Of course it is not harmful. There is even a department based on this process. Dental calculus is the causative factor of all gingival diseases. Ultimately, it must be removed from the mouth by conscious and competent hands. However, staying away from oral hygiene practices with the logic of "however, my dentist cleans it" contributes to the accumulation of tartar after each procedure. The important thing is not to clean the tartar, but to keep the teeth clean. Because tartar cleaning is not a cosmetic job, it is a form of treatment.

It does not have a period. Because the aim is to keep the teeth and oral tissues clean during the period between examinations and controls. Instead, a physician check-up every 6 months would be a more appropriate recommendation.

There is no need for any other method other than classical methods to keep your teeth clean. In fact, the misuse of abrasive substances such as baking soda or salt can cause dental abrasions or gingival recession due to trauma. If a methodical brushing with a suitable toothbrush and toothpaste can be made a habit, there will be no need for another unproven method.

In fact, this issue has divided the physician community into two. In addition to physicians who do not believe in its benefits, there are colleagues who have proven that the studies yield results. We, as Medicodent physicians, accept that teeth whitening will be successful if all of the appropriate technique, appropriate equipment and appropriate notion guidance and appropriate case selection criteria are combined at the same time. Because if the definition of health is made as a state of complete physical, biological and spiritual well-being, the person who is not satisfied with the color of their teeth and considers it a problem is considered unhealthy. For the person who fits this definition, teeth whitening will be a form of treatment. However, to be admitted, the main problem of patients who come to our clinic with the expectation of teeth whitening is teeth that look dirty with coloring agents. And the treatment of this is calculus cleaning and polishing, which is a professional but very routine procedure and experience shows that for many people this procedure is the most appropriate treatment. However, the method we call vital bleaching can be applied to people who still want their teeth to look whiter. However, patient expectations should not exceed the limits of reality. Utopian expectations cannot be met and dissatisfaction occurs in teeth whitening. In addition to this, if we give an example; It is necessary to take the risk of minimal damage as much as the damage we see from tea or the radiation we receive while watching TV and despite everything, teeth whitening can be done in the presence of suitable conditions. And getting successful results is not difficult at all.

The reason is the habit of teeth grinding and/or clenching. Bruxism (teeth grinding) is the clenching and grinding of the teeth, usually caused by strong jaw movements during sleep. Often individuals with this habit are not aware of it. Causes of teeth grinding; stress and malocclusion (disorders in alignment and alignment of teeth). The following symptoms can be seen in the mouth and tissues as a result of teeth grinding: Wear on the chewing surface of the teeth; tooth fracture. Hypersensitivity of the teeth; Retraction of gingival and notch-shaped abrasions that occur at the gingival level in the neck of the tooth and usually occur together with it. Shaking of teeth; Irritation of the cheeks; muscle pain; Headache; Pain in the jaw joint. Treatment: The "night plaque" applied by the dentist is the most important tool used in the symptomatic treatment of teeth grinding. In addition, some additional treatments are also required. stress treatment; Measures to provide comfortable sleep, Renewal of incorrectly made dental fillings and coatings, Prosthesis applications instead of missing teeth.

It will not be ethical for a physician to engage in any brand of toothpaste. What matters is not what paste you clean with, but to what extent you follow the mechanical cleaning procedures. If your doctor does not recommend a brand to you, you will not lose anything. Any known paste will do. Because even brushing with water can show significant proficiency.

The first and the most important symptom of gingival diseases is gingival bleeding. It manifests itself even more with color, deformities and bad breath in the gums. Healthy gingiva is pale pink in color. It is firmly adhered to the tooth and bone, and has a shiny - grainy appearance similar to an orange peel. The main cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky transparent layer that is firmly attached to the tooth. You can notice plaque by scraping your teeth with your fingernail. If the bacterial plaque is not removed, it hardens and deposits called dental plaque. Toxins (harmful substances) produced by bacteria in plaque damage the gums. Toxins wash the supporting tissues around the gums, move away from the teeth, and more bacterial plaque accumulates in the formed periodontal pockets. As periodontal disease develops, the pockets become deeper. Bacterial plaque adheres to the exposed root surfaces of the teeth. The bony support of the teeth is lost and untreated teeth begin to wobble and eventually have to be extracted.

Excessive consumption of tea and coffee causes yellowish brown stains on the teeth. This can be perceived as an aesthetic loss. As a result, these areas become accumulation areas where dental calculus will hold, especially in patients with inadequate oral hygiene, and contribute to the formation of gingival diseases. If possible, tea and coffee consumption should be reduced, and teeth should be brushed for at least 2 minutes, twice a day.

Bad breath is caused by a gas called volatile sulfur, which is the waste product of dead bacteria. The bad odor in the breath is mostly from the mouth. An infection in the mouth, an advanced gum disease or just bacteria that settle on food residues left in the mouth for more than a few hours cause odor. Other systemic problems that cause odor are: Tonsillitis, lung inflammation, sinusitis, diabetes (acetone odor), gastrointestinal diseases, kidney failure (fishy odor), liver and metabolism disorders. First of all, the cause of bad breath should be diagnosed and treated accordingly. All caries are treated if there is a need to do in oral odors. Gum disease is treated. Pockets and calculus are eliminated. Impacted and semi-impacted wisdom teeth are extracted.

First of all, it should be known that there is no longer a painful treatment in dentistry. Nerve blockade of the application area is performed as necessary with the appropriate anesthesia to be performed before each intervention. The patient does not feel any pain during the operation if the appropriate anesthesia methods are applied. In this regard, it is imperative that the physician has a command of the subject. It should be preferred that the physician is competent in the specific intervention performed. Apart from this, there is no special pain specific to the implant operation, and it is possible that there are simple discomforts after an ordinary tooth extraction. Ordinary pain that may occur after the placement of the implant can be easily relieved with painkillers. Although 98% of our patients feel that their past fears are unfounded after the operation, they report that they are as comfortable as if they had not undergone any operation.

Frequently asked questions about teeth.

Wisdom teeth are the teeth at the back of the mouth that are prone to decay due to their location and are often out of function. There is no rule that says 'it will be taken absolutely' and they create problems at a rate of 70%. For example, it is an event that we do not want to be able to come out because it cannot find a place in the mouth, because in such a case it is highly likely that it will act as a focal infection source in the place where it is located. In addition, there may be difficulties in opening and closing the mouth and the application of force to make the adjacent teeth crooked. Therefore, physician control on this issue is essential.

Frequently asked questions about teeth.

Orthodontic treatment can be applied at any age to any patient whose growth and development potential continues. However, every disease, every case, every oral condition, as well as every age, has its own specific conditions that need attention. Learn these from your doctor.

Frequently asked questions about teeth.

It is not right to use antibiotics every time your have tooth pain. We dentists do not recommend antibiotics unless the patient has an acute infection. If you have tooth pain, it would be best to use pain relievers such as paracetamol instead of antibiotics, and consult a dentist as soon as possible to identify and treat the source of pain. Do not forget that it is completely wrong and inconvenient to rinse your mouth with liquids such as alcohol and cologne for toothache, to put an aspirin tablet on the area or to apply inappropriate and irrelevant chemicals such as hydraulic oil.

Frequently asked questions about teeth.