Dental problems: Treatment And Preventive

As Ogden Nash has said
" Some tortures are physical,
Some tortures are mental,
But the one that is both is Dental!"

Dental troubles are of two types: cavities and gum diseases. Many people put off going to dentists for fear of pain and cost of the procedures. But this can lead to bigger dental problems and more expensive treatment in the future. When it comes to dental issues, it is always better to be safe than sorry.

Most common dental problems are cavities. Cavities always start with tiny holes caused by acids and sugars in food. The patient might not feel any pain during the early stages of these problems. But as the cavity gets deeper, they might experience sensitivity to hot and cold foods. The cavity might even progress to the stage where the tooth has to be extracted or treated with Root canal Therapy.

What is Root Canal Therapy?


Root canals are small capillaries in the root of the tooth. These capillaries get infected due to the bacteria in the food. The patient experiences sharp pain due to this. With antibiotics, the infection may be cured up to an extent, but eventually a root Canal treatment may be required. In root canal treatment, the dentist drills the tooth, removes the infected pulp of the tooth and drills the nerve with needle-like drills. After this is done, the canals are sealed with inert material. The tooth naturally gets weakened due to this procedure, hence a crown becomes mandatory.Permanent crowns may be metallic, PFM or all-ceramic types.

Gum disease (Pyorrhea) is a” silent killer” of teeth. 95 percent people in their twenties suffer from it, but they do not realize it until their forties, at a stage where the disease is quite advanced. Pyorrhea is caused by tartar on teeth and the common symptoms are bleeding or pus filled gums and bad breath.

Regular cleaning done by professionals is a good way of ensuring healthy gums and teeth. Along with this, regular brushing, flossing after meals and using antibacterial mouthwashes are some preventive measures one can take to avoid dental problems. Some foods that are naturally good for the teeth are: strawberries, apples, celery etc. Also drinking a lot of water ensures that healthy saliva is produced, teeth are hydrated and food particles are washed away.When it comes to teeth:prevention is the best cure..