Kitty Gupta

1- Check-ups Prevention is better than cure and dental checkups are a way to prevent minor problems become gruesome. Check-ups can be explained as a process of examination of mouth, teeth and gums by an expert. Our professionals offer expert checkups and consultation on your oral health, which includes an amalgam of clinical treatments and positive home-based dental health routine. What happens during a dental checkup? Usually, expert dentists suggest 6 dental checkups in a year or more depending upon your oral health. Usually, the process has two phases- check-up and Scale & Polish. Check-up: Check-up is a process where the Queensgate expert dentist will look into every nook and corner of your mouth to find out traces of cavities, infection, harmful bacteria or any other dental problem. The dentist will check your teeth for the presence of plaque, gums and in between the teeth for any cavities and then tongue, throat, neck and face to find any unusual growth of tissues. Scale & Polish: When you have plaque, your teeth need a little scaling and polishing. We have modern equipment to scale your teeth and take out any stubborn or large plague deposits. Once the plaque or tartar build-up is removed, we then polish your teeth to a perfect white. What should you tell the dentist? When you visit the Queensgate Dental Expert the first time, tell them about your oral health history, your phobias about dental health or any other important thing about oral health and hygiene. Are dental check-ups painful? We use specialized methods and skills to remove all the plaque and tartar buildup. Technologies like ultrasonic scaler allow us to remove the impurities from your teeth smoothly and painlessly. Besides being very effective, it is also a gentle method of cleaning teeth and gums. When should I come for the next check-up? Once your first visit with the Queensgate dental expert is over, you will be confirmed about the next visit. The duration of the next visit depends upon your oral health condition and differ from one individual to another. 2- Children's Dentistry It is important to take your child for dental health assessment as soon as he/she turns two. As it is the kid’s first time in the clinic, nervousness and fear are common. We, at Queensgate, make sure that the children get a comfortable and soothing start to their oral health journey. What happens during the first dental visit? In the first dental visit, we target to make your child comfortable with the dental chair. A dental expert will check your kid’s teeth and gums to look for any abnormalities. We also count the child’s teeth using a dental mirror. Once checked, we happily answer any queries and doubts that you have about your child’s health. We offer you an account of the complete assessment of the child’s oral health according to age and development and advice for any prevention in future. What is the next step in child dentistry? As the child reaches the age of 4-6 years, we recommend performing a dental radiograph (X-ray). It is a modern technique that uses gentle radiations to assess the internal dental condition of the child. Because it is mild, it does not have any side-effects on the child. A dental radiograph allows the dentist assess the size, shape, position of teeth along with traces of any tooth decay, cavities or other problems. How can I prepare my child for the first dental visit? First of all, do not be nervous. Kids can easily pick anxiety trails from you and then they become impossible to handle. Explain to your child that it is just a regular checkup and there will be no procedure done. Do not mention any frightening words to them including decay, needle, toothache, drilling or more. How can I help my children keep their teeth healthy? We always recommend maintaining a healthy dental routine for your kids. As soon as you child grow teeth more than 3 in numbers, you must start brushing their teeth. Once there are self-sufficient, make them brush twice a day and also use floss for better cleaning. Educate them about oral health & hygiene so that they can raise an alarm in case they are facing any problem. 3- Emergency Dental Care An aching tooth or an accidental knockout are uninvited emergencies that can cause you some real trouble. They can come anytime- day or night – and leave you with a major tooth loss and other prospective problems. A complete emergency dental care program can help you from facing any untimely dental problem. When should I see a dentist? Dental injuries can be disastrous if not dealt with skills at the right time. It is recommended that you reach the dentist within 30 minutes to prevent any tooth decay from falling. At Queensgate, we have a full-fledged emergency department to deal with all types of dental emergency cases. We request you to explain your condition thoroughly so that our experts can help you with the best solution. Some emergency dental conditions you should know about: Knocked out tooth: In case of a knocked out tooth, you need to find the tooth first. It is important that you hold it by the crown and not the root. Also, make sure no tissues or fragments are lost while handling. You must rush to the dentist, however, the severity of the condition must be assessed by the expert only. Tooth decay (chipping, crack or fracture): Wash the area with lukewarm water, then apply ice to the area to prevent inflammation or swelling. You need to reach the dentist so that the further process can be assessed ASAP. Toothache: Clean the area with lukewarm water, remove any sort of impurities between the teeth. Put a cold compress on the swelled up area. Never put aspirin directly on the gum or tooth or it can affect the tooth tissues. Take any pain relief table on the advice of dentist or pharmacist. Abscess: An abscess is a common local infection that affects the root of the tooth or any space between teeth or gums. It not treated in time, it can affect the tooth permanently and also damage the tissue on the gum. Lost filling or crown: You can lose a filing or crown from a cavity that develops underneath. The cavity loosens the crown or filling and it eventually falls out. The teeth will be exposed to hot and cold temperature and must be treated on a timely basis. How to prevent a dental emergency? You can prevent any dental injury by being a little preventive. Ensure you wear a mouth guard while playing any sport. The mouth guard must be made to fit your specific denture measurement. 