FAQs

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When do those Baby and Permanent teeth erupt?

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Teeth erupt at different times in all individuals. Your child's tooth should erupt eventually unless your dentist tells you that there is no replacement permanent tooth.

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What should I do if my Child’s Tooth is Knocked Out?

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Place the tooth in cool milk or if the child is old enough, under the child's tongue. Be really careful not to swallow the tooth and get to the dentist within 30 minutes so it can be reimplanted.

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At what age should I start taking my Child to the dentist?

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Some say at 1 year of age, but definitely by the child's 3rd birthday.

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How can I avoid getting Cavities?

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The best way to avoid cavities is by eating right, brushing with fluoridated toothpaste, flossing daily, and visiting your dentist every six months. Children and some adults can benefit by having Sealants placed.

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Why does the Floss shred and get caught in my teeth?

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Floss can shred if the contact between the teeth is tight or if there is a rough or broken surface between the teeth.

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I don’t like my Smile is there anything I can do?

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Besides Braces, there are three common procedures available, bonding, bleaching, and veneering.

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Why do I need a Crown (Cap)?

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A crown is needed on a tooth when the tooth is weakened by either decay, a fracture, or a very large restoration.

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Why should I Replace a Missing Tooth?

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The empty space in your mouth starts to cause many problems including decay and periodontal disease, an unbalanced bite, and stress on the remaining teeth.

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What are Dental Implants?

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Dental implants are titanium screws or cages that are surgically placed in the bone of the mouth to which a tooth, bridge, or denture can attach to make a stable restoration.

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What is Gum (Periodontal) Disease?

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Periodontal disease is the deterioration of the supporting structures of the teeth.

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What is Root Canal Therapy?

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RCT is a method of saving a tooth by cleaning out a damaged nerve and filling in the resulting chamber.

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A tooth if it has cavities and pain has to be extracted (TRUE/FALSE)

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FALSE: Even painful teeth with deep cavities can be treated by special procedures like Root canals and crowns can be given.

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One has to wait for all the teeth to be extracted before getting dentures (TRUE/FALSE)

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FALSE: Even a single tooth can be replaced by a removable denture, fixed bridge, or Implant.

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Brushing spoils teeth (TRUE/FALSE)

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FALSE: Brushing done properly and regularly is always helpful. However incorrect method of brushing can lead to problems like wearing away teeth at gum level.

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By removing the wisdom molar you will loose wisdom (TRUE/FALSE)

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FALSE: The wisdom molar got its name because in olden times people never knew their exact age and the eruption of the 3rd molar was considered attaining the age of wisdom that is 18-21 years, hence the name wisdom molars. In present civilization the eating pattern has changed from coarse to fine food, resulting in smaller jaw size, due to decreased exercise of jaws, hence there is insufficient space for 32 teeth, and in most cases, the wisdom molars either do not erupt or erupt in wrong directions, and have to be removed in many cases. In some cases, one or all wisdom molars may be missing resulting in less than 32 teeth as it is.

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Scaling (Cleaning of teeth) will weaken the teeth (TRUE/FALSE)

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FALSE: Scaling is done to remove those debris and deposits which your brush could not remove over a period of time, hence it is just professional brushing of teeth.
By not removing the tartar, the gums will recede or go down, hence the bone will also go down and get destroyed, or resorbed, thus resulting in tooth movement and eventual loss of teeth.
However if scaling is done in time, the gums will remain healthy and so will the bone support of the teeth. There is no limit to the number of times the scaling can be done, it depends upon the deposition of tartar, it can be as early as six months, or in some cases every two or more years.

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By getting upper teeth extracted the eyes become weak (TRUE/FALSE)

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FALSE: This is false as there is no direct relation at all, this is commonly believed due to the simple fact that, as one reaches the age of 50, simultaneously the teeth and eye problems can start creeping up due to maturity, however, one must understand that, this is pure coincidence and natural result of the aging process. There is ample proof that no one has gone blind by getting all the teeth removed. The pain in teeth that is felt in the eye can be related to a symptom, just the way pain is felt in the arm in case of a heart attack, but if the arm is damaged, the heart does not get weak.

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How long has dental implant technology been available and what is the success rate?

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The technology has been around for decades. In fact, some patients have had dental implants for more than 40 years. Hundreds of thousands of dental implants have been inserted with more than a 90% success rate. All other metal implants in the body (including hips and knees) are the result of the dental implant technology.

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What can be done for a single missing tooth?

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In the case of a single missing tooth, a dental implant can be placed in the jawbone area of the missing tooth. The implant will serve as a replacement for a tooth root and an individual crown. The total apparatus is referred to as a single-tooth implant crown. Once in place, the implant crown will look, feel, and function like a natural tooth. They are cleaned and flossed just like natural teeth, and best of all, they do not require any special tools to clean around them like bridges. Although dental implants will not decay, they require impeccable oral hygiene.