A-Z info on dental terminology for a lay man.
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Sedation Dentistry
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Dental Sedation
- Makes even a 4 hour appointment seem like 10 minutes.
- Relaxing and comfortable
- Total amnesia, you will not remember a thing
- Qualified medical sedationist administers sedation
- Safe and reliable
- All your work can be done at once
- Perfect for people who hate the dentist
If I'm Having Sedation...
- You must fast from midnight, a small amount of water is OK
- You cannot drive for the rest of the day.
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Sensitive Teeth
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Causes:
1. worn tooth enamel
2. Exposed tooth roots.
3. Other causes: a cavity, a cracked or chipped tooth, or a side effect of a dental procedure, such as bleaching.
4. Vigorous or harsh scrubbing, highly abrasive toothpaste, and excessive brushing and flossing
5. Tooth grinding (bruxism) can fracture teeth and cause sensitivity.
6. Acidic foods and drinks, such as carbonated drinks, citrus fruits, wine and yogurt — all of which can remove tooth enamel
Treatment:
Causes:
1. worn tooth enamel
2. Exposed tooth roots.
3. Other causes: a cavity, a cracked or chipped tooth, or a side effect of a dental procedure, such as bleaching.
4. Vigorous or harsh scrubbing, highly abrasive toothpaste, and excessive brushing and flossing
5. Tooth grinding (bruxism) can fracture teeth and cause sensitivity.
6. Acidic foods and drinks, such as carbonated drinks, citrus fruits, wine and yogurt — all of which can remove tooth enamel
Treatment:
If you're concerned about sensitive teeth, start by visiting your dentist. He or she can identify or rule out any underlying causes of your tooth pain. Depending on the circumstances, your dentist might recommend:
- Desensitizing toothpaste. After several applications, desensitizing toothpaste can help block pain associated with sensitive teeth.
- Fluoride. Your dentist might apply fluoride to the sensitive areas of your teeth to strengthen tooth enamel and reduce pain.
- Covering exposed root surfaces. If receding gums are the cause of your sensitive teeth, your dentist might apply a sealant to cover the exposed tooth roots.
- Root canal. If your sensitive teeth cause severe pain and other treatments aren't effective, your dentist might recommend a root canal — a procedure used to treat problems in the tooth's soft core (dental pulp).
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