Frequently asked questions about dental health

The answer to this depends upon the X-ray machine that is being used for radiation .  New age and advanced dental practices use the latest X-Ray technology that exposes patients to minimum radiation. Things that you should keep in mind to ensure you are being exposed to minimum radiation:

• Is the latest and most advanced Xray machinery being used? (can be seen through built and portability)
• Are the machines well kept, serviced and under AERB supervision
• During full mouth Xays, are you being made to wear protective LED jacket.

Dental X-rays should be avoided in the following cases:

1. Pregnant women
2. Patient undergoing cancer treatment therapy

Tooth sensitivity is tooth discomfort in one or more teeth that is triggered by hot, cold, sweet, or sour foods and drinks, or even by breathing cold air. The most common form of interpreting tooth sensitivity is pain. The pain can be sharp, sudden, and shoot deep into the nerve endings of your teeth.

There are several reasons that could cause tooth sensitivity and the best person to diagnose the correct root cause is a specialized dentist.

We have listed some common reasons below:

• Wear down or Abrasion (removed enamel layer) of tooth: Over time, brushing too hard or using a hard-bristled toothbrush with incorrect brushing technique can wear down enamel and cause the dentin to be exposed. It can also cause recession of the gums (the gum tissue pulls away from the teeth). At Dent Ally, we teach each one of our patients the right tooth brushing technique so this can be prevented.
• Recession of the gums: As gums move away from a tooth because of conditions such as periodontal disease, the root surface becomes exposed that causes sensitivity.
• Gum disease: Inflamed and sore gum tissue may cause sensitivity because of the loss of supporting ligaments, which exposes the root surface that leads directly to the nerve of the tooth.
• Cracked teeth: Chipped or broken teeth may fill with bacteria from plaque and enter the pulp, causing inflammation and sensitivity.
• Teeth grinding/clenching (Bruxism): Grinding or clenching your teeth may wear down the enamel and expose underlying dentin. Also the excessive forces of grinding can lead to pulpal inflammation resulting in sensitivity and pain.
• Tooth whitening products or toothpaste with baking soda and peroxide (using incorrect material & techniques): These products are major contributors to tooth sensitivity. Without getting a recommendation from a dentist, do not use such over the counter products as teeth whitening is a specialized process and should be done only by a specialist dentist.
• Plaque buildup: The presence of plaque on the root surfaces can cause sensitivity due to bacterial build up over the tooth.
• Cavities (Caries): Cavities result in degradation of tooth layers thus causing sensitivity in tooth.

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Yes, it is normal to experience mild to moderate sensitivity after a cleaning session. Deep cleanings expose areas of the teeth that are previously covered by tartar and debris,so it takes a while for your teeth to adjust to this change. However, sensitivity will fade over time, leaving your teeth and gums healthier than they were before. At Dent Ally, best dental clinic in India, we use the most advanced ultra sonic scalers which lead to minimum discomfort with maximum results. Also after cleaning sessions,  special gels are given along to minimize the sensitivity in case there is any.

Cavities are a very common problem faced by more than 80% of the adult population. The cause could be plaque build-up leading to small cavities that eventually causes a larger tooth surface to be destroyed.

When the destruction caused is mild to moderate, confined to enamel (outermost surface of the tooth) or extending to the dentin (inner layer to the enamel), a tooth can be easily restored with a filling material. Filling material can be of various kinds – ranging from silver amalgam to best aesthetic tooth colored composite fillings. At Dent Ally, awarded best dental clinic in Delhi, since we practice holistic dentistry and maintain a mercury free environment at the practice, we only do tooth colored composite fillings and use BPA free biocompatible materials for our fillings.  To know more about the materials we use for our fillings, refer to this blog here.

In cases, where the destruction or infection has reached the pulp (nerve tissues), in these cases, root canal treatment is advised.  Many a times, you may not have any pain and your dentist advises you to go in for a root canal treatment. Don’t be confused as pain may not be the only indicator for root canal treatment. To know more about the root canal treatment done at Dent Ally, refer to this linkhere.

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Ideally the first preventive check up should be done when the first  fewteeth are erupting in your child’s mouth. This would  ideally happen around the age of 6-10 months. As if there is no teeth till this age, then also it is a concern and should be checked by a dentist.

