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All About Dental Crowns - Types | Do's & Dont's

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth -- to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance.

The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.

Why Is a Dental Crown Needed?
A dental crown may be needed in the following situations:

1. To protect a weak tooth (for instance, from decay) from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth

2. To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't a lot of tooth left

3. To hold a dental bridge in place

4. To cover misshaped or severely discolored teeth

5. To cover a dental implant

6. To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down

7. To make a cosmetic modification

What Types of Crowns Are Available?
Permanent crowns can be made from stainless steel, all metal (such as gold or another alloy), porcelain-fused-to-metal, all resin, or all ceramic.

What Types of Crowns Are Available?
Permanent crowns can be made from stainless steel, all metal (such as gold or another alloy), porcelain-fused-to-metal, all resin, or all ceramic.

Stainless steel crowns are prefabricated crowns that are used on permanent teeth primarily as a temporary measure. The crown protects the tooth or filling while a permanent crown is made from another material.

For children, a stainless steel crown is commonly used to fit over a primary tooth that's been prepared to fit it. The crown covers the entire tooth and protects it from further decay. When the primary tooth comes out to make room for the permanent tooth, the crown comes out naturally with it. In general, stainless steel crowns are used for children's teeth because they don't require multiple dental visits to put in place and so are more cost- effective than custom-made crowns and prophylactic dental care needed to protect a tooth without a crown.

Metals used in crowns include alloys that have a high content of gold or platinum, or base-metal alloys (for example, cobalt- chromium and nickel-chromium alloys). Metal crowns withstand biting and chewing forces well and probably last the longest in terms of wear down. Also, metal crowns rarely chip or break. The metallic color -- and the high price of gold -- is the main drawback. Metal crowns are a good choice for out-of-sight molars.

Porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns can be color matched to your adjacent teeth (unlike the metallic crowns). However, more wearing to the opposing teeth occurs with this crown type compared with metal or resin crowns. The crown's porcelain portion can also chip or break off. Next to all-ceramic crowns, porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns look most like normal teeth. However, sometimes the metal underlying the crown's porcelain can show through as a dark line, especially at the gum line and even more so if your gums recede. These crowns can be a good choice for front or back teeth as well as long bridges where the metal is needed for strength.

All-resin dental crowns are less expensive than other crown types. However, they wear down over time and are more prone to fractures than porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.

All-ceramic or all-porcelain dental crowns provide better natural color match than any other crown type and may be more suitable for people with metal allergies. All-ceramic crowns can be used for front and back teeth.

Temporary versus permanent. Temporary crowns can be made in your dentist's clinic, whereas most permanent crowns are typically made in a dental laboratory. Typically, temporary crowns are made of an acrylic-based material or stainless steel and can be used as a temporary restoration until a permanent crown is constructed by a lab.

Dos & Donts - While You Use Crowns / Tooth Caps

A dental crown can be used to restore the appearance and health of a broken, cracked, or misshapen tooth in your smile. When you meet with your dentist discuss your cosmetic dentistry options, you may want to inquire about whether porcelain crowns could be used to repair your smile. Unlike dental implants, porcelain crowns can be created using minimally invasive procedures. If you are wondering about what your oral health will be like after your cosmetic dentistry procedure, read on to review the dos and don’ts of caring for porcelain crowns.

Do: Remember to Brush and Floss

Brushing and flossing every day is essential, even if you do not have porcelain crowns or other cosmetic implants. Since your porcelain crowns will be placed over your original teeth, you will need to make sure that the enamel beneath the crown does not decay or develop cavities. To care for your teeth and crowns properly, dentists recommend that you brush twice and floss once every day.

Do: Visit Your Dentist Regularly

Your dentist will want to keep an eye on your crowns to make sure that they are not starting to dislodge from your tooth enamel. In order to monitor the condition of your porcelain crowns, it is important to visit your dentist for checkups every six months. During your routine dental exams, your dentist can make sure that your crowns are adhered properly and are not at risk of becoming damaged.

Don’t: Chew On Hard Substances

While your dental crowns will have the look and feel of natural teeth, they are more susceptible to damage. After your porcelain crown procedure, you will need to avoid chewing on very hard materials, such as fingernails, pen caps, and other hard items. If you are in the habit of using your teeth to open food packaging, you will also need to eliminate this behavior. By watching what you place in your mouth, you can ensure that your crowns last for many years.

Talk to your Dentist and ask for the best crown, which suits you.

You’ll have a bright smile and healthy teeth for years to come.

Get yourself a healthy and happy smile again. Do Visit Us!

