General Dentistry

TOOTH EXTRACTION

I’ve had my tooth out – What should I do now?

Take it easy for the rest of the day. Take as little exercise as you can, and rest as much as you can. Keep your head up to avoid any bleeding.

Tooth Extraction

Avoid hot food or drinks until the anesthetic wears off. This is important as you cannot feel pain properly and may burn or scald your mouth. Also, be careful not to chew your cheek. This is quite a common problem, which can happen when there is no feeling. If you do rest, try to keep your head higher for the first night using an extra pillow if possible. It is also a good idea to use an old pillowcase, or put a towel on the pillow, in case you bleed a little.

Should I rinse my mouth out?

Do not be tempted to rinse the area for the first 24 hours. It is important to allow the socket to heal, and you must be careful not to damage the blood clot by eating on that side or letting your tongue disturb it. This can allow infection into the socket and affect healing.

Is there anything else I should avoid?

Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours, as this can encourage bleeding and delay healing. Eat and drink lukewarm food as normal but avoid chewing on that area of your mouth.

When should I brush?

It is just as important, if not more so to keep your mouth clean after an extraction. However, you do need to be careful around the extraction site.

What do I do if it bleeds?

The first thing to remember is that there may be some slight bleeding for the first day or so. Many people are concerned about the amount of bleeding. This is due to the fact that a small amount of blood is mixed with a larger amount of saliva, which makes things look more dramatic than they are. If you do notice bleeding, do not rinse out, but apply pressure to the socket. Bite firmly on a folded piece of cotton material such as a handkerchief for at least 15 minutes. Make sure this is placed directly over the extraction site and that the pad is replaced if necessary. If the bleeding has not stopped after an hour or two, contact your dentist.

FILLINGS

‘Painless Dentistry Is our Forte’

There are a few materials that can be used to fill your teeth in case of decay or tooth breakage. These include but are not limited to composite resin, silver amalgam, and glass ionomer cement, as well as temporary fillings

ENDODONTICS /ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

What is Endodontics? Also known as Root Canal …… In some special cases, when other procedures cannot be performed, a patient should consider endodontics also commonly known as a root canal. The procedure involves the removal of infected nerve tissues in the root canals which makes the tooth non-vital but still functional. In this case, the infection cannot spread further, and you are still able to use your teeth for eating. The procedure is painless and can require two visits to our clinic.

PERIODONTAL/GUM TREATMENT

(Gum treatment.) Periodontists treat cases ranging from mild gingivitis to more severe periodontitis. Periodontists offer a wide range of treatments, such as scaling and root planing (the cleaning of infected root surfaces), root surface debridement (the removal of damaged tissue), and regenerative procedures (the reversal of lost bone and tissue). When necessary, periodontists can also perform surgical procedures for patients with severe gum disease. Additionally, periodontists are trained in the placement, maintenance and repair of dental implants.

PROSTHETICS

Teeth can be missing because of many reasons, such as due to dental decay, destruction of connective tissue or trauma. Congenitally missing teeth are not very rare, either. Prosthetic dentistry means the replacement of missing teeth, soft tissues or all teeth through a variety of artificial methods. Prosthetic dentistry also comprises the replacement of damaged teeth with crowns, i.e. replacing the visible part of the tooth.

SURGICAL PROCEDURE

Dental surgery is also carried out when placing implants, taking biopsies of or from tumors, or in gum treatment, amidst other forms.