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Mandibular Pain

Facial and maxillofacial pain is a common problem that affects millions of people around the world. This poses many of the health challenges in the health care community when diagnosing and treating because there are so many potential causes for maxillofacial pain. Yes, its correct diagnosis is vital.

Doctors need to identify the exact cause to provide the best treatment for pain. Experts believe that we should never ignore the pain in the joints and bones of the jaw, especially when we have it for a long time because sometimes mandibular pain is dangerous.

Causes and causes of mandibular pain: There are several causes for jaw pain, and this may be related to physical injury, nerve problems, or problems with blood vessels. The most common cause of jaw pain is mandibular joint disorder (TMJ), which affects 12% of people. Affects. About 5% seek medical treatment because of the severity of the problem. Women of childbearing age are more likely to be affected by TMJ.

Other known causes of jaw or face pain include:

Grinding, grinding, or opening your mouth too much: Often, bruxism, and tooth grinding are experienced during sleep and can lead to tooth damage and jaw pain, and can also occur during periods of high emotional stress.

Osteomyelitis: This is a condition in which the infection in the body affects the bones and related tissues.

Arthritis or osteoarthritis: Arthritis, such as osteoarthritis and osteoarthritis, causes the surface of the bones to wear away.

Synovitis or capsule: These are conditions in which the joint liner or ligament becomes inflamed.

What disease does mandibular pain indicate?

Tooth and mouth problems: These can include gum disease, tooth decay, cleft lip, damaged tooth, or abscess.

Injury: The most common cause of jaw pain is an injury to the jaw.

Cluster headaches: If, in addition to jaw pain, you experience pain in the back or around the eyes, jaw pain may be due to cluster headaches, which are one of the worst types of headaches.

Nerve damage: Sometimes jaw pain can be caused by nerve pain. Triple nerve pain or neuralgia is a problem caused by a compress on a trigeminal nerve that causes pain in your face, including your upper and lower jaw.

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Cleft Lip

A cleft lip, gum, or palate in front of the mouth can cause a variety of problems for the teeth. They affect the number, size, shape, and position of deciduous and permanent teeth. Teeth damaged by cleft lip and palate are usually located in the cleft palate; Like lateral teeth. A gap is created between the canine and the lateral tooth. In some cases, the lateral tooth is not present at all. Teeth in the cleft palate may have an abnormal arrangement. In some cases, the front teeth will have problems, such as lateral teeth.

In general, the first goal is to treat, repair or “close” the cleft lip and palate and treat the labia minora as soon as possible – between 2 and 9 months. In order to have a proper function in the lips, teeth, and jaw (for the ability to speak) and also to improve the hearing condition, other treatment sessions are formed. Plastic surgery, orthodontics, orthodontic surgery, and speech therapy may be used for this purpose.

Depending on the complexity of the complication, complementary therapies are used after the initial treatment to completely eliminate the defects. The child’s treatment plan usually includes a dental examination by a pediatrician at 1 year of age. Bone grafts for oral cavity repair may be recommended between the ages of 8 and 11 at the time of canine growth. Orthodontics can be started at the age of 12 to correct the position of the teeth relative to each other. In some cases, orthodontic surgery is used to treat more serious jaw complications.

A child with cleft lip and palate will need the same preventive and protective methods as normal children. However, since children with cleft lip and palate (cleft lip) may have problems with missing, deformed, or misaligned teeth, they should be seen by a knowledgeable dentist sooner.

With proper dental care, babies born with cleft lip and palate can also have healthy teeth. Proper care means cleaning, proper nutrition, and fluoridation of the teeth. Using a soft toothbrush should start at the same time as the teeth grow. Oral hygiene guidelines and preventative measures can be obtained from a pediatric dentist or a general dentist. Many dentists recommend that your child’s first dental examination be performed around the age of 1 and if there are any abnormalities in his or her teeth, before the age of 1. The initial examination is usually performed by the cleft lip and palate treatment team.

General dental care and regular visits to the dentist usually begin at the age of three. The recommended treatments will depend on several factors. Some children need only some preventative measures, while others need fillings or tooth extractions.

The first orthodontic examination may be done even before the baby is extracted. The purpose of this work is to study the growth of the face, especially the growth of the jaws. Later, as the teeth grow, the dentist offers long-term and short-term plans to address the needs of the individual. For example, if a child’s maxillary teeth do not fit well next to the mandibular teeth, the orthodontist may suggest an early course of treatment to correct the maxillary-mandibular relationship. Usually, after this course of treatment, there is another long-term period during which the dentist monitors the growth of the face and teeth. With the growth of permanent teeth, the last phase of orthodontics provides the balance of the teeth.

Because a variety of procedures can be performed during a period of anesthesia, coordination between the surgeon and the dentist is important. Tooth restoration or extraction can be performed during other cleft palate surgeries.

The surgeon can reconstruct the incision by performing a bone graft. An orthodontist can place special devices on the maxillary teeth and prepare them for bone grafting. A temporary retainer is usually applied to the bone graft before a special medical brace is prepared.

As the child progresses to adolescence, the orthodontist and surgeon rediscover their efforts and treat the complication if the position of the jaws is abnormal and the teeth are not positioned correctly. If orthodontics is not possible to correct the position of the teeth alone, a combined method of orthodontics and cleft lip and palate surgery is used. This surgery is usually performed after the growth spurt of puberty.

A dentist or prosthetist is a specialist dentist who manufactures dentures and related medical devices to help people with cleft lip and palate or cleft lip and palate achieve their eating and talking needs. The dentist may use a dental bridge to fill in missing teeth.

