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This Web site provides general information about oral health and some overall health issues related to oral health. The information is neither complete nor exhaustive and does not cover all dental symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention measures. SURGICAL TOOTH EXTRACTIONS FAILING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Sometimes teeth which have had a root canal treatment become re-infected, and require retreatment. The most common cause of failing root canal is a broken or leaking restoration, recurrent caries, or crowns which are poorly adapted to the tooth. Less than 10% of endodontically treated teeth are lost to failure of the root canal

treatment itself.

SCALING AND ROOT PLANING Scaling and root planing is a procedure in which dentists or dental hygienists use sharp, specialized hand instruments known as “curettes” to scrape (scale) mineralized calculus deposits from the cementum surface of tooth roots, into which the attachment fibers of the gums and periodontal ligament previously inserted.

BONE GRAFTING

There are several ways of performing a bone graft. First, bone resorption can be prevented by packing the tooth socket with powdered bone graft material (called a “socket graft,” or “ridge preservation”) at the time of tooth removal. Bone grafting can also re-establish the height (by a limited amount) and width of alveolar

bone that has

TOOTHACHE / PAIN / SENSITIVITY The condition where all your teeth hurt is called generalized tooth pain.There are many reasons why all your teeth hurt. Long-term tooth grinding in response to stress is one of them. People who have receding gums with multiple exposed tooth roots may complain of thermal sensitivity (hot, cold, sweets). Excessive tooth decay and tooth enamel demineralization can produce toothaches. TOOTH DISCOLORATION SYMPTOMS Brown spots on teeth may be a sign of tooth decay or tooth enamel demineralization. They may also represent superficial stains—like those produced by coffee, tea, wine, tobacco and food additives. Failing dental restorations (for example: fillings or crowns) often pick up stain at the tooth-restoration interface (margin).

DENTURE SYMPTOMS

Denture Symptoms What causes pain related to my dentures? Denture pain is usually due to poor fitting or poorly adjusted dentures. It may also be a result of new dentures, worn over soft tissues that have not developed thick, toughened layers of protective keratin. DESENSITIZING MEDICATIONS Desensitizing medications are applied by dentists and seal the exposed microscopic pores in the dentin layer of teeth that cause sensitivity. Desensitizing medications are applied to sensitive teeth by the dentist. It is dispensed from a small bottle and applied with a fine brush. If a patient is experiencing more than a mild sensitivity to BITE PROBLEMS AND TOOTH GRINDING HOME - TOOTHIQPREVENTIONVIDEOSDIAGNOSESPROCEDURESABOUTHON

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This Web site provides general information about oral health and some overall health issues related to oral health. The information is neither complete nor exhaustive and does not cover all dental symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention measures. SURGICAL TOOTH EXTRACTIONS FAILING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Sometimes teeth which have had a root canal treatment become re-infected, and require retreatment. The most common cause of failing root canal is a broken or leaking restoration, recurrent caries, or crowns which are poorly adapted to the tooth. Less than 10% of endodontically treated teeth are lost to failure of the root canal

treatment itself.

SCALING AND ROOT PLANING Scaling and root planing is a procedure in which dentists or dental hygienists use sharp, specialized hand instruments known as “curettes” to scrape (scale) mineralized calculus deposits from the cementum surface of tooth roots, into which the attachment fibers of the gums and periodontal ligament previously inserted.

BONE GRAFTING

There are several ways of performing a bone graft. First, bone resorption can be prevented by packing the tooth socket with powdered bone graft material (called a “socket graft,” or “ridge preservation”) at the time of tooth removal. Bone grafting can also re-establish the height (by a limited amount) and width of alveolar

bone that has

TOOTHACHE / PAIN / SENSITIVITY The condition where all your teeth hurt is called generalized tooth pain.There are many reasons why all your teeth hurt. Long-term tooth grinding in response to stress is one of them. People who have receding gums with multiple exposed tooth roots may complain of thermal sensitivity (hot, cold, sweets). Excessive tooth decay and tooth enamel demineralization can produce toothaches. TOOTH DISCOLORATION SYMPTOMS Brown spots on teeth may be a sign of tooth decay or tooth enamel demineralization. They may also represent superficial stains—like those produced by coffee, tea, wine, tobacco and food additives. Failing dental restorations (for example: fillings or crowns) often pick up stain at the tooth-restoration interface (margin).