At Dent Ally, we take this first visit very seriously and visualize as an opportunity t help new parents understand how should they be maintaining their baby’s oral health.

1. How can I make the process of teething easy for my child?

Babies often begin teething by about age 4-6 months. The two bottom front teeth (lower central incisors) are usually the first to appear, followed by the two top front teeth (upper central incisors).

Classic signs and symptoms of teething include:

• Irritability or crankiness
• Sore or tender gums
• Increased Drooling from mouth
• Chewing on objects
• Slight fever in an otherwise healthy baby

If your teething baby seems uncomfortable, consider these simple tips:

• Rub your baby's gums. Use a clean finger or moistened gauze pad to rub your baby's gums. The pressure can ease your baby's discomfort. There are silicon finger cups that are available in the market that help prevent infection and injury.
• Keep it cool.A cold washcloth, spoon or chilled teething ring can be soothing on a baby's gums. Don't give your baby a frozen teething ring, as the hardness of the frozen ring may cause damage to the developing baby gums.
• Try hard foods. If your baby is eating solid foods, you might offer something edible for gnawing — such as a peeled and chilled cucumber or carrot. Keep a close eye on your baby as any pieces that break off might pose a choking hazard.
• Dry the drool. Excessive drooling is part of the teething process. Having a teething ring, fingers or other objects in the mouth produces saliva. To prevent skin irritation, keep a clean cloth handy to dry your baby's chin. Consider applying a moisturizer such as a water-based cream or lotion.

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There are specific months during your pregnancy during which treatment is advised and can be safely done. The second trimester is the most preferred time to undergo any emergency treatment.  Ideally, every women planning a baby or an expecting mother should get a preventive dental check-up done to avoid dental problems during pregnancy.

To know more what happens in case you ignore your dental health during pregnancy, read this blog here.

Baby teeth begin to fall out at the age of 6-7 years. The first teeth to fall out are the lower front two teeth followed by upper front two teeth.

Foods that stick to the teeth do tend to cause cavities, however, we, a team of 13 internationally trained specialists at Dent Ally, best dental clinic in India, believe that if you are not able to enjoy all types of food, we are not doing our job well.

Hence, we at Dent Ally work with you as a partner to prevent cavities by helping you maintain your oral health .

A commonly believe myth is that sugary foods cause cavities. Whereas all food types can cause cavities if not cleaned from the teeth properly as bacteria causing cavities can develop on all food types whether they are sugary or not.

Hence, we at Dent Ally work with you as a partner to prevent cavities by helping you maintain your oral health by teaching you correct tooth brushing and flossing techniques. We also recommend eating a lot of fibrous foods.

Prevention of oral health diseases is through proper tooth brushing, professional cleaning  regularly and regular dental health check-ups.

Yes, dental implants are safe.

Let us explain you how.

Dental implants are the latest and most advanced way to replace teeth. Dental implants are fixed and a far more durable and long term treatment option. 

Dental implants that are used at Dent Ally, awarded best dental clinic in Delhi, are of the highest grade biocompatible material that are used for other body parts as well.

Most of the times the issue that can occur with dental implants is due to incorrect planning and incorrect surgical procedures.

How we at Dent Ally, best dental clinic in India, solve this problem is that we are one of the very few clinics in India where the latest methodology of providing personalized solution to missing teeth through customized 3D dental implants is being adopted. These customized implants are placed through the most noninvasive and accurate guided surgery without any cuts and sutures. Thus, making the healing phase faster, comfortable and painless and safe.

Using digitalization and 3 D technology, implants can now be customized to the size of the bone, thereby not causing any unnecessary bone cutting, need for sutures etc. Since a 3D planning is done and the surgery is first carried out on computer simulation, such detailed planning leaves no scope for dental implants not being safe.

To know more about the experience that we provide to our patients undergoing dental implants, please refer to this video where our patient Ms. Susan Lucas from Florida, USA shares her experience at Dent Ally.

Dental implants are usually advised to replace missing teeth and failed/mobile teeth.Also if you are planning to undergo dental implants, it is important to note that you must get dental implants done at the earliest i.e. as soon as teeth are lost or as an immediate replacement at the time of tooth removal. Because as soon as one looses teeth, bone resorption happens rapidly in that zone leading to loss of healthy bone which if lost, comprises the future prognosis of implants and healthy replacement.