How to treat inflammation in gums and tooth marks on the tongue?
- Answered in Dentistry Hi doctor, I brushed my teeth too hard, and now my gums are inflamed, and there are also tooth marks on my tongue ... Also, after that, use an ultra-soft toothbrush for two weeks ... For that, avoid brushing for four to five days and use Chlorhexidine mouthwash two to three times daily, mandatory before sleep ... After that, you can check the modified bass tooth brushing technique online and brush your teeth as per that, and you will never get trauma after that … View thread
What is the best treatment available for gum recession?
- Answered in Dentistry The probable cause for this in your case is a faulty tooth brushing which causes constant trauma to the teeth and gums ... Applying excessive pressure on your toothbrush while brushing is the most common reason as people usually think this will make the teeth whiter but in fact, it only causes more harm ... I realized the recession when flossing and brushing my teeth ... Following proper tooth brushing techniques will prevent further recession … View thread
Can you explain the reason behind burning sensation of gums?
- Answered in Dentistry Ulcers might occur due to faulty tooth brushing techniques, usage of toothbrushes with hard bristles, stress, sharp tooth hurting the tissues, any dental appliances or ill-fitting dentures … View thread
Pulpitis - Commonly Encountered Dental Emergency
- Published in Dental & Oral Health Even the vitality of the tooth can change from highly painful vital to non-vital ... A Cracked Tooth: An infection may result from a tooth fracture that penetrates the dentin and pulp of the tooth ... Bacteria, sweets, and improper tooth-brushing techniques are the main causes of cavities ... However, for early and rapid detections, numerous techniques are used like dark-field microscopy, PCR, molecular hybridization, radioimmunoassay (RIA), and immunofluorescence (both direct and indirect) … View thread
Why does my gums feel tender and sensitive during my periods?
- Answered in Dentistry I suggest you to modify your tooth brushing technique and massage your gums daily ... Which products can I use to minimize tooth sensitivity and improve gum health … View thread
Why Does Diabetes Affect Periodontal Health?
- Published in Dental & Oral Health Periodontal diseases initiated by plaque, later on, turn orally invasive with the byproducts of anaerobic or aerobic pathogens on the tooth and the adjoining structures ... Bleeding on probing by the dental surgeon and bleeding gingiva while brushing or flossing ... As per the American Dental Association (ADA), correct tooth brushing and flossing are sufficient oral hygiene aids to maintain and prevent recurring dental issues ... The modified Stillman technique, the simple Fones technique, and the Bass method or sulcular technique are some of the recommended tooth brushing techniques by the ADA … View thread
Fluoridated Arginine Dentifrices: Its Role in Dental Plaque and Caries Prevention
- Published in Dental & Oral Health This is because untreated carious lesions can cause a sequence of localized infections of the tooth, necessitating the need for endodontic treatment like root canal treatment or intervention to save the tooth ... Conclusion Dentists should promote awareness regarding the risk factors responsible for caries and plaque, such as patients avoiding the ingestion of dietary or saturated carbohydrates, the importance of correct tooth brushing techniques to control dental plaque formation, exposing the dental hard tissues or the enamel and dentin to regular fluoride use through dentifrices or other oral products comprising fluoride, etc … View thread