DENTURE SYMPTOMS

Denture Symptoms What causes pain related to my dentures? Denture pain is usually due to poor fitting or poorly adjusted dentures. It may also be a result of new dentures, worn over soft tissues that have not developed thick, toughened layers of protective keratin. DESENSITIZING MEDICATIONS Desensitizing medications are applied by dentists and seal the exposed microscopic pores in the dentin layer of teeth that cause sensitivity. Desensitizing medications are applied to sensitive teeth by the dentist. It is dispensed from a small bottle and applied with a fine brush. If a patient is experiencing more than a mild sensitivity to BITE PROBLEMS AND TOOTH GRINDING HOME - TOOTHIQ PRO MEMBERSHIP ToothIQ provides dental professional with over 100 straightforward, unbiased dental animations that help explain common dental diagnoses and treatment options as well as prevention and oral systemic health topics. They are a simple and effective component in communicating well with patients. Preview the video library: ToothIQ™ dental

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ORAL HYGIENE FOR BRACES AND BRIDGES Orthodontic arch wires and brackets create barriers that make it difficult to adapt a toothbrush to the exposed surfaces of the teeth, and to clean along the gum line. Likewise, the teeth of a bridge are fused together, so you can’t use floss to clean between them. There is a significant risk of developing tooth decay on the abutment teeth FILLINGS AND CORE BUILDUPS Fillings and Core Buildups. Fillings are among the most frequently prescribed and versatile of all dental restorations. In a procedure known as cavity preparation, the dentist uses any of a variety of dental drills (also called burs), microabrasion devices, or laser tips to remove damaged tooth structure, and any tooth material that has been weakened or undermined by decay.

DENTAL CASTS

Dental casts are created whenever the dentist needs to study the size and relationship between the teeth, gums and dental arches. This is the case whenever the dentist is studying a patient’s growth and development, or when significant dental treatment is being contemplated. They are used to make crowns, fixed bridges and

dentures. Dental

BITE PROBLEMS AND TOOTH GRINDING An abnormal bite can be produced by inflammation in the jaw joints (TMJs), which may not allow the jaws to close properly. In the same way, jaw injuries and jaw muscle tenderness ( myalgia ), which can result from long-term tooth grinding can cause patients to alter the way they close their teeth together. An irregular bite can also be

caused

SPACE MAINTAINERS

Space maintainers are prescribed to hold the six-year molars in their normal position, as well as to preserve the normal eruption pathway of the bicuspids and permanent canines. The use of removable dentures as space maintainers is less common in children, but may be prescribed if several teeth are missing and the child’s appearance is affected. LOCALIZED ANTIBIOTIC ADMINISTRATION Localized Antibiotic Administration. Learn more about periodontal disease. Antibiotics are drugs which, when prescribed at traditional doses, either kill or prevent reproduction of bacteria. Antibiotics are important in dentistry, because most dental illness (including tooth decay and periodontal disease) is caused by bacteria. SECONDARY OCCLUSAL TRAUMA Secondary Occlusal Trauma. Periodontal attachment loss, exposed tooth roots, tooth mobility, and widened periodontal ligaments all support a diagnosis of secondary occlusal trauma. When a patient exerts abnormally heavy biting forces on the teeth, stress cracks, chips and wear may result. This is known as primary occlusal trauma.

