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Dental implants are the fixed permanent solution for missing teeth. You don’t have to live with missing smile when you get dental implants.

Being a permanent solution, dental implants need some tender love and care.

Dental implants are fixed inside the jaw bone. We wait for a period of 3 months for the implants to get fixed inside the bone. Once it gets fixed, a dental crown or a denture is fixed upon the implants.

Dental care is required not only after placing the final crown. Care is necessary right from the first stage to ensure successful treatment results.

 

Before dental implant placement

• It is advisable to replace the kissing tooth or teeth immediately after being removed to allow enough space for dental implant placement
• Get your blood routine work up done.
• If you are taking any medications, inform your dentist before the placement procedure.
• Avoid smoking and other tobacco products

 

After dental implant placement

• Follow all instructions given by the dentist for quick and complication free healing.
• Maintain good oral hygiene, even around the implant area
• If you are diabetic, maintain your blood sugar levels within the normal range with the help of diet and medicines.
• Visit your dentist for a follow up appointment as suggested.
• Stop smoking and use of any tobacco products

 

After dental prosthesis placement

• Maintain the area by brushing twice daily along with other teeth
• Floss in the areas shown by the dentist
• Avoid eating anything sticky or too hard substances from the dental implant crown
• Maintain good overall health to maintain good dental implant health
• Visit your dentist every 6 months for a follow up

 

Dental implant gives you the power to smile, chew and live life to the fullest. With great power comes great responsibility. Take up this responsibility for lifetime of smiles.

The power of mind is everything. What you think you become.

We have always heard that our mind state affects our body. But ever wondered if mind also affects our dental health? 

Our dental well being is dependent on many things like our lifestyle, hygiene habits, diet. Our dental health is also dependent on our mental state.

But this works vice versa too. Our dental health also affects our mental well being.

 

How Does Mental Health Affect Dental Health?

 

Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety is the fear of dentist or dental clinic or dental treatment. This prevents one to seek dental treatment. Dental anxiety is one the leading causes of dental health deterioration. Even in need of emergency dental treatment, a person with dental anxiety tries to postpone the treatments.

A regular follow up is necessary for maintaining good dental health but dental anxiety doesn’t allow to do so.

 

Stress

Bruxism is the grinding of teeth at night leading to early wear of teeth enamel. One of the main causes of bruxism is stress. Bruxism wears off the outermost layer of teeth making them vulnerable to sensitivity and dental cavities.

 

Depression

Depression is not something to be taken lightlyu. A person suffering from depression tends to avoid personal care. Good dental health needs good dental hygiene. Depression affects one’s wish to take care of himself or herself.

 

How Does Dental Health Affect Mental Health?

 

Self confidence

A dazzling perfect smile is a tonic to self confidence. If you feel good on smiling you tend to smile more. The release of endorphins are a boost to good mood.

 

Good social skills

Great smile gives you the confidence to be socially active. Talking to people is more comfortable when you know that you have good teeth and good breath

 

Take charge of your mental and dental well being.

Opportunities are vast in today’s time. These opportunities need dedication and hard work to achieve success. Everyone wants to succeed in their jobs and is ready to put in the efforts needed.

With the hustle of today’s life, night shifts have become quite common. Night shifts have become a norm especially in software companies. 

Night shifts do affect your sleeping pattern and overall health. But along with that, night shifts have become the unsuspected hazard to dental health.

 

Night shifts affect dental health in ways like : 

 

Sleeping pattern – 

Saliva keeps the mouth healthy by flushing out the food deposits on teeth and keeping teeth healthy. Saliva production is dependent on sleeping patterns of a person. Saliva production is reduced by 50% at night. Less saliva increases chances of cavities and gum diseases.

 

 

Eating habits –

Late night working makes one to munch more on snacks and junk food. Snacks do help in keeping one awake but give way to cavities. Constant snacking along with less saliva is the perfect recipe for compromised dental health.

 

Brushing schedule – 

Coming home after a hectic night’s work makes one tired. The person wants to just wind up and take rest. In this scenario, brushing takes a seat back. After constant munching on snacks, teeth are prone to cavities. Not brushing teeth before sleeping causes dental cavities.

