For good oral health I recommend checking every 6 months. By doing so, you will rarely have caries or other problems such as gingivitis or toothache.
If any caries appear in this period, it will be at the very beginning, which often does not even require an anesthetic.
By doing your oral check-up every 6 months, you will hardly ever have a toothache. Prevention will always be the best conduct for your oral health.
The oral hygiene routine consists of brushing the teeth three times a day and using dental floss every day, it’s essential.
Ideally use a toothbrush with soft bristles (manual or electric), tongue cleaner (you can use specific tongue cleaners, or the toothbrush itself). Don’t forget to brush the tongue every time you brush your teeth.
A mouth rinse can be added. I prefer essential oils. They are natural, organic and cause no harm to oral health. For some patients, I also recommend using a water flosser or waterpik.
We have two ways to whiten your teeth. In- office and home teeth whitening.
IN-OFFICE: I use FLÄSH PROFESSIONAL TOOTH WHITENING.
Fläsh is the latest technology of WHITEsmile, based on over 25 years of experience in tooth whitening made in Germany.
Flash whitening is safe for teeth and gums. It does not damage the tooth enamel and the results are fantastic.
In just 1 hour you can have a beautiful white smile.
HOME TEETH WHITENING: I use OPALESCENCE GEL
With a customized silicone tray, you are able to do YOUR TEETH whitening procedure in your home. You can even do it when you are sleeping.
The kit comes with 8 syringes, a toothpaste and a case for you to keep your trays.
I recommend 4 syringes for the upper teeth and 4 syringes for the lower. It will take around 16 days to finish the treatment.
Keep your tray for yearly touch ups to your bright smile with only 2 to 4 syringes.
This way you are always going to have a BRIGHT WHITE SMILE
The best way to prevent tooth decay is to take preventive measures.
Don’t go to the dentist only when there is pain.
Prevent tooth decay and other problems by visiting the dentist every 6 months.
Here are some tips to avoid caries:
💎Brush your teeth after meals
💎Use dental floss daily
💎Brush the tongue
💎Avoid sugars and excess carbohydrates, soft drinks, canned juices, gums, caramels, candies.
💎Consume more fresh fruit and vegetables.
💎Drink more water
💎Check your vitamin D, it is important to help absorb calcium and phosphate from the food you eat.
💎Do sometimes “oil pulling”- reduce plaque, gingivitis, and the number of bacteria in the mouth.
💎Use some essential oils to rinse. Like: clove,on-guard,myrrh,tea tree, peppermint, cinnamon
Many dental issues first show minor signs before they eventually get worse. For example, even the slightest toothache or sensitivity may indicate something is wrong with your oral health.
Some of these signs:
BAD BREATH – One of the most embarrassing symptoms of poor oral hygiene is bad breath. Gum disease, infections, and cavities can all cause bad breath. However, other potential causes exist, such as tonsillitis and a dry mouth.
TOOTHACHE – The pain level of a toothache varies. It can feel like a slight, dull aching, but it can also feel sharp and intense. Toothache is a sign of an underlying dental issue, such as an abscess, broken tooth, broken filling, or infection. Treatment for a toothache might be as simple as a filling. In some cases, however, the patient might need a root canal or extraction.
LOOSE TEETH – A loose, wobbly tooth as an adult is one of the warning signs of various dental issues.
One potential reason for loose teeth is gum disease. Another possible cause is excessive grinding, also known as bruxism.
RECEDING GUMS – Receding gums is when your gums recede from the teeth, showing the root. Various factors cause receding gums, including smoking, age, too much brushing, and gum disease. You can’t grow receding gums back, but you can stop them from worsening by learning the cause and seeking treatment.
BLEEDING GUMS – Bleeding gums occur when you have too much plaque on your gums and require dental treatment to clear it up. If you leave it too long, it could turn into gum disease, which is often accompanied by painful, swollen gums.
SENSITIVE TEETH – Some people’s teeth are more sensitive than others. Tooth sensitivity is often felt when a person eats hot or cold food, which creates an uncomfortable or painful sensation. However, if tooth sensitivity comes on later in life, it could indicate an early sign of a dental issue, including gum disease, cavities, tooth decay, or receding gums.
No, X-Rays are not dangerous.
Dental X-rays use a very low level of radiation and are safe to have. In fact, the amount of radiation you’re exposed to during a dental X-ray is much less than what you’re exposed to from other everyday sources.
Because the amount of radiation exposure involved in dental X-rays is extremely low and unlikely to cause any health effects both children and adults can have dental x-rays safely taken.
Some people naturally have more sensitive teeth than others due to having thinner enamel. The enamel is the outer layer of the tooth that protects it. In many cases, the tooth’s enamel can be worn down from:
🔸Brushing your teeth too hard
🔸 Using a hard toothbrush
🔸 Grinding your teeth at night
🔸 Regularly ‘eating or drinking acidic foods and beverages
🔸Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), gastroparesis and bulimia – can also cause acid to wear down the enamel.
🔸Other conditions like: Gum recession, tooth decay, broken teeth, chipped teeth, and worn-down fillings or crowns can leave the dentin of the tooth exposed, causing sensitivity.
To reduce your risk of teeth sensitivity you can do the following:
🟢Use desensitizing toothpaste
🟢Maintain good oral hygiene
🟢Use a soft-bristled toothbrush
🟢Watch what you eat
🟢Avoid teeth grinding
Implants are indicated for when there is a lack of tooth or teeth in the mouth.
Missing teeth will increase the chance of further losing other teeth. Because the chewing function is lost, the teeth can tip to the side of the lost tooth. Therefore, if you are missing one or more teeth, implants can be the solution for you to regain chewing function and correct occlusion.
We must have all the teeth in our mouths for perfect chewing function.
It is important to take the child when still a baby, around 6 months of age, even before the first milk teeth have come in.
The visit must be made so that the parents receive orientation on hygiene of the oral cavity, which is indicated to avoid the appearance of caries in the first teeth.
During this appointment the labial and lingual frenulum are also evaluated.
Since the birth of the baby it is necessary to clean the gums, cheeks and tongue of the baby with gauze at least twice a day.
In this way the child will get used to the routine and avoid that he/she refuses from brushing in the future.
The first teeth start to fall out naturally at around 6 years of age, in the same order as they appeared, but it can vary from one child to another.
To book an appointment with Dr Carla Cyrino, call or what’s app +971 50 494 6377, Cornerstone Clinic Dubai at Grosvenor House Dubai.
