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Teeth Sensitivity After Scaling – Its Natural and Treatable

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Doctor I feel sensitivity, is it something to worry about? No, it’s natural and will fade away in a while. Phew! It is a normal thing to expect sensitive teeth after getting scaling treatment. It’s not that the dentist wants to make more money, in fact its natural. This sensitivity could be due to other reasons, but if there was a lot of calculus after cleaning sensitivity will only last for two to three days, if it prolongs, you must visit a nearby dentist . What Makes Your Teeth Sensitive? While going through a scaling treatment to have a cleaner, shiner and healthier teeth, the dentist removes the tartar or plaque from the surface of the teeth, making them plaque free in oral cavity. Therefore sometimes they become a bit sensitive. For patients who undergo a deep scaling and root planning treatment where tools are used between the gums and tooth roots, removing the tartar in the gum-line gets the root exposed therefore sensitivity increases and causes discomfort. However...

5 Key Facts To Justify Teeth Brushing At Night

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The common response of a dentist to a patient is brushing the teeth twice a day i.e., before breakfast and after supper. But truly, how many of you follow this advice? Mostly people regularly brush their teeth in the morning but seldom at night because at the end of the day, they might be lazy after spending a hectic time. Others hardly believe that skipping brushing can result in harming the teeth in the longer run. Therefore, given below are some of the key facts revealed that will surely justify the reason of tooth brushing at night. Controls Acid Production in The Mouth We eat a variety of food all day therefore production of acids in mouth is natural. However, these acids are neutralized by the calcium present in the saliva. As the saliva production slows down while we are sleeping therefore, the acid keeps accumulating ultimately damaging the teeth enamel and roots. If you brush your teeth at night, the fluoride will remineralize your teeth ultimately making them more...

Four Facts about Invisalign – Know Before You Go

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It is not wrong if we say that Invisalign is one of the greatest advancements in the dentistry field and being the clear brace technology, Invisalign has become a famous cosmetic treatment to straighten the teeth, close teeth gaps and adjust the overbites. Invisible braces, as they are mostly tagged, are mostly preferred by adults who want a discreet solution compared to traditional orthodontic treatment. And not just adults but this technique is becoming equally popular among teenagers. Due to the growing popularity of Invisalign innovation, it has become essential for dentists in Pakistan to clear the myths and facts. If you are also the one looking for Invisalign treatment, the following post will help clear the confusion and provide more details about the modern braces. Aligners Need to Stay on Your Teeth All The Time Invisalign braces, also known as aligners, are removable and this feature distinguishes it from traditional wire and bracket type of braces. It means you ...

Brush Or Floss - What Is More Important?

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You must have heard dentists repeating it countless time that brushing and flossing are key steps for maintaining an optimal oral care. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends everyone to brush teeth twice a day and floss your teeth at least once a day. However, the question remains there: is flossing more important than brushing? Surprisingly, the answer is “yes”. All the dentist in Pakistan agree that flossing plays a more important role in removing plaque and food particles because it reached the spots between your teeth and beneath the gums unlike a brush that cleans the front and back of the teeth. And these hard to reach parts are the ones that promote growth of dangerous bacteria, and failure to remove which can lead to serious issues such as gingivitis. However, for several lazy people, flossing can be too much of a process. Brushing seems to be an easier option. What are The Facts? All the dentists in Pakistan agree that when you do not floss, you a...

How To Achieve Optimal Oral Care With Food?

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You must have heard that all the dentists near you emphasize on the correct method of tooth brushing and flossing in order to achieve the cleanest mouth. Besides the extreme importance of brushing and flossing, your diet has an impact on oral health. You are aware of the food items that you must abstain if you want to keep your teeth healthy and beautiful, which include sweets, starchy foods and fizzy drinks. In addition, sticky chocolates and candies should also be avoided. However, you must know about the foods that promote good oral health. Incorporating the right food into your diet can strengthen teeth, keep them healthy and heal cavities naturally. Let’s have a look at the foods that are best for your oral health. Coconut Coconut oil pulling is an ancient yet fantastic oral detoxification procedure to remove toxins from your mouth and creating clean and antiseptic oral environment that is needed to prevent cavities and other oral diseases. Even nowadays, majority of...

Dental Floss – Difference between Waxed and Non-Waxed Floss

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Everyone wants a pretty smile but you cannot hop out of bed with a perfect pearly white smile without proper care and dental visits. Moreover, you may also know that gum disease begins at the gum line and between teeth. Therefore, in addition to brushing, flossing should be an integral part of your oral care routine. Flossing helps clear the food debris and remove the plaque from these areas where a toothbrush does not reach. But with several types of floss options to choose from, it gets difficult to decide what is best for your teeth. Waxed and un-waxed dental floss are two of the most common types available in market. Which Floss is Best? Before debating about any option, most of the dentists in Pakistan suggest that flossing is as important as brushing your teeth. Get your favorite flavor so that you love this activity. Most of the dentists in Pakistan recommend the use of waxed floss instead of un-waxed floss. Waxed floss has a smooth waxed texture that prevents...

Fluorosis – What is It And How to prevent It?

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Fluorosis is a condition that is caused by excessive fluoride in water during the years when a tooth develops inside the jawbone. It refers to aesthetic and structural defects in the tooth. Fluorosis can take place due to a number of reasons such as; swallowing fluoride toothpaste, consuming too much fluoride or taking too many fluoride supplements, excessive amounts of fluoride in drinking water. Therefore, majority of dentists in Pakistan recommend having an appointment with your dentist when the first tooth of your child erupts to assess his teething pattern and suggest you appropriate amount of fluoride for him. It is mandatory to know how much your child is ingesting fluoride until the age of 10. Fluoride is Not Only in Water Yes, you may be surprised to know that but it is true. Even formula fed infants receive 50 to 100 times more fluoride than exclusively breastfed infants do. You can ingest fluoride while breathing in certain contaminants in the air. It can even be...

Why Are Baby Teeth So Important?

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B aby teeth start forming way back in the womb. And before you figure it out, they will be erupting through your baby’s gums. The first baby teeth are also known as primary teeth and are extremely important – even if they fall out and are replaced with permanent adult teeth. To know more about how to care your baby’s teeth, you must meet a validated dentist in Lahore before the child turns one. Early Childhood Decay Baby teeth are also prone to cavities similar to adult teeth. It is also observed that several children get affected by tooth decay due to parents’ carelessness, before they even turn five. Without treatment, decay can spread deeper into the tooth – causing pain, infection and even damage to the underlying adult tooth. Eventually, the infected baby tooth cause extreme pain and need to be removed. Being a parent, you must do utmost efforts to keep those cavities away to avoid an early loss of a tooth and also get an appointment from the best dentist in ...

Why Do I Have Sensitive Teeth?

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Are your teeth tender? Do you pass on icy cold drinks or hot beverages knowing that they will make your teeth hurt? And sometimes, not just hot or cold drinks but few other things can also aggravate the pain such as sweet and sour foods or even cold breeze. If this is so, it is high time to talk to your dentist to track down the reason of this painful condition. This condition is called tooth sensitivity.  Tooth sensitivity is common name of dentin hypersensitivity or root sensitivity. When the hard enamel of teeth is worn down or gums have receded, exposing the tiny tube surfaces located in the dentin, pain can be caused in teeth by anything and they even affect your eating and drinking habits. Causes of Tooth Sensitivity But what causes sensitive teeth? Certainly, only a certified dentist can identify the underlying dental problems and recommend a treatment. However, we can list down few common dental issues that can cause tooth sensitivity. Worn tooth ename...