bridges & crowns

Bridges & crowns - Align & Smile Dental Care NOIDA

What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is tooth covered by a tooth-shaped cap known as a dental crown. Crowns enhance the look, shape, and alignment of teeth. The most common materials used to create them are porcelain, metals, metal alloys, composite resin, or a combination of these.

What are dental bridges?

To replace lost teeth, dental bridges are employed. One or more fake teeth are attached to dental crowns on either side of the gap to form a traditional bridge. Usually, porcelain that matches the color of your natural teeth is used to make fake teeth.

What varieties of dental bridges are there?

Three varieties of dental bridges are often applied in dental practise: standard bridges. On the teeth that are close by, crowns are first applied. The bridge, which may have one or more fake teeth, is supported by the teeth next to it. The vast majority of the time, conventional bridges are used. spans with cantilevers. Only one side of the false teeth are supported by this kind of bridge. Only locations with minimal wear and tear are ideal for cantilever bridges. bridges with resin bonds. A metal framework that is attached to your natural teeth holds false teeth in place. Only the front teeth are typically used with this kind of bridge.

What are the advantages of dental crowns and bridges?

Restore and maintain your natural bite. Keep your teeth in the proper location. Prevent further dental decay and disease. Restore full oral health function. Improve your ability to chew and speak. Enhance your appearance and smile.

How are dental crowns made?

Your dentist will prepare the tooth for the crown at the initial session. Your dentist will first use local anesthetic to numb the region before reducing your natural tooth to make way for the repair. The prepped tooth will next be the subject of an impression by your dentist, which will then be delivered to a dental laboratory. Your tooth will be fitted with a temporary crown at the conclusion of your initial session to keep it safe while the permanent crown is being created. Your dentist will inspect the fit of the crown after receiving it before applying dental cement to secure it. The finished crown will be sculpted and polished to resemble your teeth's natural appearance.

Dental bridges: How are they made?

The process for installing a dental bridge is as follows: Locate the defected tooth to be crowned. The dentist will inspect both side teeth of the damaged tooth or teeth. And check the supporting power. The dentist will install dental crowns on the teeth next to the gap. The imprints of teeth will then be taken by your dentist and sent to a dental laboratory. The imprints may be used by the dental lab to create a bridge that will comfortably fit in between the support teeth. The dentist will check the fit of your bridge after it is finished before applying dental cement to secure it to the support teeth.

How should I take care of my dental bridges and crowns?

Treating dental bridges and crowns the same as your natural teeth is recommended. Because cavities can still form under a crown, maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial. Make sure to brush and floss your teeth twice a day to avoid oral health issues. Crowns and bridges may last a lifetime with appropriate maintenance.

General Dentistry

Genral Dentistry - Align & Smile Dental Care NOIDA

Why is dental hygiene a crucial component of overall and dental health?

The ultimate requirement of dental hygiene is to stop issues with oral health before they arise. Unhygienic conditions in the oral cavity create oral cavity problems and dental problems particularly in children ad village folks where awareness is less. Oral cavity problems affect the various body systems. Oral hygiene provides protection to the whole body in general and particularly prevents cavities and periodontal disease by getting rid of dangerous germs from teeth and gums.

Why dental cleaning by a professional is advocated?

Professionals in dentistry use standard quality-based methods with specialized tools, to remove plaque (Plaque is a bacterial coating that accumulates over time on the surface of your teeth. Plaque may erode your tooth enamel and lead to cavities development, periodontal disease, and gum inflammation.), tartar (tartar is hardened plaque and can be removed well by the professionals), and stains from your teeth. The tobacco and pan chewing people have enhanced cleaning problems and required special teeth cleaning operations. Awareness creation to follow the periodical checks is necessary to maintain good dental health. The current dental health will determine how frequently one should get checks. A suitable preventative program with the assistance of certified professionals is the best way for dental cleaning processes.

What exactly causes gingivitis?

The bacteria in plaque and tartar causes gingivitis – inflammation in the gums, which can irritate the gums, create redness, swelling, soreness, bleeding, and poor breath. These are taken care of by professional dentists. If left unchecked, it may lead to periodontitis with severe symptoms as above but may lead to damage to bones and teeth and may follow tooth extraction and replacement.

ADVANCED GUM TREATMENT

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What is the best treatment for Advanced gum problem or Periodontitis?

Flap surgery is the procedure of choice where in a flap is raised and infection is debrided out.

What is the success rate of Periodontal / flap Surgery?

Post-operative care is required. After surgery it is important to maintain good oral hygiene or else the treatment may fail.

How Will my teeth become loose after this treatment?

Long Does A Dental Filling Last? The process is intended to increase the health of gums which in turn favors teeth stability. However, it is very important to follow post operative instructions as advised by doctor.

How serious is advanced gum disease?

If infection is not controlled, then it may damage the underlying bone and may cause loosening of the teeth.

Braces & Aligners

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What is the right age to get Braces or Aligners?

There is absolutely no specific age. The treatment can be carried out at any age. However, it is better to start the treatment early or whenever the problem is detected to prevent complications later. The right age for a child for first visit to orthodontist is around7yrs. With the advent of Aligners more and more adults are opting to get their crooked teeth straight.

