Question?
How regularly should I visit my Dentist?

Answer.
A dental check up is mandatory every 6 months. This is because a dentist may be the first to sight

• New Cavities
• Tartar Accumulation
• Gum Problems
• Any other Oral problems in the oral cavity

Question?
How important are baby teeth ?

Answer.
Baby teeth are very important. Most of us tend to ignore the health of baby teeth thinking that they are going fall out but once ignored the baby teeth tend to decay which may cause pain to the child, the child may not eat proper finally effecting the child's health. Also baby teeth act as space maintainers for permanent teeth. Removal of baby teeth may cause closure of spaces for permanent teeth to erupt leading to crowding of the permanent teeth. When front baby teeth are missing the child may develop speech problems, may lack confidence, may develop an altered lip support etc. Thus care for baby teeth is of utmost importance.

Question?
Why does my baby gets diarrhoea during the teething period ?

Answer.
During the teething period the baby is restless and there is an itchy sensation in the mouth. To curb this irritation the baby tends to chew on various objects which may be unclean. In such cases bacteria travel within the baby's body through the oral cavity. This most frequently leads to diarrhoea.

Question.
My tooth has fractured what do I do? My teeth has fallen out by accident / trauma . Can the same tooth be fitted back?

Answer.
Trauma to the tooth may cause the whole tooth to fall out or it may fracture.

• Whole tooth falling out :- This is known as avulsion. An avulsed tooth may be filled back into its original position. Carry the tooth  saliva or milk to your local dentist. Do not rub of the tissue tags attached to the tooth. The dentist fits the same tooth back and holds it in place by wiring or bonding. Once the tooth is firm it is treated with root canalling or cropping.
• Fracture of tooth :- Vertical fracture usually need removal of the tooth. Horizontal fracture may be treated with bonding or root canalling and capping

Question.
Is dental extraction painful?
Is there need of antibiotics before extraction?
What happens if I have diabetes or hypertension and I want to go for removal of teeth?
Can I extract teeth when I have swelling

Answer.
Dental extractions are done usually under local anesthesia. The prick of the needle is the only pain felt which is also mellowed down by using surface anesthesia jelly. Extraction under local anesthesia is not painful. Antibiotic coverage is advised before extractions as it helps control the infection and any swelling that is there will subside. If there is a swelling it is advisable till the swelling subsides. Medical problems like hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes are a contradiction to extraction. Hypertension may lead to bleeding problems.

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