“Top 5 questions you should ask your dentist during your consultation “

  Pregnancy creates enormous changes in your physical body. These changes take place at the hormonal level and can impact many aspects of your health. Although all women may not experience dental discomfort many are likely to experience certain discomfort regarding oral health. PREGNANCY GINGIVITS During pregnancy progesterone hormone levels are high. Due to this, women are more susceptible to developing bacterial plaque that attack your gums You might experience symptoms like swollen gums, tender puffy gums, red gums, bleeding gums, etc INCREASED RISK OF TOOTH DECAY Pregnant women have an increased risk of severe tooth decay. On consumption of increased amount of carbohydrates, cavities develop at a faster rate than normal. Many pregnant women experience morning sickness and gastric reflux acid in the mouth also causes enamel to wear off making teeth sensitive. PREGNANCY TUMOURS A swelling that happens between teeth due to overgrowth of tissue is called pregnancy tumor

  What are dental crowns? A crown also known as a cap is used to restore the look and function of the tooth which is weakened by decay, has a large filling,etc What are the uses of a crown? ·       To repair a fractured tooth. ·       To restore a cracked tooth. ·       To cover a weakened tooth. ·       To cover a dental implant. ·       To cover up an irregular tooth. ·       To protect the tooth after Root Canal Treatment.   What are the types of crowns available? ·       Ceramic fused to metal ·       Ceramic crowns   What is a dental bridge? A dental bridge is used to close the gaps caused due to missing teeth. It resembles natural teeth and restores normal function. It is used to replace a missing tooth and maybe used to replace a single tooth or several teeth in a row. What is the procedure to make crowns? The dentist will take x rays of the tooth to be prepared and numb the area with a local

  Oral habits in children!!! As kids grow they tend to develop a lot of good and bad oral habits… Then slowly through trials and errors and under parental guidance, they are able to differentiate between good and bad oral habits. Few of the most commonly adapted habits by the kids are… ·     Teeth clenching habit - Many children have a tendency of grinding their teeth while sleeping at night. This can lead to teeth fracture or wear and even jaw related problems. Better to visit a dentist as soon as possible. ·     Finger/thumb sucking habits - Many toddlers continue to suck on their fingers or thumb as they grow older. This habit can lead to deformation of the upper and lower arches of the mouth and even lead to development of “buck teeth”. Breaking this habit is really important. ·      Chewing sugary, sticky candies - Few parents gives their kids sugary treats to chew on, without realizing how damaging the sugar can be. Excessive amount of sugar in the oral cavity is like