Hannover medical center advices

If you want a smile that’s your crowning glory, you may need a crown to cover a tooth to help restore it to its normal shape and size.

A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance.

A crown can help strengthen a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth remaining to hold the filling. Crowns can also be used to attach bridges, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that’s already broken. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. It’s also used to cover a dental implant.

If your dentist recommends a crown, it is probably to correct one of these conditions. Your dentist’s primary concern, like yours, is helping you keep your teeth healthy and your smile bright.

How to avoid tooth ache?

Since most tooth  pain results from decay or  gum disease, you follow the instructions for oral and dental hygiene which will have a great  role in reducing the risk of tooth ache . These habits include:

• brushing teeth regularly , using  toothpaste containing fluoride.
• cleaning teeth using floss once a day at least.
• visit  the dentist at least twice a year to make the proper teeth care  and cleaning.

Tooth sensitivity is a state of discomfort or pain that afflicts one tooth or set of teeth when eating food or drinks hot or cold, sugary or sour or even when breathing cold air through the mouth. The pain can be sharp, sudden, and shoot deep into the nerve endings of your teeth.

What Causes Sensitive Teeth?

Sensitive teeth occur when the underlying layer of your teeth — the dentin — becomes exposed as a result of receding gum tissue (the protective blanket that covers the tooth roots). The roots, which are not covered by hard enamel, contain thousands of tiny tubules leading to the tooth’s nerve center (the pulp). These dentinal tubules (or channels) allow the stimuli — for example, the hot, cold, or sweet food — to reach the nerve in your tooth, which results in the pain you feel.

There are many factors that may lead to sensitive teeth, including:

• Brushing too hard. Over time, brushing too hard or using a hard-bristled toothbrush can wear down enamel and cause the dentin to be exposed. It can also cause recession of the gums (the gum tissue pulls away from the teeth).
• Use of whitening products

To Reduce Tooth Sensitivity?

Some steps you can take to prevent tooth sensitivity include:

• Maintain good oral hygiene. Continue to follow proper brushing and flossing techniques to thoroughly clean all parts of your teeth and mouth.
• Use a soft bristled toothbrush. This will result in less toothbrush abrasion to the tooth surface and less irritation to your gums. Brush gently and carefully around the gum line so you do not remove more gum tissue.
• Use desensitizing toothpaste. There are several brands of toothpaste available for sensitive teeth. With regular use you should notice a decrease in sensitivity. You may need to try several different brands to find the product that works best for you. Another tip. spread a thin layer of the toothpaste on the exposed tooth roots with your finger or a Q-tip before you go to bed. Do not use a tartar control toothpaste; rather, use a fluoridated toothpaste.

Tooth abscess is a painful infection at the root of a tooth or between the gum and a tooth. It’s most commonly caused by severe tooth decay.

What are the Symptoms of an Abscessed Tooth?

A toothache that is severe and continuous and results in gnawing or throbbing pain or sharp or shooting pain are common symptoms of an abscessed tooth. Other symptoms may include:

• Swelling and redness of the gum
• Fever
• Pain when chewing
• Sensitivity of the teeth to hot or cold
• Bitter taste in the mouth
• Foul smell to the breath
• Swollen neck glands
• General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling
• Swollen area of the upper or lower jaw
• An open, draining sore on the side of the gum

Treatment of  an Abscessed tooth  ?

Strategies to eliminate the infection, preserve the tooth, and prevent complications are the goals of treatment for an abscessed tooth.

To eliminate infection, the abscess may need to be drained. Achieving drainage may be done through the tooth by a procedure known as a root canal. Root canal surgery may also be recommended to remove any diseased root tissue after the infection has subsided. Then, a crown may be placed over the tooth.

The tooth may also be extracted, allowing drainage through the socket.

Finally, a third way to drain the abscess would be by incision into the swollen gum tissue

Dry mouth is an  uncomfortable condition or a cause of the continuing upset and malaise, it is also unhealthy conditions that are exposed lots of people may suffer . Fortunately, there are many effective ways to treat this problem: Saliva plays an important role in maintaining the health of the teeth and mouth, and one of the most important functions:

• Cleansing  and moisturizing mouth.
• Neutralizing acids resulting from the use of moisture devices to add some moisture to the  room air.

