What is dentistry?
Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral treatment, is a part of treatment that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and medication of diseases, sicknesses, and health of the oral cavity, commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial (jaw and facial) area.
When I need a Dentist?
When, if you have a pain in your teeth, or want to check up your teeth you need a dentist to visit. A visit to the dentist doesn’t have to be something to bad. Dentists and hygienists want to help, and they’ll usually try to make your office visit as easy as possible.
How can I find the Right Dentist?
Picking a dentist who cares with you and your family is important, and you may wish to view several dentists before making your final decision. During your first visit, you should be able to determine whether the dentist is right for you. During your appointment, consider the following:
Is the appointment plan convenient?
Is the office easy to get to and close by?
Does the office seem to be clean and tidy?
Was your healing and dental history recorded and placed in a permanent file?
Does the dentist explain procedures for good oral health?
Is data about the cost presented to you before treatment is scheduled?
How frequently should I see the dentist?
As Experts, We Should see the dentist for a routine checkup at least once every six months. Patients who are at a greater risk for oral cancer or gum disease may be required to see the dentist more than just twice a year. Your doctor will help determine how often you should visit the dentist for regular checkups.
What is a dentist?
A dentist, also known as a dental specialist, is a doctor who practices in dentistry, the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of conditions and diseases of the oral decay. The dentist’s supporting team aids in providing oral health services.
Why is visiting the dentist so important?
Attending the dentist frequently will not only assist maintain your teeth and mouth healthy but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. Dental care is important because of it:
Serves to stop tooth decay
It protects against periodontal (gum) disease, which can lead to tooth and bone loss.
Gives you a more beautiful smile and develops your self-confidence
and many more.
At which age, my kid should see the dentist?
As some Research, recommends that children first see a dentist as early as 1 year of age and no later than 18 months of age. During this time, your child’s baby teeth will be coming in and your dentist can examine the health of your child’s first few teeth. After the first visit, be sure to schedule regular checkups every six months.
Why does the dentist take X-rays?
Common conditions of the teeth and around tissues cannot be detected when the dentist examines the mouth. An X-ray examination may reveal:
Small areas of decay between the teeth or below existing restorations
Infections in the bone
Periodontal (gum) disease
Abscesses or cysts
Developmental abnormalities
Some types of tumors
What is Dental Filling?
A dental filling is healing used to repair minor to moderate tooth damage. We may support a filling if your tooth has been damaged by tooth decay, or if your tooth hurts from minor fracturing or chipping. The dental filling is used to repair the tooth to its primary structure and use and to return your smile to good health. There are two main types of dental fillings available: amalgam fillings and composite fillings.
What is the Process of Filling?
The process of putting a filling needs just one comfortable visit to our office. Our dentist will first remove the decayed and infected portion of your tooth, and then clean the tooth to eliminate all traces of decay. We then fill the tooth with the filling material and shape it to match your tooth shape. Finally, the filling is hardened for a lasting restoration.
What are the Materials used in Filling?
White fillings are formed from a high-strength composite pitch that can be quickly color-matched to your original tooth making it nearly transparent to you and anyone else. Unlike silver and gold fillings, composite tooth-colored fillings really bond to the tooth which means they support the neighboring tooth structure, which serves to prevent damage and protect the tooth from extreme temperature variations. You are much less likely to have a composite filling fall out which is a common issue with metal fillings.
Do you provide old filling replaced with a new one?
Baroda Dental at Vadodara, India practices in excellent cosmetic dentistry. Metal fillings are usually thought of as a frighten especially with the front teeth that are visible to everyone when you smile. We are able to replace these old metal fillings and replace them with today’s white fillings which are nearly equal in color to the teeth that they are in.
Who is the Candidate for Filling?
All most everyone is a candidate to have metal fillings replaced with natural-looking white fillings. Request an appointment online or call our office directly at +91 90818 55855 / +91 0265 2353500 to discuss replacing your old metal fillings with white ones.
Does Dental Filling Hurt?
Dental fillings stay almost pain-free. Before the treatment, the dentist will brush a numbing gel onto the gums surrounding the affected tooth. The dentist will then use a dental handpiece or laser to start removing the broken or decayed part of the tooth. There is now a broad open space in the tooth that the dentist will clean with an acid gel to remove any remaining trash or bacteria. The method of actually removing the decayed part of the tooth is completely painless, as is the process of injecting the filling.
Further, some patients may experience sensitivity in the affected tooth for up to a week following the procedure, especially while eating and drinking, as the tooth gets used to the filling. This is completely normal and is not a cause for alarm
Benefits of White Fillings
Of course, the main advantage of a white filling is that no one can tell you that you have filled. Your filling will appear no different from your natural tooth. White fillings are also ideal for smaller cavities and will help to strengthen the remaining part of your tooth.
How long it will take at Clinic
The whole procedure takes a few minutes. The filling is a quick and relatively simple procedure, it doesn’t take much longer to complete. A typical filling procedure only takes 20 to 30 min. If you have some cavities that need to be filled, your dentist may treat them over many visits.