TREATMENTS IN DENTISTRY

INFORMATION REGARDING TOOTH

Tooth brush, a part of our life …
The habit of brushing teeth shall be formed for children as from the eruption of primary tooth in mouth. And for this parents have to be a model by being attentive to their mouth and teeth care and help them on brushing teeth until their hand skills improve. Because the habit of brushing teeth acquired in childhood means life time more healthy teeth and more healthy individuals.

Why are we afraid of dentists?
The fear of dentist is the leading wide spread fear in community following fear of airplane. If we have a fear of dentist, our self confidence is the required power to overcome this. Besides fear is a behavior that is learned. Thus we shall care about and consider our speeches and behaviors regarding fear near the children. We shall be conscious about the requirement of the belief of patient for the dentist besides the curing information and skill he has. Along with all the possibilities ensured by technology, performing a successful treatment shall be a significant mission in the frame of correct and harmonious patient-doctor relation and communication.

About tooth bleaching …
Tooth bleaching operation is being applied in accordance with the technologic conditions for individuals not being content of their tooth color. There are two kinds of tooth bleaching methods available as being home and office type. On the home type bleaching system night plaques being prepared at the clinic can be used easily by the patient. Bleaching operation is concluded under doctor's control at specific intervals.
On office type the operation is concluded at the end of 2 sessions at the clinic.

Shall the wisdom tooth be extracted?
In case of not having enough space on jaws, the wisdom tooth with disordered localization can not contribute to the chewing function and as being unable to be cleaned properly they cause the composition of cavities and inflammation abscess so it is convenient to have them extracted. Besides the recessed wisdom teeth with wrong drive direction shall be extracted as they would push the fore teeth. But in case of an early extraction of the large molar teeth, if the wisdom teeth are providing the chewing function instead of these then its extraction is not required.

Things to do after tooth extraction
-Hold the stype firmly in mouth for 1 hour.
-There may a slight bleeding after extraction. Avoid actions such as rinsing mouth or spitting; don’t suck the extraction area and tamper with your tongue. .
-After extraction, do not consume hot food and beverages for 3 days, prefer warm and soft nutrition..
-Do not use aspirin until it is permitted by your doctor; use your medication regularly if it is prescribed.
-Start mouth care the day after extraction, you can use a soft brush to brush your tooth without bleeding and damaging the extraction area.
-Do not smoke, consume alcoholic and fizzy beverages for a week after extraction.
-In case of having extreme pain staring 3 days after extraction apply our clinic.

What is the most convenient age for orthodontics treatment?
Your dentist and orthodontist decide whether you need orthodontic wires and when to start using them. The utilization of orthodontic wires as being wide spread in childhood and adolescence periods today increasing amount of adults are also using it. Orthodontic wires both reform the appearance of your teeth and ensures effective cleaning of your teeth after the conclusion of treatment. Thus the risk of abrasion on the irregular teeth surfaces and the number of areas hard to be reached having accumulation of plaque decrease.
Besides it shall be considered that the success of orthodontic treatment depends on the care you give for your teeth and gums.

Tooth treatment during pregnancy
-During pregnancy it is required to visit a dentist regularly in order to have a control.
In cases of having extreme pain and inflammation treatment shall be made without considering the period of pregnancy. Except special conditions tooth treatment and extraction is not unfavorable. But the sessions are kept as short as possible. In case of an anesthesia and application of medication it shall be applied to a gynecologist. The operations which could be postponed shall be performed after birth. .
The belief of ‘Each pregnancy makes the mother lose a teeth’ is wrong. If sufficient calcium is not received with nutrition then the amount required by the baby originates from the bones of the mother. No calcium dissolution from teeth occurs. Thus nutrition being rich in vitamins D, C and B12 shall be consumed during pregnancy.

Bruxism
The researches made indicate that one among four individuals have bruxism. It generally arises by the effect of psychological factors such as stress and fear. Some local factors, the defects on the jaw structure of the individual and the upper and lower teeth not conforming each other also have a role. On treatment first the factors causing bruxism shall be abolished. The assistance of psychiatrists shall be required in case of stress. If it depends on a defect of teeth then the required adjustments shall be made.
And for the protection of teeth, a tailor made night plaque from silicon based material shall be used."

Dental treatment on disabled patients
Treatment methods such as sedation or general anesthesia can be applied. For the dental treatment of mentally disabled patients hospitals or dental health centers shall be preferred having an operating room for dental treatment and providing dental service with general anesthesia unit.
Nutritional habits shall be considered, and water and mil shall be consumed instead of sweet and acidic nutrition.