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Dental office’s will likely have concerns about keeping patients and staff safe during the (COVID-19) and may have questions about what to do during a dental emergency.

Patients must be aware that no emergency and prophylactic care will be postponed until the emergency is clear. This is the recommendation or in some states, prohibition is concern for our current condition caused by COVID-19 and the need is to conserve dental supplies, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), for use in emergencies. Another consideration is to focus on caring for patients experiencing dental emergencies, so dental emergencies do not add to volume challenges.

How to prevent transmission in office?

* Temperature readings upon arrival and a series of wellness questions .

* Having patient rinse with hydrogen peroxide before each appointment. COVID19 is susceptible to oxidation this will reduce the salivary load of oral bacteria.
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* Use high speed evacuation for dental procedure producing an aerosol.

* Making sure the ( PPE ) personal protective equipment is being used appropriately for the procedures.

* Use a rubber dam when possible to decrease exposure to infectious agents.

There are many different reasons behind tooth , some are common. As many of these causes are lifestyle. The good news is if the are , they’re easily removed.

It’s no surprise food and drinks are one of the leading causes of stained teeth. And sadly, it doesn’t discriminate between the healthy stuff and the junk:

* Sugary foods:The high sugar content found in sweets and soft drinks feeds the bacteria in your mouth, while also releasing acids that cause decay. This can lead to dark spots.
* Coffee, tea and wine: These drinks contain acidic polyphenols called tannins, which can lead to staining. The change in colour of your teeth, even comes down to the type of tea you’re drinking such as green tea and turns grey , where black tea can cause yellow staining.
* Berries and Acidic Foods: Richly berries such as blueberries and blackberries can stain your teeth. Also, the acidic and citrus foods such as pineapples or tomatoes can eat away at your tooth’s enamel.

Anti-plaque fluoride helps prevent it brightens and whitens teeth without while preventing cavities and formation. It’s a gentle, vanilla minty paste that freshens breath and provides a clean, “Just brushed feeling” that lasts all day long . Finally, lightens teeth without harmful peroxides.

OUR32 Tips on Dental Implants.

Implants are created from pure titanium. They’re small and fit in the bone under the gum like a regular tooth root.

There are three common types of dental implants

•Endosteal
•Subperiosteal
•Zygomatic

Endosteal implants are the most common type of dental implants. They require a healthy jawbone for the post to fuse to. There are placeholder posts that are shaped like screws. They put into the jaw that the false teeth are fitted onto.
Once the procedure is done it will require time to fuse together and create a stronghold. After healing the false tooth/teeth can be placed on the post.

Subperiosteal Implants is the main alternative to Endosteal Implants. Instead of being fixed into the jawbone, subperiosteal implants rests on top of the bone but still under the gum.
A metal frame is placed under the gum with a post attached to it. The gum then heals around the frame to hold it in place. The false teeth are secured to the poles that come from the gum. This procedure is only used if the patient doesn’t have enough jawbone for an implant.

Zygomatic implants are the least common type of dental implant. It’s the most complicated implants and least available. This procedure should only be done if patient doesn’t have enough jawbone for the Endosteal implant.
The implant is placed in the patient’s cheekbone rather than the jawbone.

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Tips For New Dentures

When Replacing missing teeth with your new dentures can brighten your smile’s and appearance , while giving you a boost in confidence.

The first most important to know that adjustments are normal after receiving your dentures. It can take a while for your tissues to become used to the new prosthesis. Its not uncommon to require few adjustments in the first couple of weeks.

Once you receive and get in new dentures, there are certain foods you will need to avoid, such as hard nuts or sticky foods. Most patients do well with softer foods in the beginning, such as eggs, yogurt, cooked vegetables, fish, potatoes, etc.

It’s important to know dentures can accumulate plaque and tartar just like your natural teeth, and can stain. Therefore, it is important to brush your dentures using a soft toothbrush or denture brush, warm water, and an antibacterial soap. Your dentures should also be washed in a denture cleanser daily to eliminate debris, food particles, and bacteria.

Even though you’re missing all of your natural teeth, its very important you continue brushing your gums, tongue, and cheeks with toothbrush and toothpaste twice a day. This will not only eliminate the bacteria that causes bad breath, it will also prevent infections.

