Questions May Arise in Your Mind Prior to Orthodontic Treatment?

Having curiosity is a human tendency when we go through certain kinds of treatment related to our oral health. Especially the kind of treatment which lasts longer and need to consult with doctor on regular interval of time.

Orthodontics is such kind of treatment for which time of the treatment may vary from one patient to another based on the condition of their teeth. The orthodontic specialists from Monash Dental Group reveals answers to some common questions raised by their patients, appeared for orthodontic treatment.

How long you need to wear dental braces ?

It is obvious that no one likes to wear ugly looking braces on their teeth for a long period of time and it is also one of reasons for avoiding treatment by many. Actually, the time depends on the criticality of your teeth alignment. it may take time between two months to six months for getting a beautiful smile through perfect placement of the teeth. So, don’t just assume that if someone needs to wear braces for a longer time than you need to wear as well.

With the new modern kind of Advance braces like ceramic , invisalign and lingual, it became possible to hide your braces till the completion of treatment.

What is the suitable age for treatment?

Ideally, orthodontic treatment should be carried out during the childhood, after getting permanent teeth. But, it’s never too late; one can go for treatment at any age until you get any teeth damage issue.

In certain cases, braces are not enough for proper teeth and you may need to go through corrective jaw surgery. So, if your kids have improper teeth, you must consult with orthodontist once and take advice on right time and procedure for the treatment.

How to clean teeth with braces?

If you require wearing permanent braces on your teeth, cleaning of teeth takes a little extra time than usual. Due to brackets and wire holes, there is a possibility that your chewed food remained at connection center of the wire which further cause tooth decay or other problems.

Give extra attention while brushing and rinsing your mouth. Also ask your dentist to recommend an appropriate mouth washer for rinsing.

What kind of Food should be avoided?

Avoid eating Hard, sticky, sugary and acidic food. Such kind of food produces acid with help of bacteria which further cause issues like dental plaque and gingivitis. Also ask your dentist on a specific list of food you should include in your daily diet during the treatment.

What is the cost of treatment?

Ceramic, metal, invisible, lingual are the different types of braces and cost of Dental braces is depend upon choice and the need of the braces.

Dental Plaque 101: Possible Causes And Tips For Controlling

Everyone knows that brushing and flossing helps maintaining oral hygiene of your mouth but have you wondered if you stop doing it, what consequences you may face and possible reasons that cause issues regarding your dental health?

As we consume food, various supplies of bacteria also get added as an ingredient to these foods which may cause harm to your teeth’s health.

Dental plaque is such kind of situation that caused by bacteria and developed naturally on your teeth. Regular brushing can prevent dental plaque hence, if it gets spread widely, appropriate treatment should be adopted on time as recommended by your family dentist.

Yellowish layer built on the surface of your teeth is the basic symptoms of dental plaque. Whenever you rub your tongue on gums or teeth, you feel sticky instead smooth which is also an indication of initiation of plaque which can be removed easily at home with certain toothpaste and medicines.

How dental Plaque Forms?

As I mentioned, dental plaque caused by bacteria remained in your mouth. When you eat the kind of food which contains higher levels of sugar, bacteria convert this sugar into acid that kills your tooth enamel and causes tooth decay. It can be built on the root of the tooth as well along with your tooth's surface. Milk, cake, candy or any kind of sweet cold drinks with high level of sugar should be avoided at any cost if you have been going through any kind of dental treatment. If it gets developed on the gum line, it gives birth to gingivitis and bad breath and consultant from expert Periodontist is recommended to avoid any damage to your teeth.

Basic Symptoms of Dental Plaque:

• yellowish teeth due to tartar build up
• Extreme pain in teeth while taking cold drinks or chewing something
• Passing pus from the place where teeth and gums are meet
• Gums become red and swelling
• Bad taste and bad breath
• Rotting teeth

How to control Dental Plaque?

• Use fluoride based toothpaste
• Brush and floss your teeth at least twice in a day.
• Have a Regular Dental Check up
• Eat such type of food which gives you vitamins and minerals
• Clean tongue properly
• Avoid food with extreme sugar
• Make a habit of rinsing mouth every time you eat.
• Cover your teeth by Dental Sealants which protect from cavities and decay

Possible Causes Of Bleeding Gums

Gums are one of the most sensitive parts of the mouth which gets affected quickly with certain problems in your teeth. Oral health of your teeth depends on healthy and disease free gums. Bleeding from the gums is a very common symptom in various diseases associated with your teeth or gums. Below is the quick explanation of all possible reasons for the same.

Brushing and Flossing: 

 

Brushing your teeth inappropriate manner with a hard bristled brush or flossing your teeth with a string which isn’t suitable for flossing can damage the sensitive issues of the gums, which subsequently result in bleeding. Ideally, you should be careful doing brush or flossing and should know the proper way to do so.

Gum Diseases:

There are several parameters which cause gum diseases and appropriate treatment on right time is must to avoid serious damage. Bacteria caused by junk remained between teeth or not cleaning the teeth properly cause dental plaque on teeth. Swollen and redness in the gums are the initial symptoms of it, also known as “Gingivitis”. So, whenever something gets in contact with the gums, in this condition, bleeding from gums initiated. It is also known as periodontal disease.

Smoking and Tobacco Chewing:

Chewing tobacco, keeping it underneath the lips or smoking it through cigarettes also cause gum diseases on long term. Tar present in cigarettes damage gum tissues and may result in bleeding.

Hormones:

Higher circulation of blood toward gums can cause bleeding. It is one of the most common issues women face during pregnancy when changes in hormones occurs.

Diet:

Avoiding a kind of food which contains vitamins & minerals and fights against the bacteria which spread the plague or eating a food which contains higher levels of sugar are also potential reasons for bleeding gums.

Diabetes:

Higher sugar level is present in the blood of a person having diabetes. Having issues in gums and teeth is common for a person having diabetes. If proper medicines are not taken on time, it can cause the lost of the tooth as well.

Medicines and drugs:

Taking such types of medicines which make blood thinner and make Oral tissue weak which cause for the gum bleeding. Always consult with your Doctor before taking any type of medicines.

So, if you have any of the symptoms explained above, it is necessary to consult for Periodontal disease treatment and take  medicines on time for oral hygiene of your gums.