REVERSIBLE PULPITIS

Pulpitis is a general term for inflammation of the tooth pulp, which consists of the blood vessels, nerve tissue, and living cells that occupy the hollow interior of teeth (Figure 1). Pulpitis is characterized by tooth sensitivity that arises from excess blood flow (hyperemia) to the tooth. In some cases, the patient will complain of

tenderness

IRREVERSIBLE PULPITIS Irreversible pulpitis is generally characterized by prolonged sensitivity to cold and/or heat, and sometimes to sweets. It is often accompanied by a continuous low-grade ache, which is aggravated by these stimuli. Swelling may be present. The tooth’s ability to HOME - TOOTHIQPREVENTIONVIDEOSDIAGNOSESPROCEDURESABOUTHON

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This Web site provides general information about oral health and some overall health issues related to oral health. The information is neither complete nor exhaustive and does not cover all dental symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention measures. SURGICAL TOOTH EXTRACTIONS SCALING AND ROOT PLANING Scaling and root planing is a procedure in which dentists or dental hygienists use sharp, specialized hand instruments known as “curettes” to scrape (scale) mineralized calculus deposits from the cementum surface of tooth roots, into which the attachment fibers of the gums and periodontal ligament previously inserted. DESENSITIZING MEDICATIONS Desensitizing medications are applied by dentists and seal the exposed microscopic pores in the dentin layer of teeth that cause sensitivity. Desensitizing medications are applied to sensitive teeth by the dentist. It is dispensed from a small bottle and applied with a fine brush. If a patient is experiencing more than a mild sensitivity to

BONE GRAFTING

There are several ways of performing a bone graft. First, bone resorption can be prevented by packing the tooth socket with powdered bone graft material (called a “socket graft,” or “ridge preservation”) at the time of tooth removal. Bone grafting can also re-establish the height (by a limited amount) and width of alveolar

bone that has

FAILING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Sometimes teeth which have had a root canal treatment become re-infected, and require retreatment. The most common cause of failing root canal is a broken or leaking restoration, recurrent caries, or crowns which are poorly adapted to the tooth. Less than 10% of endodontically treated teeth are lost to failure of the root canal

treatment itself.

SECONDARY OCCLUSAL TRAUMA Secondary Occlusal Trauma. Periodontal attachment loss, exposed tooth roots, tooth mobility, and widened periodontal ligaments all support a diagnosis of secondary occlusal trauma. When a patient exerts abnormally heavy biting forces on the teeth, stress cracks, chips and wear may result. This is known as primary occlusal trauma. PERIODONTAL STABILIZATION SPLINTS Periodontal Stabilization Splints. Periodontal stabilization splints are used to stabilize teeth which have become loose as a result of losing the supporting bone around them to periodontal disease, a condition known as secondary occlusal trauma.Frequently the problem is

METAL ALLERGIES

Metal Allergies. This inflamed rash shows the footprint of the patient’s metal-frame removable partial denture. The rash ends where the denture ends, and the denture had been in use less than a week. The patient was found to be allergic to nickel, present in the denture’s nickel-chrome reinforcing framework as an alloying

element.

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This Web site provides general information about oral health and some overall health issues related to oral health. The information is neither complete nor exhaustive and does not cover all dental symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention measures. SURGICAL TOOTH EXTRACTIONS SCALING AND ROOT PLANING Scaling and root planing is a procedure in which dentists or dental hygienists use sharp, specialized hand instruments known as “curettes” to scrape (scale) mineralized calculus deposits from the cementum surface of tooth roots, into which the attachment fibers of the gums and periodontal ligament previously inserted. DESENSITIZING MEDICATIONS Desensitizing medications are applied by dentists and seal the exposed microscopic pores in the dentin layer of teeth that cause sensitivity. Desensitizing medications are applied to sensitive teeth by the dentist. It is dispensed from a small bottle and applied with a fine brush. If a patient is experiencing more than a mild sensitivity to

BONE GRAFTING

There are several ways of performing a bone graft. First, bone resorption can be prevented by packing the tooth socket with powdered bone graft material (called a “socket graft,” or “ridge preservation”) at the time of tooth removal. Bone grafting can also re-establish the height (by a limited amount) and width of alveolar

bone that has

FAILING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Sometimes teeth which have had a root canal treatment become re-infected, and require retreatment. The most common cause of failing root canal is a broken or leaking restoration, recurrent caries, or crowns which are poorly adapted to the tooth. Less than 10% of endodontically treated teeth are lost to failure of the root canal

treatment itself.

