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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Dr. Sachdevas Dental Aesthetic And Implant Centre
I 101, Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Delhi- 110052

Q.1 Why should one see the dentist regularly?

Many people do not see their dentist regularly
unless they have any dental problem. Dental
visits are important to keep your teeth & gums
healthy in order to prevent dental problems in
future. People have misconception of wasting
money over a regular dental check up but they
are not actually aware that they are preventing
dental problem before they reach advanced
stages. Usually most of the dental conditions do
not show any symptoms unless they attain the
advanced stages of the disease.

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Q.2 Is flossing teeth mandatory even if I follow

brushing regularly?
Yes flossing is as important as brushing teeth.
Brushing helps in cleaning & removing the
plaque & debris present at the surface of teeth,
whereas flossing helps to remove the film of
bacteria & food from between the spaces of your
teeth. Flossing helps you to preserve & keep your
gums healthy by cleaning them regularly. One
should floss once a day in order to get rid of
plaque present between the two surfaces of
teeth.

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Q.3 How can I convince my kids to brush their teeth

regularly?
Kids follow what they usually see, try
brushing your teeth in front of them so that
they become keen to follow the same
activity. Once they see you following the
good dental habits, ultimately they will try
to implement the same into their regular
activities. Besides all this you can show
them videos of kids brushing their teeth,
also consult your dentist as soon as childs
first tooth erupts into the oral cavity.

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Q.4 How can I prevent cavities?

Certainly cavities can be minimized by regular brushing & flossing your teeth. Be
certain that you brush or rinse your mouth after every meal. Try to minimize the
amount of sugar along with your meal. Even if you are sweet aholic just make sure
you rinse your mouth & do not forget to visit your dentist.

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Q.5 How x-rays are helpful?

X-rays helps your dentist to visualize the bone along with the
teeth.
An x-ray examination reveals:

Location & extent of cavities

Presence of abscesses or cysts
Periodontal i.e. gums problem
Bone infections
Presence of tumours

Dental radiographs are helpful in detecting the conditions

which remain unseen during clinical examination. Early
detection of any condition ceases the progression towards
advanced stages. Your dentist gets to evaluate your
complication accurately through the dental radiographs.

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Q.6 What is fluoride & why it is important to dental

health?
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral available in
water & various foods, helps to prevent caries in children
& adult. When the outer surface of teeth is treated with
fluoride it makes the tooth resistant to acid attacks from
bacteria that leads to decay.
Fluoride is
available in many forms beside foods such as fluoridated
toothpastes, mouth rinses, supplements are also
available. In the dental clinic fluoride is also available in
the form of gels, foams & varnish.

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Q.7 What are cavity fighting sealants?

A dental sealant is a thin coating that is either white or clear applied to premolars &
molars over the deep grooves in the chewing surface of the teeth. Generally
sealants are recommended to be applied from ages 4-13 yrs. Sealants are
recommended to a tooths surface as soon as it comes in & since the kids brushing
skills are not as strong as adults.

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Q.8 I knocked out a tooth, can it be saved?

When a tooth is dislodged patient should contact the dentist within 30
minutes of accident for successful re-implantation & the tooth must be
preserved in milk & should not be cleaned or brushed. The dentist examines
the gums & emergent tooth & then plan accordingly. If the conditions are
normal the tooth is placed back into the socket & splinted.

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Q.9 What causes morning breath?

Saliva protects us from bad breath via high concentrations of oxygen, which kills
anaerobic, bad breath bacteria. When the person is awake saliva flushes out the
bad breath causing bacteria. During sleep there is reduction in the flow of saliva
which causes dryness of tongue, palate, & taste buds this causes bacteria to
breakdown food particles & leads to increase in sulphur producing bacteria &
causes bad breath.

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Q.10 What can I do about sensitive teeth?

Sensitivity of teeth is due to exposure of dentinal surface. On consuming
something acidic or sweet, sensitivity aggravates. To get the appropriate
treatment for sensitivity let your dentist examines you & find out the main
cause behind it, whether it is due to exposed root surfaces, cavity or attrition.

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Q.11 What is periodontal disease?

