resulting in an increased likelihood that a pregnant woman will develop pregnancy gingivitis if her daily plaque control is not adequate. Pregnancy generally worsens any existing gum problems, sometimes dramatically.

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Plaque disclosing solution

Posted by Dr. Chetan 24 June, 2009 (1) Comment

Our teeth are victims to several infections caused by bacteria found in different food stuffs. Various types of protections have been offered to these tooth infecting material among them use of plaque disclosing solution.

Plaque disclosing solution is a liquid or tablet like substance used in the removal of solid, liquid food particles and bacterial generally called dental plaque on the surface of the teeth, on gums and between or under the tooth.

Why to use the plaque disclosing solution?

  • An invention made to aid in plaque identification.
  • Has the capability to penetrate the hard plaque deposits and wiping them away leaving the tooth clean and healthy.
  • It serves as a preventive and disclosing solution to tooth infectious materials.

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