Many of us, in our busy lives, do not pay much attention to our dental/Tooth needs, which can become agonising and depressing.
Your earnest measures to maintain Oral Hygiene will pay off very well; as the saying goes, “Mouth is the mirror to our body”.
I am excited to introduce the Dental health-related “frequently asked questions” and “breaking the myths” from this edition onwards, which can improve the standards of our Oral Hygiene.
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Q: Does tooth cleaning weaken the tooth and create gaps between teeth?
Ans: Tooth cleaning, professionally known as scaling, does not weaken the tooth structure or create gaps between them.
Q: What do we expect from the scaling procedure?
Ans: Scaling is a professional tooth cleaning procedure by which plaque and tartar are removed from the tooth surface and surrounding gums. The descaling process exposes the tooth surface, creating a feeling of gaps between the teeth.
Q: Is it advised to undergo scaling once in 3 months?
Ans: No. This depends on the plaque formation on the teeth’ surface. A Dental Checkup and proper tooth brushing can ascertain the duration and frequency of the scaling procedure once every six months.
Q: Should I visit my Dentist only when my tooth hurts?
Ans: This is a misconception. Following once every six months, a Dental Checkup can prevent sudden onset of tooth pain and nightmares. As the old dictum goes, “Prevention is better than cure”.
Q: My kid's lower front tooth fell at the age of 7. It has been over three months now, and the new set of teeth has not come out. Should we scrape the gums with a pointed object or raw rice husk?
Ans: Normally, the front upper and lower set of permanent teeth erupt between 7 and 9.5 years of age. The time duration for an adult tooth to replace a milk tooth is anywhere between 3 months and 6 months. At times, it can take even 9 months. Do not panic, nor prick or poke the gum pad with sharp objects, as it may become injurious.