4- Gum disease and recession Maintaining oral health is important and gum disease and prevention is an important part of it. Brushing your teeth regularly and then flossing them is advised by doctors for a happy smile. While most of understand this, there are people who still consider flossing as a non-core oral hygiene activity. Common reasons For Gum diseases: The most common reason of gum diseases is a plaque. It usually grows on the teeth and beneath the gums. Plaque is a combination of remaining food particles and saliva that combines together to make a slimy residue which sticks to the teeth. When accumulated in huge quantities, it causes tooth decay, gum inflammation, swelling and more. Different stages of Gum disease: There are a number of problems that have roots in Gum diseases. This includes bad breath, severe toothaches, shabby teeth, and in severe cases heart disease, and respiratory infections. The common stages of Gum diseases include: 1- Gingivitis: The primary stage of gum disease is Gingivitis. Redness, swelling of gums and inflammation are the common symptoms of this stage. If you have bleeding from gums after you brush, you might have Gingivitis. In the later stage of this problem, the teeth may recede out of the gum and the open cavity is exposed to the risk of plaque deposits. The common side-effects of this condition are bad breath and other complications. 2- Periodontitis: When gingivitis is not attended on time, it can lead to Periodontitis. In this stage, the infection affects the bone and tissues supporting the tooth. The condition starts when tooth recedes from its position and cavities are open for plaque deposit. This allows bacteria to breed and as a result, the teeth get affected. Treatment of Gum Diseases at Queensgate: Once you have the right dental care professional to look up to your problem, the treatment of gum diseases is easy. A thorough clean up can prevent and treat Gingivitis while Periodontitis needs deep scaling and root planning. Preventing gum diseases is very important, once you are done with the treatment, you should follow a healthy and strict dental care and hygiene regime. 5- Root Canal Treatment Root Canal Treatments are known as Endodontics in clinical science. It is a science that studies the issues and developments related to the pulp inside the tooth. Usually, it is referred as a procedure where the soft tissues at the core of the tooth are treated. What is root canal treatments? Human teeth have a pulp buildup at the core of the teeth. This pulp comprises of blood vessels, nerves and various other tissues. The amount of this pulp is higher when we are young and as we age, it becomes over and insignificant after a certain age. Why may I need a root canal treatment? A severe toothache is the first and most prominent sign of root canal problem. Due to the pain, the gum around the teeth gets swelled up and the tooth becomes highly sensitive to cold and hot beverages. You can also witness a cavity or discoloration of the tooth as a sign of potential pulp damage. Deal with the signs on high-priority: As soon as you notice any of the abovementioned signs, you must come to visit us at Queensland. Although the pain in such cases is severe, it might also go away when the pulp is dead. The drying of pulp means there is no live cell to send signals to the brain. However, this does not mean that the bacteria can’t cause you more damage. What is the general procedure of Root Canal Treatments? Root canal treatment is an intricate procedure wherein the experts take out the infected pulp and also any part of the tooth that has been infected. Once removed, a fine filing tool is used to clean the area and put the tooth in shape from within. To ensure no bacteria is live, a disinfectant is used. The final step includes filling gutta-percha in the cavity and sealing the tooth. Is Root Canal Treatment painful? Yes, it was painful but not anymore. Today, advanced techniques and anesthesia are used to make the area numb, eliminating most of the pain from the procedure. What is the aftercare measures of Root Canal? You may experience a little pain after the treatment is done but it fades away with time. You just need to maintain a brushing and flossing routine to prevent any further complications. 6- Wisdom Teeth Removal Individuals develop the wisdom tooth between the ages of 17-25 or maybe late in some individuals. These teeth are also known as ‘third molars’ and are the last to erupt in the teeth line. The ‘wisdom teeth’ term comes from the 17th century, wherein it was believed that the child attains maturity. Wisdom teeth extraction: A typical human jaw has space to accommodate 32 teeth in a row. However, at times people have lesser space to accommodate more than 28 teeth. In such a condition, the molar usually comes out in an awkward direction. It can cause a variety of problems including pain in adjacent teeth and gums, poking against teeth and infection or irritation in the cheeks and gums. In severe conditions, this can lead to jaw cyst as well. There can be swelling too that can cause further irritation. Extraction is the best treatment to prevent such problems. The problem can occur in both upper and lower wisdom teeth. However, upper wisdom teeth extractions are less complex than the lower ones. How will the dentist identify the need for extraction? This is where regular dental checkups play a vital role. The dentist keeps a keen eye on your dental growth. Most of the times, the wisdom tooth comes out and settles very easily. However, if there might be a problem, the dentist can assess it well before in time. If you feel a toothache or inflammation, you must contact experts at Queensgate, we will perform an x-ray to find out the exact cause and accordingly advise a solution. The procedure of wisdom tooth extraction: The procedure usually involves the use of local anesthesia before extraction. As soon as the area is numb, the extraction is performed. It is a pain-free procedure and can be done within a few minutes. In most of the cases, the procedure can be performed on a dental chair, however, if the conditions are severe, you will have to visit an oral surgeon for the further consultation. Other related problems with Wisdom tooth: Pericoronitis is a common problem associated with a wisdom tooth. In this condition, the tooth grows with the gum tissues covering it throughout. It is a painful condition wherein the gum is swelled and has inflammation. Recovery after Wisdom tooth extraction: As they are the third molars, they are bigger than most of the teeth. After extraction, the dentist might close up the cavity by stitching. The stitches take some time to heal, a few days after removal might be painful and there can be some bleeding too.