SECONDARY OCCLUSAL TRAUMA Secondary Occlusal Trauma. Periodontal attachment loss, exposed tooth roots, tooth mobility, and widened periodontal ligaments all support a diagnosis of secondary occlusal trauma. When a patient exerts abnormally heavy biting forces on the teeth, stress cracks, chips and wear may result. This is known as primary occlusal trauma. PERIODONTAL STABILIZATION SPLINTS Periodontal Stabilization Splints. Periodontal stabilization splints are used to stabilize teeth which have become loose as a result of losing the supporting bone around them to periodontal disease, a condition known as secondary occlusal trauma.Frequently the problem is

METAL ALLERGIES

Metal Allergies. This inflamed rash shows the footprint of the patient’s metal-frame removable partial denture. The rash ends where the denture ends, and the denture had been in use less than a week. The patient was found to be allergic to nickel, present in the denture’s nickel-chrome reinforcing framework as an alloying

element.

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ToothIQ Videos. The following prevention-based ToothIQ animated dental videos are featured on ToothIQ.com. In addition, ToothIQ.com also features additional videos from our catalog of videos for dental websites: This page was last updated on November 25, 2019. SECONDARY OCCLUSAL TRAUMA Secondary Occlusal Trauma. Periodontal attachment loss, exposed tooth roots, tooth mobility, and widened periodontal ligaments all support a diagnosis of secondary occlusal trauma. When a patient exerts abnormally heavy biting forces on the teeth, stress cracks, chips and wear may result. This is known as primary occlusal trauma. TOOTH DISCOLORATION SYMPTOMS Brown spots on teeth may be a sign of tooth decay or tooth enamel demineralization. They may also represent superficial stains—like those produced by coffee, tea, wine, tobacco and food additives. Failing dental restorations (for example: fillings or crowns) often pick up stain at the tooth-restoration interface (margin).

DENTAL CASTS

Dental casts are created whenever the dentist needs to study the size and relationship between the teeth, gums and dental arches. This is the case whenever the dentist is studying a patient’s growth and development, or when significant dental treatment is being contemplated. They are used to make crowns, fixed bridges and

dentures. Dental

BITE PROBLEMS AND TOOTH GRINDING An abnormal bite can be produced by inflammation in the jaw joints (TMJs), which may not allow the jaws to close properly. In the same way, jaw injuries and jaw muscle tenderness ( myalgia ), which can result from long-term tooth grinding can cause patients to alter the way they close their teeth together. An irregular bite can also be

caused

TOOTHACHE / PAIN / SENSITIVITY The condition where all your teeth hurt is called generalized tooth pain.There are many reasons why all your teeth hurt. Long-term tooth grinding in response to stress is one of them. People who have receding gums with multiple exposed tooth roots may complain of thermal sensitivity (hot, cold, sweets). Excessive tooth decay and tooth enamel demineralization can produce toothaches. POST-OPERATIVE HYPEROCCLUSION Post-Operative Hyperocclusion. Red marks produced by occlusal marking ribbon are used to help the dentist identify high spots in the patient’s bite after fillings and other new dental restorations are placed. The goal is an evenly balanced bite (occlusion). Teeth which have recently undergone restorative dental procedures (crown, filling,

etc

SPACE MAINTAINERS

Space maintainers are prescribed to hold the six-year molars in their normal position, as well as to preserve the normal eruption pathway of the bicuspids and permanent canines. The use of removable dentures as space maintainers is less common in children, but may be prescribed if several teeth are missing and the child’s appearance is affected.

