It is a safe and painless way to protect your teeth from decay. It is a protective plastic covering that is placed on the surfaces of the back teeth, and forms a solid shield that prevents food and bacteria from getting stuck in the small holes in the teeth causing cavities.
How do preventive fillings work?
Fillings create a smooth and protective barrier by covering all the small cracks and slopes on the surface of the tooth, as tooth decay easily begins in these cracks if they are not closed.
When should this be done?
Fillings are often placed as soon as the first permanent teeth appear, usually between the ages of 6 and 7, and the rest of the teeth are sealed as soon as they appear, and this is between the ages of 11 and 14
How long do these fillings remain on the teeth?
Studies indicate that preventive fillings may last a long time, and therefore the surface of the tooth will be protected from decay as long as these fillings remain in place, and maintaining good oral health and avoiding eating solid food will help these fillings remain for as long as possible, and in the event of damage to these fillings, Your dentist will easily detect and treat this damage during regular visits.
Can preventive fillings replace fluoride?
Of course not.. Preventive fillings provide protection for depressions and grooves on the molar surfaces of the back molars only, while fluoride provides protection for all tooth surfaces.
Therefore, preventive fillings and fluoride work together to prevent tooth decay.
Are preventive fillings sufficient alone to prevent caries?
Of course not.. Preventive fillings must be part of an integrated program to prevent tooth decay, which must include the following:
A healthy and appropriate diet.
Brushing the teeth using the correct method.
Use dental floss daily.
Fluoride application.
Teeth cleaning and tartar removal.
Periodic examination through the periodic visit to the dentist.
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Finally, if you are concerned about the health of your teeth, talk to us, we are here for you..and do not hesitate to seek help from our distinguished doctors..
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Dental fractures are common medical conditions, and they may occur for many factors, whether they are natural, such as aging and weak teeth, or due to some other factors such as accidents and injuries, or teeth grinding during the night, and other reasons. Teeth fracture may occur due to a variety of factors and causes, including: The stress caused by the habit of grinding teeth during
Tooth fracture may occur due to a variety of factors and causes, including:
The pressure resulting from the habit of grinding the teeth during the night, which occurs involuntarily.
The presence of very large fillings weakens the integrity of the teeth and leads to cracks.
Chewing or biting hard foods, such as ice, nuts or hard candy. Mouth injuries, as may happen with an injury or a fall.
Sudden changes in oral temperature, for example, from eating something very hot and then trying to eat something cold. Age, as most of the cracks in the teeth occur in the elderly. What are the types of fractures in the teeth?
Tooth fractures or cracks can occur in many shapes and levels, including the following:
Tooth enamel line cracks: They are very small cracks that are the strong outer covering of the teeth, and they do not cause any pain and do not require any treatment.
Edge fracture This type of fissure usually occurs around a dental filling, and usually does not affect the tooth's pulp (the soft center of the tooth where nerves, connective tissue and blood vessels are) and as a result does not cause much pain.
Cracks that extend into the gum line Teeth that have a vertical crack running through but have not yet reached the gum line are generally viable, however, if the fracture extends into the gum line, that tooth may need to be extracted, and immediate treatment offers the best chance of salvage the teeth.
Teeth split and the teeth have a crack that goes from its surface to the bottom of the gum line, in fact it can be separated into two parts, with such a comprehensive crack it is unlikely that the entire tooth will be saved, but the dentist may be able to save part of it.
Vertical root fracture This type of fracture starts below the gum line and extends upwards. It often doesn't produce many symptoms unless the tooth is infected, in which case chances are that the tooth will be extracted.
What are the symptoms of a broken tooth?
Not every cracked tooth produces obvious symptoms, but when it does, common elements of symptoms include:
Pain when chewing or biting food.
Sensitivity to heat and cold or sugary foods and drinks.
The pain is seldom continuous.
Swelling of the gums around the affected tooth.
What are the complications of having fractures in the teeth?
Perhaps the biggest complication of a cracked tooth is infection that can spread to the bones and gums. Some of the symptoms of a tooth infection, also known as a tooth abscess, include:
Who among us does not dream of white teeth and an attractive smile.. Undoubtedly, everyone dreams of that, and many of us resort to traditional methods and try them without knowing what their harms and consequences are..
Where charcoal has spread to whiten teeth, and in this article we will answer several questions, including: Is charcoal effective in teeth whitening?
It causes sensitivity in the teeth, especially when used for a long time Is toothpaste containing charcoal effective in teeth whitening?
It is preferable not to use toothpaste containing charcoal, because of the presence of abrasive granules for the first layer of the tooth (enamel)?
What are the safe and authorized methods for use in the field of teeth whitening?
If you want a bright white smile, we recommend that you talk to your dentist first about using traditional toothpaste to whiten surface stains or other whitening treatments for deeper stains or discoloration of the teeth.
The use of charcoal can be harmful and can erode the enamel. You can visit our dentist at Kidoun clinics to perform the examination and find the appropriate method for you. We have two types of whitening:
* Inside the clinic by plasma, and in this technique, blue plasma light is used to whiten the teeth.
* Or using home whitening molds, where a special mold must be in the same shape as the teeth, and its size is taken with the dentist.
Take good care of your teeth...
Finally, if you are concerned about the health of your teeth, talk to us, we are here for you..and do not hesitate to seek help from our distinguished doctors..