Periodontal diseases refer to infections
around the teeth. Bacteria in the dental
plaque lead to periodontal diseases. Early
stages include the infection of gums which
further causes swollen & bleeding gums.
There are possible connections with
periodontal diseases & other medical
conditions like
Atherosclerosis & heart disease,
respiratory disease, premature births,
strokes, diabetes.

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Other signs of periodontal

disease include:

Bad breath
Loose teeth
Exposure of roots by retraction of gum tissue
Pain on biting
Pus around the teeth

Periodontal disease can be prevented by practicing good

oral hygiene & visiting your dentist regularly.

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Q.12 Why should one take antibiotics prior to dental

treatment?
There are certain conditions that require pre-medication
with an antibiotic prior to dental treatment to prevent
adverse affects and infection that can be caused by
bacteria that enter the blood stream during certain
treatment. Your dentist will let you know prior to
treatment whether you must take antibiotics or not.

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Q.13 How does chemotherapy and/or radiation for

cancer treatment affects mouth?
Chemotherapy & radiation can lead to dry mouth, sores, infections, bleeding gums &
pain. The immune system is generally compromised in cancer patients so its quite
impossible to control these conditions. Before the treatment begins it is very
important to get recommendations by your dentist regarding to avoid discomfort &
follow-up care.

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Q.14 I have dentures. How often should I see my

dentist?
People with dentures have no chances of dental decay. People with dentures
might have concern with ill fitting dentures, irritation due to dentures etc.
Patient with these problems must visit the dentist unless his problem is
solved. During the patients visit the dentist will conduct an oral cancer
screening to see the need for replacement of existing dentures.

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Q.15 How is diabetes concerned with my dental

health?
Increased blood glucose levels can put your oral health at risk. Research shows
that there are increased chances of gum disease among those with diabetes
such as gingivitis & Periodontitis. Patients with poorly controlled blood glucose
level are more likely to develop serious gum disease & further may lead to loss
of teeth.

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Q.16 How long will the results of teeth whitening

last?
The effects of whitening are thought to last up to a few years. However, this varies
from person to person. The effect is less likely to last as long if you smoke, consume
products that can lead to staining of your teeth. So for the results to end a bit
longer you are recommended to avoid smoke, red wine, coffee, tea & acid
containing foods.

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Q.17 Do whitening toothpastes work?

The ability of commercial whitening toothpastes vary in their ability to whiten
teeth. They are used along with mild abrasives to remove stains over external
surface. Internal stains cannot be removed that easily with whitening
toothpastes. Toothpastes comprises of hard abrasives which can damage the
outer surface i.e.

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Q.18 What are factors behind stained teeth?

There are many factors which causes staining of your

white teeth. People who smoke, drink red wine, coffee
& consume acidic foods are more vulnerable to
stained teeth. Some people may have staining under
the surface, which can be caused by certain
antibiotics or by tiny cracks in the teeth which take
up stains.

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Q.19 What should one do about bleeding gums?

Bleeding gums are due to deposits of plaque below the
gums. The plaque beneath the gums leads to swollen
gums & ultimately causes bleeding of gums. This occurs
due to improper oral hygiene maintenance & certain
medications. Early stage of disease responds well to
good brushing & flossing habits & regular dental checkup's.

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Q.20 What causes canker sores?

Cancer sores are small, shallow ulcers in the mouth that
often leads to discomfort while eating & talking. The
exact etiology of canker sores is unknown. Sometimes
stress or tissue injury is thought to be the cause.
Sometimes a sharp tooth surface or dental appliances
like braces or ill-fitting dentures might also trigger canker
sores. Also impaired immune system, nutritional
problems such as- B12, zinc, folic acid or iron deficiency
can lead to canker sores.

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Q.21 Is smokeless tobacco harmful?

Certainly smokeless tobacco is harmful. It affects oral cavity in
an abominable way by causing teeth decay in exposed roots. All
types of smokeless tobacco contain nicotine & chemicals that
may cause cancer. Additionally, white patches & red sores turn
into cancer.
It also has direct effects on the mouth.

Bad breath
Discoloured teeth
Gums begin to recede & become diseased, leading to lose
teeth.
Cancer of mouth including lip, tongue & cheek.

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