Dental Fillings

Dental filling is a procedure for the removal of a cavity and filling with tooth coloured material . First, the cavity caused by the caries is cleaned and an etching is made on the enamel and an adhesive is applied that will serve to support the resin dental filling material. This is layered and cured by halogen light. The filling material will gradually be molded in order to return the tooth to its original shape and, thus, regain its functionality. The process ends by polishing the dental filling to give it shine.

It is possible that after the filling has been carried out, the patient feels sensitivity to very hot or very cold foods. Although some type of varnish can be applied to avoid this, in the event that the problem persists.

Different types of dental filling are there:

Glass Ionomer Filling: Widely used cements which releases fluoride ions at around 1 percent  that will effectively kill any cariogenic bacteria still present in the outer perimeter of a carious lesion. Glass ionomer cements protect the margins of a restoration from recurrent caries and it is white in colour.

Resin: This is the most used filling since they allow recovering the original appearance of the tooth, and also its color. The materials that are used today are composite. These composites are also used in making tooth defects like size, gap etc.. and also discoloration.

Even though the filling has its own duration, it highly depends on the habit of the patient. It is important to undergo annual check-ups so that the dentist can examine each of your fillings.

Prosthodontics – Dentures

First, your mouth will be examined to determine which prosthesis will be the most suitable or if there are any alternative that would be better for you. If you are deciding on a denture, then fillings, extractions and cleanings may be necessary . It is important to have your mouth in perfect condition before performing the procedure.

However, it is usually  like this:

1. First, the condition of your mouth will be evaluated and then plan the treatment to be continued.
2. The technician will create your dentures according to molds of your mouth provided by the dentist.
3. Once it is done, it will be tested to see if they fit your oral structure. The final denture is made in the laboratory once both parties agree on the final trial denture. This agreement will occur once you are satisfied with the fit and appearance of your mouth.
4. Final adjustments may be necessary, but usually at least four to five visits to the dentist are required to obtain the final denture.
5. Once the denture is obtained, it is ready to fix. If you feel any discomfort, go to your dentist, he will make the necessary adjustments so that you feel that your teeth adapt perfectly to you.

Oral Surgery

The most common procedure is the extraction of wisdom teeth. In most cases, local anesthesia is used and in more complicated cases  like fractures , Cyst removal, general anesthesia is used and the procedure done in the hospital set up.

What care should a patient have after oral surgery?

The fundamental thing is to take the medication properly and follow the eating habits that the clinic indicates after the intervention.

It is very important to comply exactly with the indications two hours after oral surgery: Like keeping the cotton bitten in the extracted site and avoid taking  hot and having cold foods for a day .

Orthodontics – Braces

Orthodontic specialists who mainly focus on aligning teeth, positioning jaws, improvement in chewing, and also improving facial aesthetics.

Braces are devices that are used in orthodontics to help correct your teeth and have a more beautiful and aesthetic smile. It is also called dental braces which is made up of Ceramic or Metal.

What are the types of dental appliances?

Practically braces for teeth can be of two types:

Fixed dental appliances. They are the best as they are attached to the tooth. You have to do maintenance and take special care so that no bracket breaks. The breakage of a dental bracket delays the process, the normal duration of the treatment is 2 years.

Removable dental appliances. They are devices that are excellently used to correct some small dental malpositions. It can also be used with thumb sucking children.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a dental aesthetic treatment aimed at eliminating stains or coloration that may appear on the teeth. Its main aim is to achieve a clearer and brighter tone.

Over time, the teeth may acquire a different color or  stains due to different causes:

• Inadequate hygiene
• Consumption of wine, coffee, tea or tobacco.
• Diseases that damage the enamel
• Due to some medications

Teeth Cleaning

It is the best way to prevent tooth and gum infections and requires periodic scaling with ultrasound. Dental cleaning is a term that should encompass much more than its name suggests. It is not only about removing more or less unsightly stains, but rather it fulfills a preventive function of periodontal disease in adults.

When doing oral prophylaxis, the first thing to do is to remove the plaque and tartar that is surrounding the necks of the teeth, and especially the one that is inserted under the gum, since this is the one that really initiates and perpetuates the disease periodontal.

The removal of this tartar is normally done with ultrasound specially designed for it. Then a jet of water is passed under pressure mixed with a special bicarbonate whose function is to eliminate especially tobacco, tea stains, etc. The latter can also be done with special brushes connected to the hand-pieces.

Hygiene Benefits:

• Helps to prevent cavities
• Prevents tooth loss
• Prevents the development of infections and bad breath

It is recommended to perform dental cleaning every 6 month at least for good dental health.

Implants and Crowns

A dental implant is a screw that replaces the root of a tooth when it fails. Like the roots of teeth, dental implants are located in the jaw and are not visible once surgically placed. They are used to support crowns, bridges or dentures and therefore rehabilitate the absence of one or more teeth.

A Crown and Bridges are a fixed solution to missing or damaged teeth. This restorative procedure uses prosthetic devices to return your smile to its natural state.

A Crown is used when the tooth structure is damaged or fractured and after the Root canal treatment.

A bridge is used when one or more teeth are missing.

Who can get implants?

Generally, if you have lost teeth, then you are the one who need dental implants. Implants require maintenance and it’s important to maintain good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing to control plaque around the Implant.

It is also important to visit the dentist regularly, who will monitor the condition of the implants to ensure that the crowns, bridges or dentures on the implants are working properly.

Lasers and Gum Surgery

Laser gum surgery is a new technique that has totally transformed gum disease and oral care treatments.

Gum disease is the number one disease that causes tooth loss. In addition to causing unpleasant and uncomfortable side effects such as bad breath and dry mouth, studies have shown that this disease is linked to heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure, and respiratory infections.

Usually traditional gum surgery is painful and also a lengthy procedure that cause much discomfort. However now with the laser therapy treatment, the  procedure is pain less, that does not require any sutures or staples. This laser surgery treats Gum diseases.

How do I find out whether I have gum disease or not?

• Bleeding gums during brushing
• Pain while chewing
• Red and swollen gums
• Shaking teeth
• Appearing gaps between teeth
• Bad breath (Halitosis)