There are many reasons that lead to malocclusion, , twisting, or overlapping teeth. Some people have large teeth relative to the size of their mouths, causing crowding teeth due to the lack of sufficient space to accommodate the teeth.

In other cases we find in some people that the size of the upper jaw is different from the size of the lower jaw , creating the emergence of a deformed jaws.

What causes the teeth crowding ?

Most cases of crowded teeth and the emergence of one or both jaws together are hereditary cases, as is the case when you inherit the color of your eyes from one of your family members or when you inherit the size of your hand. the loss of some teeth at an early stage of the child’s age or an adult may be among the reasons leading to the exposure to the teeth to crowding and inconsistent bite.

• Error in conducting a dental restoration (for example: filling or crown)

• The jaw is not wide enough to accommodate all the erupting teeth .

• Gingivitis.

• Overpressure on the teeth and gums.

• Severe facial injuries may be a factor in unconscious bite case .

• Tumors of the mouth and jaw.

• The practice of some habits that are harmful to the health of the mouth and teeth and suffered by children PHC thumb, push the tongue, continuation of the child to use the pacifier or a bottle of milk even after the age of three What are the health problems that result from teeth crowding and inconsistent bite? The resulting damages

• Impede the process of proper chewing.

• The difficulty of maintaining a clean teeth which increases the risk of tooth decay, infections or gum disease.

• Stress teeth and jaw and mouth muscles which increases the risk of fracture or broken teeth.

• Dissatisfaction smile and negative effects of this feeling on a person’s self-confidence.

How do I know of my crowded teeth and inconsistency jaws?

Your dentist can detect the case of crowded teeth and malocclusion by conducting some medical examination to mouth, jaw, and external appearance of your face. Another indicator that your doctor look for:

• inconsistency teeth.

• abnormal facial appearance (especially at mouth area).

• Difficulty in chewing or biting.

• Difficulty speaking and Lisp.

The dentist usually refer you to an orthodontist (a competent diagnosis and treatment of teeth and inconsistent jaws.

What tests will be conducted by the Orthodontist?

X-ray: help to provide information on the location of the teeth and their roots under the gum, as well as the emergence of any teeth above the gum. it also shows the overall relationship between the teeth and jaws and between the jaws and head. Face photos: needs Orthodontist for these photographs for further tests related to the relationship of the teeth and jaw and head.

Tooth impression: when your dentist ask you to bite down on the material used to make the impression .

What are the methods of treating teeth crowding and inconsistent jaws?

After the diagnosis, the orthodontist will be able to determine the best method of treatment for you. your orthodontist may recommend various treatments, which can include:

braces to correct the position of the teeth removal of teeth to correct overcrowding reshaping, bonding, or capping teeth

Many of our visitors often indicate that their gums bleed when brushing teeth or when eating. I want to start saying that healthy gums do not bleed. There are multiple causes leading to bleeding gums, but the most common cause is a bacterial infection.

What relationship between bacteria and bleeding gums?

bleeding gums resulted when you do not follow the dentist instructions of dental care and hygiene .

 Or , due to Gingivitis , and the presence  of  plaque

• taking  certain drugs “as a heart disease and blood pressure medicines .”
• Lack of vitamin C.
• disturbance in hormones during adolescence or during pregnancy.
• fixing a tight dentures.

How serious bleeding gums?

Bleeding gums is a message from your gums to you. Telling you that your  bleeding gums need to care and cleaning. Your negligence of this letter may lead to increasing the problem of bleeding and the occurrence of complications . you may use a wrong  tooth brushing method . dentists advise teeth brushing for at least two minutes. But often the problem of bleeding gums continue even after brushing teeth properly for several days. This occurs because of the inability of toothbrush bristles to reach accumulated plaque in the areas between the teeth. So the  radical solution to the problem of bleeding gums is the  teeth cleaning by a dentist .

Dentist can ideally remove plaque and put an end for bleeding gums.

How can I avoid bleeding gums?