 

Stress –

Stress levels are a lot higher in night shift workers. Stress causes bruxism and clenching of teeth leading to early wear of teeth. Night shift workers also tend to have gastric issues like hyperacidity. This also causes wear of tooth structure.

 

You cannot escape night shifts but can take some care to prevent dental issues

1. Brush your teeth twice everyday – even before sleeping
2. Maintain a healthy diet. Prefer to munch on healthy snacks during your night shift.
3. Drink lots of water to compensate reduced saliva
4. Visit your dentist every 6 months and get dental treatment on time.

Kids are like clay, they get molded the way they are molded. Anything that is taught at a young age is like engraving on a stone. 

Teachers play the vital role of imparting knowledge at such a tender age. Kids look up to their teachers as role models and tend to imbibe good and bad habits.

Lifelong good oral health is possible if the oral hygiene habits are taught at a young age. In many schools, dental health has become a part of the school curriculum. Schools arrange for yearly dental checkups. Along with these check ups teachers can help by imparting knowledge like:

 

Brushing Teeth

Brushing twice daily is the mantra for a lifetime of smiles. Teachers acn with the help of dentists demonstrate the correct brushing technique to kids and importance of brushing

 

Importance of healthy diet

Kids love their sweets and junk food. But healthy diet importance can be taught by teachers with some charts, games or paintings.

 

Including parents

Parents can be included by arranging workshops on dental health, brushing tips in parents teacher meetings.

 

Importance of dental visits

Career day can include dentists coming over explaining dental hygiene. Teachers can stress on the fact how dental visits are nothing to be scared of. This will encourage kids to be stress free and excited for their dental visits.

 

A child with good habits is going to grow up to be an adult with good oral hygiene. Let us together build the future generations of tomorrow.

Every couple plans their wedding to the T. Perfect clothes, the venue, food, wedding guest list and the list goes on. In the hustle of planning the wedding, one may forget about the most important accessory – Smile.

A beautiful confident smile is the best accessory one can wear. If you have a dazzling smile, you don’t have to worry about the wedding photos.

Dentistry has come a long way and can offer many options with Cosmetic Dentistry. Gone are the days when dental visits used to happen only because of toothache. Smile makeovers can happen within one day!

Chipped tooth, minor gaps in between teeth, yellow teeth shouldn’t stop you from smiling on your wedding day. 

Visit your dentist along with planning your wedding and you can have many options like : 

 

TEETH WHITENING

A simple teeth whitening procedure can instantly whiten and brighten your smile for the big day. Dental cleaning and whitening will give you relief from yellow teeth.

 

DENTAL FILLING

Tooth colored composite filling can repair small discrepancies in your smile. 

 

DENTAL VENEERS

Dental veneers are the boon to cosmetic dentistry. Composite or porcelain veneers, both can correct problems like 

• Minor gaps in teeth
• Minor orthodontic problems
• Old dental fillings
• Chipped teeth

 

Be photograph ready with your smile for your big day. All you have to do is shine your dazzling smile.

A smile happens in a flash but the memory lasts forever.

First impressions make a lasting effect. This holds true for kids too. As a parent you must also be anxious about your child’s first dental visit. A negative impression of the dentist or dental clinic on your child can set the tone for all his/her dental visits.

 

Some tips can help you with what to do 

 

Choose The Correct Dentist

It is important to understand with whom your child will be most comfortable. Kids need to understand that a dental clinic is a safe place and that they are not going to feel any pain.

 

Before The Visit

Many parents tend to discipline their kids by imbibing fear of doctors and dentists. Never make your kid feel that going to the dentist is a punishment. Let them feel that the dental clinic is a place where their teeth get better.

 

Talk And Clear Doubts

Explain to your kid where you are taking them before the visit. Never lie to them about going to the dentist. Kids know when they are lied to which creates a negative impression in their minds.

 

Explain What To Expect

Explain in simple terms to your kid about what to expect at the dental clinic. You can explain that we are going to play a game of finding cavities which will make it fun for them.

 

First Dental Visit As A Parent

Being careful and anxious about your child’s dental visit is expected. But your anxiety can easily pass onto your child. Be calm and composed and encourage your kid for the dental visit.

 

Let us help you put a smile on your and your child’s face at Elite Dental Clinic.