REVERSIBLE PULPITIS

Pulpitis is a general term for inflammation of the tooth pulp, which consists of the blood vessels, nerve tissue, and living cells that occupy the hollow interior of teeth (Figure 1). Pulpitis is characterized by tooth sensitivity that arises from excess blood flow (hyperemia) to the tooth. In some cases, the patient will complain of

tenderness

INTRINSIC STAINS

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This Web site provides general information about oral health and some overall health issues related to oral health. The information is neither complete nor exhaustive and does not cover all dental symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention measures. SURGICAL TOOTH EXTRACTIONS SCALING AND ROOT PLANING Scaling and root planing is a procedure in which dentists or dental hygienists use sharp, specialized hand instruments known as “curettes” to scrape (scale) mineralized calculus deposits from the cementum surface of tooth roots, into which the attachment fibers of the gums and periodontal ligament previously inserted. TOOTH DISCOLORATION SYMPTOMS Brown spots on teeth may be a sign of tooth decay or tooth enamel demineralization. They may also represent superficial stains—like those produced by coffee, tea, wine, tobacco and food additives. Failing dental restorations (for example: fillings or crowns) often pick up stain at the tooth-restoration interface (margin). TOOTHACHE / PAIN / SENSITIVITY The condition where all your teeth hurt is called generalized tooth pain.There are many reasons why all your teeth hurt. Long-term tooth grinding in response to stress is one of them. People who have receding gums with multiple exposed tooth roots may complain of thermal sensitivity (hot, cold, sweets). Excessive tooth decay and tooth enamel demineralization can produce toothaches. FAILING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Sometimes teeth which have had a root canal treatment become re-infected, and require retreatment. The most common cause of failing root canal is a broken or leaking restoration, recurrent caries, or crowns which are poorly adapted to the tooth. Less than 10% of endodontically treated teeth are lost to failure of the root canal

treatment itself.

BONE GRAFTING

There are several ways of performing a bone graft. First, bone resorption can be prevented by packing the tooth socket with powdered bone graft material (called a “socket graft,” or “ridge preservation”) at the time of tooth removal. Bone grafting can also re-establish the height (by a limited amount) and width of alveolar

bone that has

BITE PROBLEMS AND TOOTH GRINDING

DENTURE SYMPTOMS

Denture Symptoms What causes pain related to my dentures? Denture pain is usually due to poor fitting or poorly adjusted dentures. It may also be a result of new dentures, worn over soft tissues that have not developed thick, toughened layers of protective keratin. DESENSITIZING MEDICATIONS Desensitizing medications are applied by dentists and seal the exposed microscopic pores in the dentin layer of teeth that cause sensitivity. Desensitizing medications are applied to sensitive teeth by the dentist. It is dispensed from a small bottle and applied with a fine brush. If a patient is experiencing more than a mild sensitivity to HOME - TOOTHIQPREVENTIONVIDEOSDIAGNOSESPROCEDURESABOUTHON

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This Web site provides general information about oral health and some overall health issues related to oral health. The information is neither complete nor exhaustive and does not cover all dental symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention measures. SURGICAL TOOTH EXTRACTIONS SCALING AND ROOT PLANING Scaling and root planing is a procedure in which dentists or dental hygienists use sharp, specialized hand instruments known as “curettes” to scrape (scale) mineralized calculus deposits from the cementum surface of tooth roots, into which the attachment fibers of the gums and periodontal ligament previously inserted. TOOTH DISCOLORATION SYMPTOMS Brown spots on teeth may be a sign of tooth decay or tooth enamel demineralization. They may also represent superficial stains—like those produced by coffee, tea, wine, tobacco and food additives. Failing dental restorations (for example: fillings or crowns) often pick up stain at the tooth-restoration interface (margin). TOOTHACHE / PAIN / SENSITIVITY The condition where all your teeth hurt is called generalized tooth pain.There are many reasons why all your teeth hurt. Long-term tooth grinding in response to stress is one of them. People who have receding gums with multiple exposed tooth roots may complain of thermal sensitivity (hot, cold, sweets). Excessive tooth decay and tooth enamel demineralization can produce toothaches. FAILING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Sometimes teeth which have had a root canal treatment become re-infected, and require retreatment. The most common cause of failing root canal is a broken or leaking restoration, recurrent caries, or crowns which are poorly adapted to the tooth. Less than 10% of endodontically treated teeth are lost to failure of the root canal

treatment itself.