Dr. Rajeev Kumar G
Expressions Dental Clinic - Multi Specialty
Koramangala 5th Block
9886335643
www.rajeev.dentist

LASER Dental Treatments- The New Dental Era

Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1994 to treat a number of dental problems.The role of laser technology in the field of dentistry is vast and effective. There are different type of lasers from the cold lasers used in photo therapy for the relief of headaches, pain, and inflammation to the recent LANAP Surgery.

Laser Dentistry potentially offers a more comfortable treatment option for a number of dental procedures involving hard or soft tissue compared to drills and other non-laser tools.

The two main types of procedures used for laser dentistry are hard tissue and soft tissue procedures. Hard tissue refers to the teeth, and soft tissue refers to the gums.

COMMON HARD TISSUE PROCEDURES INCLUDES:

CAVITY DETECTION :
Lasers can detect cavities early by finding evidence of tooth decay.

TOOTH PREPARATIONS AND DENTAL FILLINGS :
Local anesthesia and traditional drills are often not needed with laser treatments. Lasers can kill bacteria in a cavity, which can aid in the long-term health of a tooth.

TREATING TOOTH SENSITIVITY :
Teeth that have sensitivity to hot and cold can be treated with dental lasers that seal tubules on the tooth’s root.

COMMON SOFT TISSUE PROCEDURES INCLUDES:

TREATING "GUMMY SMILE" :
Lasers are used to reshape gum tissue associated with “gummy smile,” in which the gums’ length covers much of the tooth.

CROWN LENGTHENING :
This procedure reshapes both gum tissue and bone for healthier tooth structure, which helps with placing restorations on the teeth.

TREATING TONGUE FRENULUM ATTACHMENT :
Those with a thick or tight frenulum (the fold of skin under the front part of tongue that anchors to the mouth floor) may benefit from a laser frenectomy. This treatment helps children whose restricted frenulum causes them to be tongue-tied, have difficulty breastfeeding, or have a speech impediment.

REMOVING SOFT TISSUE FOLDS :
Lasers can remove soft tissue folds from ill-fitting dentures without pain or sutures.
Other laser procedures include:

VIEWING TISSUES :
Optical coherence tomography allows a doctor to safely see inside a tooth or gum tissue.

REMOVING BENIGN TUMORS :
Lasers can remove tumors from the palate, gums, and sides of the lips and cheeks through a pain- and suture-free method.

TREATING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP ARENA :
Lasers can reshape the throat and relieve associated breathing problems when sleep apnea is caused by tissue overgrowth in the throat.

TMJ (temporo mandibular joint) TREATMENT :
Lasers can help reduce pain and inflammation in the joint.

NERVE REGENERATION :
Lasers can help regenerate damaged blood vessels, nerves, and scars.

TREATING COLD SORES :
Lasers can minimize healing time and reduce pain from cold sores.

TOOTH DECAY :
Lasers are used to remove decay within a tooth and prepare the surrounding enamel for receipt of the filling.
Gum disease. Lasers are used to reshape gums and remove bacteria during root canal procedures.

BIOPSY or LESION Removal:
Lasers can be used to remove a small piece of tissue (called a biopsy) so that it can be examined for cancer. Lasers are also used to remove lesions in the mouth and relieve the pain of canker sores.

TEETH WHITENING :
Lasers are used to speed up in-office teeth whitening procedures. A peroxide bleaching solution, applied to the tooth surface, is 'activated" by laser energy, which speeds up of the bleaching & whitening process.

How Do Lasers Work in Dentistry?

All lasers work by delivering energy in the form of light. When used for surgical and dental procedures, the laser acts as a cutting instrument or a vaporizer of tissue that it comes in contact with. When used in teeth-whitening procedures, the laser acts as a heat source and enhances the effect of tooth-bleaching agents.

Talk with your Dentist for better treatment options always.

You’ll have a bright smile and healthy teeth for years to come.

Get yourself a healthy and happy smile again. Do Visit Us!

Dr. Rajeev Kumar G
Expressions Dental Clinic - Multi Specialty
Koramangala 5th Block
9886335643
www.rajeev.dentist

Causes of Jaw Pain - When Should You Visit A Dentist ?

It can be a sign of something as common as a toothache or something as serious as a heart attack. Here are some of the possible causes for your jaw pain.

Many adults suffer from chronic jaw and facial pain. Some common symptoms include pain in or around the ear, tenderness of the jaw, pain when biting, or headaches. Many things can cause facial pain, which can make it difficult to diagnose and treat. Your dentist will conduct a thorough exam, which may include X-rays, to determine the cause of the pain.