Is this treatment painful?

You may feel discomfort or have pain in the initial days of your treatment, but it reduces as you get used to this. Your doctor may prescribe certain medication. Rinses with warm saline water also helps you to ease out the discomfort.

Are there any food restrictions with the treatment?

With braces you will have to avoid hard, nutty crunchy and sticky foods that can break the braces. For the first 2-3 days it is advice to have soft food to prevent breakages. It is advised to have a small morsel of food and give time to chewing. With Aligners, however, there are no restrictions in food as it needs to be removed while eating. So, you can get your teeth aligned and at the same time enjoy your favorite food!

Is it necessary to wear retainers after the treatment?

With braces you will have to avoid hard, nutty crunchy and sticky foods that can break the braces. For the first 2-3 days it is advice to have soft food to prevent breakages. It is advised to have a small morsel of food and give time to chewing. With Aligners, however, there are no restrictions in food as it needs to be removed while eating. So, you can get your teeth aligned and at the same time enjoy your favorite food!

dental filling

Dental Filling - Align & Smile Dental Care NOIDA

What guidelines apply following a dental filling?

After a dental filling, it is advisable to refrain from eating anything tough, chewy, or sticky for up to two weeks. Avoiding hot or cold meals and beverages may also be beneficial if you have sensitive teeth. You can brush your teeth right away after getting a dental filling.

How soon can I eat after filling?

After receiving a tooth filling, patients are advised to wait at least two hours before resuming their normal eating routine. Even so, you should stay away from extremely dense or sticky foods.

How long do dental fillings last?

A metal filling should typically last for 15 years before needing to be changed, though this can vary depending on a few factors, such as whether you clench or grind your teeth. To create tooth-colored fillings, tiny glass and plastic particles are combined.

How frequently can a filling be changed?

The maximum number of times a filling can be changed is undefined. Once the hole is too big, we usually cease replacing the tooth filling. Your tooth will no longer be able to keep enough strength if you have more filling material than natural tooth material.

dentures

Dentures - Align & Smile Dental Care Noida

Can I go to bed with dentures on?

Dentures can be worn at night, although it is advised to take them out. To allow your gums and bones a chance to recover from the strain of the denture during the day, you should take out your dentures at night. You should never neglect dental care when wearing your dentures 24 hours a day. Dentures ought to be washed at night and kept in water overnight.

Can I use my dentures to eat normally?

It typically takes some time for patients to become acclimated to their dentures since they need to learn how to utilize them properly. You should eventually be able to eat regularly, but it might take longer for you to get used to eating tougher or stickier things. The dentures may be stabilized and held in place while you learn how to adjust to them, and using a small quantity of denture glue (no more than three or four pea-sized dabs on each denture) may help.

When I eat, the back of my dentures rises. What shall I do?

It's possible that your dentures don't fit well or that the implants aren't in the best place. Generally, this can be fixed by adding (additional) implants or by making the denture fit better. You can get assistance with this from your prosthodontist.

If you lose your teeth to oral cancer, is it possible to get dentures to replace them?

See a prosthodontist for advice. To allay these worries, some patients are required to wait before having their dentures fitted. The specifics of the cancer treatment are crucial and may influence the schedule and mode of treatment.

kids dentistry

Kid's Dentistry - Align & Smile Dental Care NOIDA

What Is the minimum age for visiting a Kid’s Dentist?

One must take the child to the pediatric dentist as soon as the first tooth erupts in their mouth or is in process of eruption.

How long a Pediatric Dentist consultation is required?

A child must visit a pediatric dentist till the age of 14, or around as this is the time by which all their permanent teeth are in developed stage.

When should a child start brushing their teeth?

Brushing for kids should start with the eruption of the first tooth. The paste should be grain size quality with an ultra-soft brush.

What is the importance of milk Teeth?

Milk teeth play some roles, like: Support of biting, chewing, and grinding the food Guidance in speech patterns and training. Development of the jaw bones and muscles. Provide the necessary shape of the mouth.

root canal treatment

Root Canal Treatment - Align & Smile Dental Care Sector 18 NOIDA

Is RCT a painful procedure?

The procedure is done under Local Anesthesia where the tooth to be treated is made numb first. You may feel instrumentation pain, but you will be prescribed certain medicines to prevent any discomfort. Your doctor may even advise you not to chew on the affected side.

How much time does this procedure take?

Depending upon the amount of infection the procedure may require one or two appointments. On average the duration may be 45 minutes to 60 minutes for a single root tooth and one with multiple teeth may require an hour and half.

When can I eat after RCT?

Since the procedure is carried out under Local Anesthesia, it is advised not to eat till the numbing effect goes away as you may accidentally bite your cheeks and tongue. You should eat soft food and avoid extreme hot or cold food as teeth may feel a little sensitive.

Can I brush on the side where the procedure is done.? Y

ou can brush your teeth as normal to maintain good oral hygiene, however, avoid flossing on that side. Gargling with warm saline water 3-4 times a day will also reduce inflammation of gums.