BONE GRAFTING

There are several ways of performing a bone graft. First, bone resorption can be prevented by packing the tooth socket with powdered bone graft material (called a “socket graft,” or “ridge preservation”) at the time of tooth removal. Bone grafting can also re-establish the height (by a limited amount) and width of alveolar

bone that has

BITE PROBLEMS AND TOOTH GRINDING

DENTURE SYMPTOMS

Denture Symptoms What causes pain related to my dentures? Denture pain is usually due to poor fitting or poorly adjusted dentures. It may also be a result of new dentures, worn over soft tissues that have not developed thick, toughened layers of protective keratin. DESENSITIZING MEDICATIONS Desensitizing medications are applied by dentists and seal the exposed microscopic pores in the dentin layer of teeth that cause sensitivity. Desensitizing medications are applied to sensitive teeth by the dentist. It is dispensed from a small bottle and applied with a fine brush. If a patient is experiencing more than a mild sensitivity to HOME - TOOTHIQ PRO MEMBERSHIP ToothIQ provides dental professional with over 100 straightforward, unbiased dental animations that help explain common dental diagnoses and treatment options as well as prevention and oral systemic health topics. They are a simple and effective component in communicating well with patients. Preview the video library: ToothIQ™ dental

videos.

DENTAL CASTS

Dental casts are created whenever the dentist needs to study the size and relationship between the teeth, gums and dental arches. This is the case whenever the dentist is studying a patient’s growth and development, or when significant dental treatment is being contemplated. They are used to make crowns, fixed bridges and

dentures. Dental

EQUILIBRATION

The term equilibration literally means “to establish balance or equality.” With regard to the jaw joints, jaw muscles and teeth (the stomatognathic system), it means adjusting the way the teeth mesh such that when the jaw muscles are at rest, and the jaw joints are in a stable, neutral position, the teeth are engaging uniformly with equal contacts between the upper and lower teeth. SECONDARY OCCLUSAL TRAUMA Secondary Occlusal Trauma. Periodontal attachment loss, exposed tooth roots, tooth mobility, and widened periodontal ligaments all support a diagnosis of secondary occlusal trauma. When a patient exerts abnormally heavy biting forces on the teeth, stress cracks, chips and wear may result. This is known as primary occlusal trauma. VENEERS (INCLUDING DIRECT AND PORCELAIN) Veneers (including direct and porcelain) The front six upper teeth have been veneered due to significant chipping, crazing and failing fillings. Note how the veneers have been wrapped around the sides and over the biting edge for greater retention. Veneers are thin laminates which usually cover only the surface of the teeth people see when you PERIODONTAL STABILIZATION SPLINTS Periodontal Stabilization Splints. Periodontal stabilization splints are used to stabilize teeth which have become loose as a result of losing the supporting bone around them to periodontal disease, a condition known as secondary occlusal trauma.Frequently the problem is complicated by heavy bite stress. LOCALIZED ANTIBIOTIC ADMINISTRATION Localized Antibiotic Administration. Learn more about periodontal disease. Antibiotics are drugs which, when prescribed at traditional doses, either kill or prevent reproduction of bacteria. Antibiotics are important in dentistry, because most dental illness (including tooth decay and periodontal disease) is caused by bacteria.