Possible causes of jaw pain or facial pain include:

1. Sinus problems
2. Toothache
3. Infections
4. Arthritis
5. Injury
6. Tooth grinding
7. Periodontal disease
8. Problems with your jaw or the temporo mandibular joint

Seek medical attention if you have persistent pain or tenderness in your jaw, or if you can't open or close your jaw completely. Your doctor, your dentist or a TMJ specialist can discuss possible causes and treatments for your problem.

Your dentist’s plan for treatment will depend on the source of your facial pain, but recommendations may include:

1. Mouth Protector
2. Muscle Relaxants
3. Jaw Exercises
4. Anti-inflammatory drugs
5. Antibiotics
6. Root canal therapy
7. Periodontal treatment
8. Tooth Extraction

If you suffer from jaw pain or facial pain, speak with your dentist or physician for diagnosis and treatment.

So the next time you need an answer for jaw pain related symptoms or pain visit your Dentist get it checked.

You’ll have a bright smile and healthy teeth for years to come.

Get yourself a healthy and happy smile again. Do Visit Us!

Dr. Rajeev Kumar G
Expressions Dental Clinic - Multi Specialty
Koramangala 5th Block
9886335643
www.rajeev.dentist

Myths About Root Canals & Root Canal Pain

There are many misconceptions surrounding root canal (endodontic) treatment and whether patients experience root canal pain. Your dentist or endodontist can answer many of your questions.

MYTH #1
— Root canal treatment is painful.

TRUTH — Root canal treatment doesn’t cause pain, it relieves it.

The perception of root canals being painful began decades ago but with modern technologies and anesthetics, root canal treatment today is no more uncomfortable than having a filling placed. In fact, a recent survey showed that patients who have experienced root canal treatment are six times more likely to describe it as “painless” than patients who have not had root canal treatment.

Most patients see their dentist or endodontist when they have a severe toothache. The toothache can be caused by damaged tissues in the tooth. Root canal treatment removes this damaged tissue from the tooth, thereby relieving the pain you feel.

MYTH #2
— Root canal treatment causes illness.

Patients searching the Internet for information on root canals may find sites claiming that teeth receiving root canal (endodontic) treatment contribute to the occurrence of illness and disease in the body. This false claim is based on long-debunked and poorly designed research performed nearly a century ago at a time before medicine understood the causes of many diseases.

TRUTH —
There is no valid, scientific evidence linking root canal-treated teeth and disease elsewhere in the body. A root canal is a safe and effective procedure. When a severe infection in a tooth requires endodontic treatment, that treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth.

A) The presence of bacteria in teeth and the mouth has been an accepted fact for many years. But the presence of bacteria does not constitute “infection” and is not necessarily a threat to a person’s health. Bacteria are present in the mouth and teeth at all times, even in teeth that have never had a cavity or other trauma. Research shows that the healthy immune system takes care of bacteria in a matter of minutes.

B) Tooth extraction is a traumatic procedure and is known to cause a significantly higher incidence of bacteria entering the bloodstream; endodontic treatment confined to the root canal system produces much less trauma and a much lower incidence and magnitude of bacteria entering the blood stream.

C) There is no adequate replacement for the natural tooth – it should be saved whenever possible. Root canal treatment, along with appropriate restoration, is a cost effective way to treat infected teeth because it is usually less expensive than extraction and placement of an implant. In most cases, endodontic treatment allows patients to keep their natural teeth for a lifetime.

MYTH #3
— A good alternative to root canal treatment is extraction (pulling the tooth).

TRUTH
— Saving your natural teeth, if possible, is the very best option.

Nothing can completely replace your natural tooth. An artificial tooth can sometimes cause you to avoid certain foods. Keeping your own teeth is important so that you can continue to enjoy the wide variety of foods necessary to maintain the proper nutrient balance in your diet. If your dentist recommends extraction, ask whether root canal treatment is an option.

Endodontic treatment, along with appropriate restoration, is a cost-effective way to treat teeth with damaged pulp and is usually less expensive than extraction and placement of a bridge or an implant.

Endodontic treatment also has a very high success rate. Many root canal-treated teeth last a lifetime.

Placement of a bridge or an implant will require significantly more time in treatment and may result in further procedures to adjacent teeth and supporting tissues.

Millions of healthy endodontically treated teeth serve patients all over the world, years and years after treatment. Those healthy teeth are helping patients chew efficiently, maintain the natural appearance of their smiles and enhance their enjoyment of life. Through endodontic treatment, endodontists and dentists worldwide enable patients to keep their natural teeth for a lifetime.

So the next time you need an asnwer for any relatedroot canal related symptoms or pain visit your Dentist and ask
for the facts.