Key steps:

• Brush your teeth using a soft toothbrush after every meal.
• Use floss  once a day at least.
• Visit your dentist every six months at least to remove the plaque, which are difficult to access with a brush.
• rinse with warm water and salt.
• Avoid eating between the three main meals.
• Avoid eating foods high in carbohydrates to prevent the formation of plaque on the teeth.
• Eat foods of high  fiber content such as “apples, carrots, brown bread.”

Additional steps to reduce bleeding gums:

• Avoid smoking.
• If  your denture is tight (go  to the dentist immediately to solve  this problem.
• Avoid aspirin (unless under your physician advise).
• If you have a deficiency in vitamins (take Multivitamins once daily).
What is the benefit of eating high-fiber foods?

Eat high-fiber foods help to strengthen the gum tissue. Chewing fiber leads to generate moderate pressure which increases the activity of blood circulation in the gums, leading to more robust and resilient gums, gums in  this aspect  are similar to  body muscles requiring persistent  activation. On the other hand , neglect or lack of muscles exercise lead to weakness and atrophy , as well as the case of the gums . Eating soft foods frequently (such as hamburgers, French fries) leads to weakness and atrophy gum tissue, which minimizes  their ability to resist the attack of bacterial . It is worth mentioning that eating solid foods  as ice or  chicken bones or  opening  bottle caps or cracking nuts lead to tremendous pressure on the gums, leading to their tear and damage , and thus to its weakness, just as is the case with the muscles of the body .  high burden on muscles  lead to their tear and weakness .

Why some bad habits cause bad breath?

• Due to gum disease, caused these diseases due to failure to follow instructions for dental hygiene and due to the accumulation of dental caries
• unfixed denture

What are the products that help get rid of bad breath?

You can buy many mouthwash products in pharmacies, which may contribute to hide the bad breath temporarily. It should be noted here that these products do not fundamentally solve the problem. Ask your dentist to describe for you a type of oral antiseptics that work to kill germs.

Important tips to avoid bad breath:

1 – Brush your teeth after every meal dealt with and replaced brush your teeth with a new one every two or three months.
2 – If you are a denture users: you must remove it before going to sleep and clean it thoroughly before using it when you wake up from your sleep.
3 – stop smoking: or eating various tobacco products. Ask your dentist for some useful tips that will help you quit this harmful habit.
4 – try eating chewing gum products: preferably sugar-free types.

Plaque is a sticky non colored mix of bacteria , remains  of food and the substances they secrete. This plaque causes dental cares , infections and gum disease . If left alone, plaque buildup also gradually hardens, creating tartar or calculus on your teeth.

Causes of plaque and why considered as a health problem ?

This plaque is formed when the food remnants containing carbohydrates , like gaseous beverages , cake , sweets etc  repeatedly on the teeth . the bacteria lives on these food . The bacteria in tooth plaque are free to release acids that damage tooth enamel. Regular acid assaults on enamel can wear holes in teeth, commonly called cavities.

 “Tartar is petrified plaque, Once it’s there, you need a dentist’s help … tartar can’t be brushed off.” Tartar above the gum line also contributes to gingivitis, which is gum disease.and consequent jaw bones damage .

How to avoid plaque ??

• Brush your teeth gently twice a day, using a fluoride-containing toothpaste. The exact technique isn’t as important as concentrating to make sure you’re softly brushing all the surfaces of your teeth.

• Flossing Each Day. Brushing doesn’t reach the spaces between teeth, but plaque does. A simple daily flossing between teeth clears away plaque before it can cause damage. Flossing also cleans plaque at the gum line. If left alone, plaque below the gum line can lead to periodontal disease.

• Visit your dentist or oral hygienist and dentist once every six months to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your teeth.

• Consult your doctor the appropriateness of protective surfaces premolar – sealant – you.  A  cover layer of plastic coated surfaces of the teeth chewing to protect them from decay.

• Eating balanced meals and try to minimize the snacks that may be dealt with between the main meals. If you need to eat one of these snacks, you should choose healthy meals and nutritious, such as: skimmed yougert, cheese, fruit or fresh vegetables, such as apple, where he works to remove residue and food particles from the mouth as it helps saliva in the mouth on the formula acids resulting from plaque and thus mitigate the harm.