REVERSIBLE PULPITIS

Pulpitis is a general term for inflammation of the tooth pulp, which consists of the blood vessels, nerve tissue, and living cells that occupy the hollow interior of teeth (Figure 1). Pulpitis is characterized by tooth sensitivity that arises from excess blood flow (hyperemia) to the tooth. In some cases, the patient will complain of

tenderness

PERIODONTAL MAINTENANCE Periodontal maintenance consists of periodic removal of bacterial plaque and calculus from both above and beneath the gum line in patients who have undergone treatment for periodontal disease (periodontitis). It is usually performed on a two to four-month interval so that removal of bacterial colonies can be completed before they become sizable and aggressive enough to cause more damage HOW TO USE AN INTERDENTAL BRUSH Make sure you clean the tooth/bridge interface (margins) effectively. This is where decay is most likely to occur. Use the tip of the interdental brush to clean along the margins and be sure to clean wherever a regular toothbrush can’t get–like under the connectors. Because dental floss can’t be passed between the teeth in these

locations

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This Web site provides general information about oral health and some overall health issues related to oral health. The information is neither complete nor exhaustive and does not cover all dental symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention measures. SURGICAL TOOTH EXTRACTIONS SCALING AND ROOT PLANING Scaling and root planing is a procedure in which dentists or dental hygienists use sharp, specialized hand instruments known as “curettes” to scrape (scale) mineralized calculus deposits from the cementum surface of tooth roots, into which the attachment fibers of the gums and periodontal ligament previously inserted. TOOTH DISCOLORATION SYMPTOMS Brown spots on teeth may be a sign of tooth decay or tooth enamel demineralization. They may also represent superficial stains—like those produced by coffee, tea, wine, tobacco and food additives. Failing dental restorations (for example: fillings or crowns) often pick up stain at the tooth-restoration interface (margin).

DENTURE SYMPTOMS

Denture Symptoms What causes pain related to my dentures? Denture pain is usually due to poor fitting or poorly adjusted dentures. It may also be a result of new dentures, worn over soft tissues that have not developed thick, toughened layers of protective keratin. TOOTHACHE / PAIN / SENSITIVITY The condition where all your teeth hurt is called generalized tooth pain.There are many reasons why all your teeth hurt. Long-term tooth grinding in response to stress is one of them. People who have receding gums with multiple exposed tooth roots may complain of thermal sensitivity (hot, cold, sweets). Excessive tooth decay and tooth enamel demineralization can produce toothaches. BITE PROBLEMS AND TOOTH GRINDING DESENSITIZING MEDICATIONS Desensitizing medications are applied by dentists and seal the exposed microscopic pores in the dentin layer of teeth that cause sensitivity. Desensitizing medications are applied to sensitive teeth by the dentist. It is dispensed from a small bottle and applied with a fine brush. If a patient is experiencing more than a mild sensitivity to FAILING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Sometimes teeth which have had a root canal treatment become re-infected, and require retreatment. The most common cause of failing root canal is a broken or leaking restoration, recurrent caries, or crowns which are poorly adapted to the tooth. Less than 10% of endodontically treated teeth are lost to failure of the root canal

treatment itself.

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This Web site provides general information about oral health and some overall health issues related to oral health. The information is neither complete nor exhaustive and does not cover all dental symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention measures. SURGICAL TOOTH EXTRACTIONS SCALING AND ROOT PLANING Scaling and root planing is a procedure in which dentists or dental hygienists use sharp, specialized hand instruments known as “curettes” to scrape (scale) mineralized calculus deposits from the cementum surface of tooth roots, into which the attachment fibers of the gums and periodontal ligament previously inserted. TOOTH DISCOLORATION SYMPTOMS Brown spots on teeth may be a sign of tooth decay or tooth enamel demineralization. They may also represent superficial stains—like those produced by coffee, tea, wine, tobacco and food additives. Failing dental restorations (for example: fillings or crowns) often pick up stain at the tooth-restoration interface (margin).