You’ll have a bright smile and healthy teeth for years to come.

Get yourself a healthy and happy smile again. Do Visit Us!

Dr. Rajeev Kumar G
Expressions Dental Clinic - Multi Specialty
Koramangala 5th Block
9886335643
www.rajeev.dentist

Dental Care Or Teeth Cleaning Myths & Facts!
(Rumor does not equal fact in caring for your teeth)

MYTH #1:
I need a dental check-up every six months

FACT :
The reality is that some people need to see the
dentist less often than every six months and some
actually need to be seen more frequently. You should
consult with your dentist to personalize your care based
on what makes the most sense for you.

MYTH #2:
Polishing really cleans my teeth.

FACT:
Just to be clear here, there is a difference between
cleaning and polishing teeth. Cleaning removes plaque,
tartar and stains. Polishing smooths the surface of
the tooth.

Polishing used to be a standard part of a dental cleaning
appointment. The dental profession used to think it was
important to make teeth smooth. This was so plaque, the
bacteria that causes cavities and gum disease, could not
stick to the tooth as easily. We now know that bacteria
are present on teeth within 30 minutes whether your
teeth are polished.

We’ve learned that polishing removes the outer layer
of tooth enamel. It’s like sanding wood. It can take up
to three months to rebuild the lost enamel. The outer
enamel layer is where fluoride from toothpaste and
mouth rinse is bonded onto the tooth. This fluoride-rich
layer helps protect teeth from cavities and makes them
less sensitive to cold, heat and touch. Polishing removes
the fluoride-rich layer and actually harms the tooth.

MYTH #3:
My child’s first dental visit should be
between the ages of 3-4 years.

FACT:
Your child should visit the dentist for the first time after his or her first tooth comes in, usually between 6 and 12 months.

The most important reason to begin early is that dental
problems can begin early. One big concern is Early
Childhood Caries (formerly known as baby bottle tooth
decay or nursing caries). Once a child’s diet includes
anything besides breast-fed milk, erupted teeth are at
risk for decay. The earlier the dental visit, the better the
chance of preventing dental problems.

MYTH #4:
I need a hard-bristle brush to get my teeth clean.

FACT:
You should actually use a soft-bristle brush for
cleaning your teeth. Brush your teeth twice a day with
an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Replace your
toothbrush every three or four months or sooner if the
bristles are frayed. A worn toothbrush won’t do a good
job of cleaning your teeth.

MYTH #5:
I should always brush my teeth after I eat.

FACT: Technically, from a health standpoint, it’s better to
brush your teeth before you eat, not after. The reason is
that brushing removes plaque from your teeth. So if you
remove plaque from your teeth before you eat, there’s no
plaque to cause bacteria to excrete acid and cause decay.
But if you brush your teeth after, which many people do,
that’s mainly for cosmetic purposes. It will get rid of excess
food, any smells, and staining, but from a health stand
point, you should brush your teeth before you eat.

MYTH #6:
Diet soda doesn’t hurt my teeth like regular soda.

FACT: Sugar in soda combines with bacteria in your mouth
to form acid. Diet or “sugar free” soda is just as harmful as
regular soda because it contains its own acid, and acid in
soft drinks is the primary cause of weakening
tooth enamel.

So the next time you have a belief about how to care for your teeth that sounds a little fishy, talk with your Dentist and ask for the facts.

You’ll have a bright smile and healthy teeth for years to come.

Get yourself a healthy and happy smile again. Do Visit Us!

Dr. Rajeev Kumar G
Expressions Dental Clinic - Multi Specialty
Koramangala 5th Block
9886335643
www.rajeev.dentist

Solutions To Missing Teeth!

Are you missing teeth? Dental implants are an effective way to replace missing teeth. They are designed to look, feel and function just like natural teeth. Dental implants are a popular and effective long-term solution for people who suffer from missing teeth, failing teeth or chronic dental problems. Because they fit, feel and function like natural teeth, dental implants are quickly becoming the new standard in tooth replacement.

1. DENTAL IMPLANTS
( Single Tooth or Multiple Teeth Replacement )
2. FIXED BRIDGE
( Implant Supported Bridges, Fixed In Denture, Snap On Denture, Regular Acrylic Denture )
3. RESIN-RETAINED BRIDGE
4. REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE
5. REMOVABLE COMPLETE DENTURE

Whether you're missing one tooth or several, Get yourself a healthy and happy smile again. Do Visit Us!

Dr. Rajeev Kumar G
Expressions Dental Clinic - Multi Specialty
Koramangala 5th Block
9886335643
www.rajeev.dentist

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