We often hear our visitors say : “Doctor  even I brush  my teeth every day ,  my gums bleed and my teeth still decay “. The secret lies in knowing the correct way of brushing teeth . you will find a number of tips on this page, which will contribute significantly to the reduction of  teeth  and gum problems, and will reduce your need to visit the dentist.

Please to follow up the following steps :

-Brushing teeth and gums together. The bacteria are living at the junction of teeth and  gum

-Brushing all surfaces of the teeth (external , chewing , and internal ). -Know the right angle  that touch brush teeth – 45 degrees.

-Move Brush in rotating and oscillating  manner to remove bacteria.

-Brushing teeth, including wisdom teeth – if any. -Brushing the tongue from the back to the front. -Brushing teeth twice a day at least.

What is the best toothbrush and why?

Best toothbrush is the soft, rounded-end bristles and a head that is small enough to reach all parts of your teeth , to remove the bacteria adherent plaque on the teeth.

Obviously the belief that the medium or coarse Brush removes debris  better, but studies have shown that this is not true, but vice versa, the medium or coarse Brush  remove the protective enamel layer of the teeth.

The teeth cleaning every six months is responsible for removing lime accumulated on the teeth, if any, and after removing solid tartar , all you have to do is to use a soft brush to remove plaque that accumulates constantly on your teeth.

What is the best toothbrush and why?

Best toothbrush is the soft, rounded-end bristles and a head that is small enough to reach all parts of your teeth , to remove the bacteria adherent plaque on the teeth. Obviously the belief that the medium or coarse Brush removes debris  better, but studies have shown that this is not true, but vice versa, the medium or coarse Brush  remove the protective enamel layer of the teeth.

The teeth cleaning every six months is responsible for removing lime accumulated on the teeth, if any, and after removing solid tartar , all you have to do is to use a soft brush to remove plaque that accumulates constantly on your teeth.

What is the best toothpaste?

I notice bleeding when brushing my teeth, what should I do? Bleeding is very natural in the first days of brushing your teeth properly. On the contrary, when you use a soft toothbrush ,  bleeding contribute to the activation  of the gums, and means you’re on the right track towards healthy teeth and gums. There is no scientific study prefers a  toothpaste on the other to protect against tooth decay.

But make sure when you buy toothpaste to find ”  a fluoride”  word on the pack . As the fluoride participates  significantly to strengthen teeth and reduce tooth decay.

1. Whitening toothpastes: you can find them on the shelves of  supermarkets , malls  or pharmacies and contain bleaching and chemicals materials . Whitening toothpastes do not make deeply bleaching  and you  could not obtain the better results such as those obtained at the dentist. The whitening toothpastes can bleach your teeth one degree or less. The whitening at the dentist can secure whitening of  teeth from three to eight degrees.

2. Home teeth whitening:

a)  the dentist makes  a special container according to your teeth size . this vessel allows  to the maximum degree of contact between the teeth and bleach solution. teeth whitening solution placed into the container and left  in the mouth at bedtime. This is the best home way to whiten teeth.

b) You can buy prefabricated container of the teeth, and this vessel  is of one size  for all, and is relatively effective but not like the one made by your dentist. Bleach solution is placed inside the bowl and left during  sleep period in the mouth.

c) whitening strips : You can buy these strips  in supermarkets  or pharmacies, and put them  on the front teeth twice a day for 30 minutes for two weeks, during which the materials located on the segment laundering teeth, and can live results of this bleaching period of four months.

3. Whitening at the dentist: better and faster means of teeth whitening, where the doctor uses materials severe bleaching, but does not affect the strength of the teeth, the doctor will put a protective layer of the gums around the teeth to avoid the effect of bleach it and then is put this material on the teeth directly. The laser can be used to accelerate the bleaching process.

What are the risks of teeth whitening?

There are two problems : the first  is increase of  tooth sensitivity to hot and cold and the second is the gum inflammation or irritation.

irritated gum is often caused due to the use of prefabricated home tray-based system which size may be larger than the required.

these two problems are temporary and may stop  within two to three days after stop whitening. use of toothpaste special for sensitive teeth (containing Potassium Nitrate ) which reduces the pain and irritation .