DENTURE SYMPTOMS

Denture Symptoms What causes pain related to my dentures? Denture pain is usually due to poor fitting or poorly adjusted dentures. It may also be a result of new dentures, worn over soft tissues that have not developed thick, toughened layers of protective keratin. TOOTHACHE / PAIN / SENSITIVITY The condition where all your teeth hurt is called generalized tooth pain.There are many reasons why all your teeth hurt. Long-term tooth grinding in response to stress is one of them. People who have receding gums with multiple exposed tooth roots may complain of thermal sensitivity (hot, cold, sweets). Excessive tooth decay and tooth enamel demineralization can produce toothaches. BITE PROBLEMS AND TOOTH GRINDING DESENSITIZING MEDICATIONS Desensitizing medications are applied by dentists and seal the exposed microscopic pores in the dentin layer of teeth that cause sensitivity. Desensitizing medications are applied to sensitive teeth by the dentist. It is dispensed from a small bottle and applied with a fine brush. If a patient is experiencing more than a mild sensitivity to FAILING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Sometimes teeth which have had a root canal treatment become re-infected, and require retreatment. The most common cause of failing root canal is a broken or leaking restoration, recurrent caries, or crowns which are poorly adapted to the tooth. Less than 10% of endodontically treated teeth are lost to failure of the root canal

treatment itself.

IRREVERSIBLE PULPITIS

EQUILIBRATION

The term equilibration literally means “to establish balance or equality.” With regard to the jaw joints, jaw muscles and teeth (the stomatognathic system), it means adjusting the way the teeth mesh such that when the jaw muscles are at rest, and the jaw joints are in a stable, neutral position, the teeth are engaging uniformly with equal contacts between the upper and lower teeth.

DENTAL DIAGNOSES

This Web site provides general information about oral health and some overall health issues related to oral health. The information is neither complete nor exhaustive and does not cover all dental symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention measures. SECONDARY OCCLUSAL TRAUMA Secondary Occlusal Trauma. Periodontal attachment loss, exposed tooth roots, tooth mobility, and widened periodontal ligaments all support a diagnosis of secondary occlusal trauma. When a patient exerts abnormally heavy biting forces on the teeth, stress cracks, chips and wear may result. This is known as primary occlusal trauma.

FLUORIDE TREATMENT

Fluoride is a naturally occurring element which helps to harden tooth enamel and make it more resistant to acid exposure. It helps protect against cavities and can reduce tooth sensitivity.Topical (applied to the surface of the teeth) fluoride is generally recommended twice a year for children through their adolescent years to help prevent

cavities.

BONE GRAFTING

There are several ways of performing a bone graft. First, bone resorption can be prevented by packing the tooth socket with powdered bone graft material (called a “socket graft,” or “ridge preservation”) at the time of tooth removal. Bone grafting can also re-establish the height (by a limited amount) and width of alveolar

bone that has

HOW TO USE AN INTERDENTAL BRUSH Make sure you clean the tooth/bridge interface (margins) effectively. This is where decay is most likely to occur. Use the tip of the interdental brush to clean along the margins and be sure to clean wherever a regular toothbrush can’t get–like under the connectors. Because dental floss can’t be passed between the teeth in these

locations

VENEERS (INCLUDING DIRECT AND PORCELAIN) Veneers (including direct and porcelain) The front six upper teeth have been veneered due to significant chipping, crazing and failing fillings. Note how the veneers have been wrapped around the sides and over the biting edge for greater retention. Veneers are thin laminates which usually cover only the surface of the teeth people see when you FAILING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Sometimes teeth which have had a root canal treatment become re-infected, and require retreatment. The most common cause of failing root canal is a broken or leaking restoration, recurrent caries, or crowns which are poorly adapted to the tooth. Less than 10% of endodontically treated teeth are lost to failure of the root canal

treatment itself.

PERIODONTAL STABILIZATION SPLINTS Periodontal Stabilization Splints. Periodontal stabilization splints are used to stabilize teeth which have become loose as a result of losing the supporting bone around them to periodontal disease, a condition known as secondary occlusal trauma.Frequently the problem is complicated by heavy bite stress. PERIODONTAL MAINTENANCE Periodontal maintenance consists of periodic removal of bacterial plaque and calculus from both above and beneath the gum line in patients who have undergone treatment for periodontal disease (periodontitis). It is usually performed on a two to four-month interval so that removal of bacterial colonies can be completed before they become sizable and aggressive enough to cause more damage

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