Solution to common Dental Problems

  શું માવા / ગુટખા ખાવાથી તમારું મોઢું ઓછું ખુલે છે ? જો તમને સોપારી , માવો , ગુટખા ખાવાની ટેવ છે અને મોઢું ઓછું ખુલે છે તો તમને ઓરલ સબમ્યૂકસ ફાઇબ્રોસિસ હોવાની શક્યતા છે . આ બીમારીના લક્ષણો નીચે જણાવ્યા પ્રમાણે હોઈ શકે .   Ø   તીખું અથવા ગરમ ખાવાથી મોઢામાં બળતરા થવા . Ø   મોઢું ઓછું ખુલવું . Ø   મોઢાની અંદરની ચામડીનું સફેદ પડવું . Ø   મોઢામાં વારે ઘડીએ ચાંદા પડવા . Ø   જીભ બહાર કાઢવામાં તકલીફ પડવી . Ø   ગાલ બેસી જવા .   જો તમને ઉપર જણાવેલ કોઈ પણ લક્ષણ હોય તો તમારે તમારા મોઢાના ચાંદાના નિષણાત ડેન્ટિસ્ટની મુલાકાત લેવી જોઈએ કારણકે આ તકલીફ આગળ જતા કેન્સરમાં પરીવર્તિત થઇ શકે છે . આ બીમારીની સારવાર ઉપલબ્ધ છે . Ø   આ બીમારીના ઉપચાર માટે સૌ પહેલા સોપારી , માવા , ગુટખાની આદતને સંપૂર્ણપણે છોડી દેવું . Ø   આ રોગના નિદાન માટે તમારા ડેન્ટિસ્ટને મળવું અને દવા લેવી . Ø   તમારા રોગના સ્ટેજ પ્રમાણે ઈન્જેકશન લેવ...

  Many times a tooth needs to be removed if it is completely decayed, loose or not in a condition to be saved. Proper care is needed after tooth removal so that the extraction site heals fast and properly and to avoid complications. Here are some most important tips which should be followed to avoid complications and promote healing. Ø        After extraction, a cotton ball / gauge piece is kept over the extraction site. It should be kept there for 45 minutes to one hour with moderate pressure with the opposing teeth. This step helps to stop the bleeding and stabilize the blood clot. Dispose the cotton / gauge properly and do not check the extraction site. Ø   Do not spit when the cotton / gauge is in your mouth and also after removing it. Spitting will displace the clot and may produce bleeding. Also, do not gargle. If bleeding starts again because of spitting or gargling, repeat the above step. Ø   Do not touch with finger or tongue at the ex...

Tooth decay is one of the most common dental problem which affects people of all age groups including small children, adults and older people. This decay is similar to termites affecting the wooden furniture where initially nothing happens but as time goes by, the entire wood is destroyed. Let us see various types of tooth decay with symptoms, methods of prevention and treatment at various stages of tooth decay. The very initial stage of tooth decay is white opaque areas over the enamel of teeth which generally go unnoticed but can be identified by your dentist. Gradually, the white area turns into brown to black areas as seen in the figures below. Gradually, cavities are formed and now patients complain food lodgment in their teeth. Some patients may have sensitivity to cold water at this stage which lasts only for a while.   As the decay progresses further, it involves the second layer called dentine in which it spreads fast as compared to enamel and eventually results in a l...

  Betel nuts and Tobacco are one of the most addictive habits amongst youngsters as well as adults. They are mainly consumed in the form of Mawa, Pan – masala, Gutkha and many more. Initially, this habit gives a kick to brain and increases alertness and cognitive behaviour but in long run, it causes dependency and numerous ill effects on our body. Let us see some of the major ill effects of betel nut and tobacco. ON TEETH Ø   Staining on teeth – Chewing of betel – nut or tobacco causes staining and poor appearance of teeth.                                                                                     Ø   Crack lines on teeth – Teeth get micro cracks easily due to the hardness of betel nuts. Ø   Worn out chewing ...

  Bleeding gums is a sign of poor oral health. Patients usually experience gum bleeding during brushing their teeth, spiting especially during morning, while biting on apple or similar foods and many more. There are many causes of bleeding gums but the most common cause is formation of plaque and tartar on the teeth surfaces near the gum line. These things irritate the gums and cause swelling and redness of the gums which eventually bleed while brushing, spiting and chewing food. Many times the patient feels bad taste as well as bad breath due the presence of blood. Bleeding gums is often the sign of an underlying gum disease like gingivitis, periodontitis (pyorrhea), deficiency of vitamin C, underlying skin disease, underlying blood disease and many more. One home remedy for bleeding gums is using small amount of alum with water to gargle two times a day which provides some relief. Also, patients can apply a small amount of catechu mixed with water over the gums for 2 to 3 t...

  Many of us had suffered from toothache and were advised about root canal treatment from our dentist. Let us understand what root canal treatment is and how it is done? Our teeth have a soft center organ called pulp which is covered by dentine and enamel. Enamel is the hardest organ of human body but the micro – organisms in the decay can dissolve the enamel surface and form cavities. Soon these micro – organisms enter the dentine and pulp. As soon as these micro – organisms enter the pulp, they start irritating the nerves present in the pulp and causes permanent damage to the pulp and the patient suffers from pain. This pain is pulsating or throbbing in nature and it increases on taking cold, hot, sweet or sour food and beverages. Most of the times, the patient is unable to chew food from that side. Sometimes, the pain is so severe that the patient requires a pain killer to stop the pain but this helps only for some time till the effect of pain killer remains. The permane...