Showing posts with label dental check ups. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dental check ups. Show all posts

Friday, 5 June 2015

7 Reasons: Why You Should Not Ignore Missing Teeth

There are many reasons why people lose more than one tooth, such as illness, an accident or simply inheriting poor teeth. Each tooth plays a critical role in your oral health & this can have a serious impact on your quality of life. 

Unfortunately in India not many people realize it until they are in their 40's.


Below are the 7 problems that can result when a missing tooth is ignored.


1.You can’t chew well which can lead to digestive difficulty affecting your overall health; also you might have to avoid some of your favorite foods.


2.You can actually start to look old; once you start losing teeth, physical changes to the face are a frequent result. 


3.There is loss of self-esteem if the missing tooth’s space is visible when you talk or smile. 


4.The teeth on either side of the missing tooth will tilt & drift into the missing tooth’s space making them prone to decay & gum diseases.


5.Missing tooth changes the alignment causes changes in chewing patterns and resulting in tooth wear


6.During mastication; pressure is applied on jawbones and teeth which stimulate bone growth. A missing tooth causes the jawbone to shrink because the bone is no longer stimulated during chewing. Bone loss can result and cause further tooth and jaw problems.


7.Sometimes missing tooth might leave behind a unhealed wound where food particles might deposited and may resulting in bad breath.



WHAT CAN YOU DO TO FIX A MISSING TOOTH?


You can have a fixed replacement made such as Implant, Bridge (crowns), a combination of Implants & Bridges or a Dental Implant Over-denture


You also have a choice of removable replacement a removable partial denture. Dentures cost less than a fixed replacement. 


Call Arya’s Dental Clinic today to schedule your appointment.  


Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Milk and Dental Cavities

Lots of doting parents walk in everyday to our practice wanting the best for the apple of their eye. And why not? With the trend towards smaller families - every child becomes just so much more precious ( not that - those with big families don't consider their children precious - but I am sure you get my drift).

 Just today a young mother walked in with her 3 year old complaining that his upper front teeth were turning black and breaking off. She wanted to know what it was and why? The answer was obvious - multiple cavities and spreading rapidly. A little digging - and the culprit was caught out.


Surprise Surprise - A milk bottle at night.




Wondering how ??

Its simple.
The child was sent to bed with a milk bottle.
He drank the milk and fell asleep with the bottle in his mouth.
The result - multiple cavities.... Simply a case of the wrong thing at the wrong time.

The distressed mother couldn't believe that the cause was something so seemingly innocent such as a bottle of milk....

Its easy to prevent such cavities in your child.
Just follow the points below:


No Food Pacifiers 

Ensure that your child doesn't fall asleep eating or drinking anything....
and I mean anything. 
Not milk. Not biscuits. Not anything.


Start Early

Make it compulsory to brush before sleeping.
If he/she is too small to do it himself/herself - do it for them


Regular Dental Check Ups

Cavities can be detected early and sealed before they progress 
The early - the better
In fact there are ways to prevent them too
Ask your dentist today



Set your child up for a life of dental health.

Detect. Prevent. Correct. Early.