OUR32 Tips on Dental Crown

Chipped or broken tooth? A dental crown is recommended to restore tooth and improve appearance. Crowns may be required when your tooth has a large filling and has lost the natural tooth structure or if your tooth has had a root canal (RCT) therapy or cosmetic reasons.

There are many types of dental crowns made from stainless steel, porcelain fused to metal, ceramic or resin.

Typically, there are two visits to prepare and place a dental crown. Dentist will take x-rays to check the roots of the tooth and the surrounding bone for any decay or other trouble that could lead to infection or injury. Next, the tooth that will receive the crown is prepared including filing. Paste or putty shall be used to make an impression of the tooth so that the crown does not interfere with your bite. If using a porcelain crown, select the shade that matches the color of the your existing teeth.

Crown will be designed and manufactured and then securely installed. The dentist will start by numbing the tooth and the surrounding area with local anesthetic and then proceed to cement the new crown in its permanent place.

A crown can make such a huge difference in the everyday life of a patient who has suffered for too long with a broken tooth.

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OUR32 Tips on RCT (Root Canal Treatment)

RCT is a procedure that treats a severely infected tooth down to the ends of tooth . During this treatment, the nerve and of the tooth is completely removed. When completed the dentist cleans up the tooth and seals it up to prevent any further infection. If left untreated, you may have an infected tooth with more serious problems which can spread to the surrounding tissue. So while the procedure sounds unpleasant, it is far better than its alternative.

The reasons for infection include severe tooth decay, recent dental procedures, large fillings and cracks/ chips in the teeth. If the cause of your tooth pain is serious or in the tooth pulp, your may recommend a root canal.

Not all mouth pains necessarily warrant a , but the following are indicative:
• Serious tooth pain when eating or chewing
• Lingering teeth pain and to hot or cold
• A small pimple like bump on the gums near the teeth
• Severely darkening of tooth to the point of chipping off
• Tenderness or swelling in the gum area

Let’s get to the root of the issue and address. Root canals have the reputation of being painful. Actually, most people report that the procedure itself is no more than having a filling placed.

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OUR32 Tips on Life after Dental Extraction.

Getting a tooth pulled is not exactly on the top of anyone’s can’t-wait-to-do-list. Most people don’t need anything more than an over the counter painkiller such as Tylenol. Make sure you take a dose immediately after the and don’t wait until the wears off. Sleep with your head elevated on a pillow, the night after surgery. Getting your blood pumping can lead to bleeding in the tooth socket.

Avoid rinsing the day of and the day after surgery. The following days rinse gently with warm salt water, being careful not to dislodge the clot formation in the site.

Avoid brushing over the extracted tooth. You may gently wipe with piece of gauze; it is best to let the site heal on its own. Medicated rinse “Peridex” is enough of a brushing for a few days.

Placing an ice pack on your face in the area where the surgery was performed will help reduce the swelling and pain. If pain increases even after day three, call your to check or other trauma. In most cases, Motrin/Ibuprofen is the best anti-inflammatory/pain reliever available. If you have an allergy, cannot take Motrin, or it makes your stomach hurt.
If you’re prescribed , make sure to take them in entirely and don’t stop when you start to begin feeling better.

Bleeding
The color of blood should decrease to clear-ish red and fluid-like during extraction or later. If after few hours the bleeding is still profuse and deep in color, place a moist tea bag over the site and bite down with gentle pressure. Recheck the bleeding every 30 minutes. If bleeding does not reduce or stop by 7 hours or if you feel dizzy, call emergency.

Food
Eating may be difficult until anesthetic wears off. Limit your diet to soft foods such as mashed potatoes and eggs or yogurt. Also, avoid any sucking for 48-72 hours after surgery, as this can remove the clot that is forming.

Sutures
Sutures may be necessary to create a better healing outcome. Some will come out on there own, while others will need to be removed. Use mouth rinses and salt water rinses to maintain clean or plaque accumulation until they are gone/ removed.

No To***co
Ni****ne will stop the formation of a good blood clot which is the first step in the healing process. Smoking on a cigarette can dislodge any clots and cause a dry socket. Refrain from any to***co use for the first 24 hours after surgery, and try to minimize its use for another 48 hrs. Healing time is typically 2-4 weeks if good oral hygiene is maintained. During this period the gums will heal over and after that period the bone will heal in under the gums for another two months.

Go home and rest and allow your body to respond better and give it a chance to recuperate.

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