2023 has begun with new hopes, new aspirations and new opportunities. We all tend to decide on new year resolutions which we vow to keep up with. On this special occasion of the first day of the new year let’s together make some new dental resolutions to keep the bright shining healthy smile forever.

 

Resolution No. 1

BRUSHING AND FLOSSING TWICE DAILY

Nothing can replace brushing twice daily with toothpaste and toothbrush. The food remnants present on teeth surfaces get easily washed off during the day due to rinsing and drinking water. But the food that is stuck at night remains as it is for the complete duration of sleep. This causes cavities. Include flossing as an integral part of your dental routine.

 

Resolution No. 2

REPLACING TOOTHBRUSH EVERY 3 MONTHS

Toothbrush is as efficient as its bristles. Bristles tend to get damaged in approximately 3 months. If they are getting frayed before 3 months, that can be an indication of excessive force being applied during brushing. Vow to change your toothbrush every 3 months for efficient brushing.

 

Resolution No. 3

PROPER BRUSHING METHOD

Not just brushing but brushing teeth with proper technique is important. Cleaning all surfaces of all teeth will give you long term positive results. The proper technique can be learnt from your dentist with live demonstration.

 

Resolution No. 4

WATCH DIET

Sweets, sticky food not only harm weight watchers but also your dental health. Food like raw vegetables, salads provide roughage which in turn cleans the teeth surfaces. Drink water to wash out food substances. 

 

Resolution No. 5

DENTAL VISITS

6 monthly regular dental visits can help in catching dental issues at the start. A small cavity can be caught in the routine dental check up and can be treated. This prevents future dental pain and extensive dental treatment.

 

Let’s fulfill all new year resolutions and increase smile quotient in 2023

Do you believe that bleeding while brushing your teeth is normal?

Do you think bad breath is only affecting your mouth?

If yes, let us help you by debunking some common gum diseases myths

1.Gum Disease Is Not Common

Gum disease is very common in the middle aged and elderly population. It affects the gums and the supporting structure of teeth showing bleeding, swollen gums, bad breath.

 

2.Gum Disease Is Painful

Gum disease is one of the most silent diseases that affect the gums. In the earlier stages, gum diseases show mild signs and symptoms but never pain. Pain comes into picture only when the disease has progressed to periodontal disease.

 

3.Gum Disease Affects Only Oral Health

Gum diseases show oral signs and symptoms. But it affects many different systems of the human body.

Pregnant women with gum diseases are more susceptible to preterm deliveries and low infant weight.

People with gum diseases are at a higher risk of experiencing heart problems.

 

4.If You Don’t Have Cavities, You Don’t Have Gum Disease

Even people with sparkling teeth may have underlying gum diseases. This needs to be identified at the earlier stage to avoid progression of gum disease into periodontal disease. This is possible only if one has regular dental check ups.

 

5.Gum Disease is Curable

Gum disease progression can only be prevented with early gum treatments but once gum disease has progressed to periodontal disease it can’t be cured.

The periodontal condition can be maintained with gum treatments and good oral hygiene maintenance.

 

6.Only Brushing And Flossing Can Prevent Gum Disease

Brushing twice daily and flossing does form the basis of good oral hygiene. But regular dental check ups and professional dental cleaning along with brushing and flossing helps in preventing gum diseases.

 

Oral health is an essential piece of the puzzle of staying healthy.

and treatment.

What is the first thing that comes to our minds when we think about tobacco use?

Lung cancer!

But other than Lung cancer, tobacco affects the oral structures to a great extent.

Tobacco is available in various forms. Irrespective of the form that tobacco is used for, it only has negative effects on our body.

Oral cancer is seen to affect tongue, cheeks, throat.

Early signs of oral cancer include :

-Unhealing answer

-Red or white patches

-Nodules on tongue/cheek

-Burning sensation in mouth

-Changes in colour of areas of mouth

-Inability to swallow

Oral cancer does show precancerous symptoms which helps in progression of the condition.

But this is possible only if detected at the earlier stage. A dentist is qualified to note any changes in the oral cavity related to oral cancer.

Everyone who is using tobacco habitually must make it a point to visit the dentist for oral cancer screening. Own screening is also possible and should be done every month on your own.

 

Don’t let your fear stand in the way of early detection and treatment.