What they don’t What they don’t tell you at the tell you at the dentist?dentist?

Dr. Sandeep JainDr. Sandeep Jain

Smith & Jain (Dentists)Smith & Jain (Dentists)

Patient’s view Patient’s view

Children Children

What age to start brushing?What age to start brushing? As soon as teeth appear, 6-9 monthsAs soon as teeth appear, 6-9 months

What age to see a dentist?What age to see a dentist? Around 2-3 years Around 2-3 years

What age to have braces?What age to have braces? Check around 7-8 years.Check around 7-8 years.

It is only milk teeth, no need to fill as they are going to fall out It is only milk teeth, no need to fill as they are going to fall out anyway?anyway?

Not a good idea as they still hurtNot a good idea as they still hurt

What to do if my child has What to do if my child has an accident?an accident?

If the tooth falls out , wash it gently in If the tooth falls out , wash it gently in running water without scrubbing or running water without scrubbing or touching root, carry it in touching root, carry it in milkmilk and see and see dentist ASAP.dentist ASAP.

Oh my god! I need a Oh my god! I need a ROOT CANALROOT CANAL

Best form of torture?Best form of torture? Root canal really , really hurtsRoot canal really , really hurts

Should I get my wisdom Should I get my wisdom teeth taken out?teeth taken out?

No, not always.No, not always.

Gum disease Gum disease

Most common infection in humans Most common infection in humans 14 %-14 %- Guinness World Records 2003--Guinness World Records 2003--

caused by caused by BACTERIABACTERIA. . Made worse byMade worse by DiabetesDiabetes Smoking.Smoking. Stress Stress

Early signsEarly signs

Bleeding and swollen gumsBleeding and swollen gums Bad breath and tasteBad breath and taste Loose teeth, pain on chewingLoose teeth, pain on chewing Increasing spaces between teeth.Increasing spaces between teeth.

Teeth whiteningTeeth whitening

Is it safe? Will it make my teeth weaker?Is it safe? Will it make my teeth weaker? What are different ways to do it?What are different ways to do it? How long does it lastHow long does it last

Do medications effect my Do medications effect my mouth?mouth?

Yes, most medicines cause reduction in Yes, most medicines cause reduction in saliva causing decay in teeth.saliva causing decay in teeth.

Why do I have a black line Why do I have a black line over my old crowns over my old crowns

What is a smile What is a smile makeover??makeover??

Smile makeovers Smile makeovers

I always have bad breath, I always have bad breath, but I brush twice a day but I brush twice a day

Brush at least for Brush at least for 22 minsmins. .

Garlic ,onions, tobacco.Garlic ,onions, tobacco.

If you don't brush tongue and If you don't brush tongue and floss daily.floss daily.

Lung, liver disease.Lung, liver disease.

MedicationsMedications

Mouthwashes are generally Mouthwashes are generally ineffective.ineffective.

Flossing Flossing

I stopped flossing because my gums I stopped flossing because my gums bleedbleed whenever I floss. whenever I floss.

Too difficult as my teeth are too tight.Too difficult as my teeth are too tight. No need. No need. EVERYDAY???EVERYDAY???

Implants Implants

Am I too old for implants?Am I too old for implants? PainfulPainful Go to hospitalGo to hospital

Recent advances in Recent advances in ImplantsImplants

20 mins Surgery like extraction.20 mins Surgery like extraction. Treatment completed in 4 to 6 weeks .Treatment completed in 4 to 6 weeks . Shorter, smaller implants-avoid bone Shorter, smaller implants-avoid bone

grafting.grafting. 95% success rate95% success rate In the clinic under local injection onlyIn the clinic under local injection only

My dentures are looseMy dentures are loose

Implant Smile Implant Smile