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Toothaches and Headaches

If you suffer from both headaches and toothaches, it is natural to wonder if these two symptoms are related. Maybe your toothache also triggers a headache, or maybe a combination of headache and toothache indicates a major health problem such as a sinus infection or temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

There are many causes of toothache, such as cavities, cracked teeth, or impacted wisdom teeth. If left untreated, the person may have a migraine – a throbbing, often one-sided headache that can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light or sound.

Experts believe that toothache that causes migraines is related to the trigeminal nerve, which is the fifth nerve in the skull. The trigeminal nerve is responsible for most of the facial senses, including the upper and lower lips, teeth, and gums.

Since the trigeminal nerve is believed to play an important role in the pathogenesis of migraine, it is logical that an underlying dental disease can stimulate the trigeminal nerve branch and thus cause migraines.

In addition to a toothache that causes migraines, tooth decay or advanced gum disease can “refer” the pain to the head.

Referred pain means that you have a problem in a separate area of ​​your body that actually causes pain in another part. Again, this is due to the many neural connections (via the trigeminal nerve) that connect the teeth and other facial structures to the brain.

It is not surprising that a person sees a doctor when a dental problem occurs due to tension headaches or migraines.

An example of pain referred to as the head (of the teeth) is the gnashing of teeth, in which people press their teeth together. This often happens at night.

Bruxism is generally reported as a dull ache that wraps around the head or behind the eyes. Toothache and jaw muscle pain, as well as locking on the jaw joint or difficulty opening and closing the mouth, are also common.

Cavernous sinus thrombosis: Rarely, untreated dental disease can cause a serious, life-threatening infection called cavernous sinus thrombosis, causing severe headaches and often being felt behind the eyes or forehead.

In addition to severe headaches, other symptoms of cavernous sinus thrombosis include:

High fever

Poor eye movement (from third, fourth or sixth cranial nerve involvement)

Eyelid swelling

Eyeball protrusion (proptosis)

There are some conditions that may cause headaches and toothaches, but are not actually related to headache and toothache disorders (such as migraines or tension headaches).

Sinus infection: A sinus infection can cause discomfort in one or more teeth, especially your upper teeth. Because they are located just below the maxillary sinus (behind the cheek bones).

In addition to toothache, headaches that are located in the damaged sinus cavity and worsen when bent forward are a common sign of a sinus infection.

Other signs and symptoms of a sinus infection include:

Fever

Fatigue

Nasal congestion and purulent discharge (containing pus)

Ear pressure or fullness

Bad Breath

Temporomandibular joint disorder

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD), which refers to a problem in the jaw joint (located in front of your ear) and the muscles around it, is another condition that dentists commonly see because it often causes toothache.

In addition to toothache, temporomandibular joint disorders often cause headaches, which are usually described as pain that starts in the ear and travels to the jaw or neck. These headaches are usually caused by jaw movements such as chewing or opening and closing the mouth.

Trigeminal neuralgia: Trigeminal neuralgia is a pain disorder characterized by stimulation of the trigeminal nerve. This disorder causes fragile pain or shock, which is almost always unilateral.

In many cases, pain is felt along the upper or lower jaw, which is why people sometimes go to their dentist first and say they are suffering from a tooth abscess.

In fact, it is not uncommon for a person to undergo one or more unnecessary operations or tooth extractions before being diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia.

Be sure to see your doctor if you suffer from a new toothache or headache. Basic diagnosis can be a difficult process, even for healthcare providers, so be sure to talk to a specialist.

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Braces and Facial Features

Dental braces, also known as dental orthodontics, can change lives. All you have to do is endure and use them for a year or more.

Today, we explain to many of our patients that many Hollywood stars can only have beautiful smiles in their photos by using this brace or dental wire. Of course, there are many people who hate dental brackets, and this can be easily understood from the large number of personal comments that have been written about those who have had them in the past.

The effect of orthodontics on the shape of the lips: One of the problems that patients have is lip change in orthodontics. Women and models especially are very worried about the effects of braces on the lips and the potential deformation of their lips.

Your teeth and lips are connected by a small groove called the maxillary groove of the lip that actually connects the inside of your lip to the gums. As we know, braces regulate the rest of the teeth by applying force to the front teeth. In some cases, however, the front teeth are not in the right position and the front teeth need to be properly aligned first.

When the front teeth go backwards, because of this groove between the teeth and the gums, the lips follow backwards and cover the teeth. Depending on the final position of your teeth and how long your treatment has lasted, the lips will make your teeth stand out more as they go back. In some cases, the lips may look larger than before, which is just a change in the position of the lips and no change in size.

Orthodontic treatment can have a big impact on the shape of your face and face. As your teeth and jaw change, so do other features of your face.

When your teeth and jaws are properly aligned, you will not only enjoy a perfect smile, but the shape of your face will be more attractive and beautiful. So this is a two-pronged deal!
Orthodontic treatment can have a big impact on the shape of your face and face. As your teeth and jaw change, so do other features of your face.

When your teeth and jaws are properly aligned, you will not only enjoy a perfect smile, but the shape of your face will be more attractive and beautiful.

The effect of orthodontics on the cheeks: To understand the effects that orthodontics has on your face and face, you need to describe the different dental problems and how each affects the shape of your face and appearance.

Under bite condition occurs when the lower teeth are placed before the upper teeth. Under bite can affect the fit of your face and make your face look much bigger. Orthodontic treatment can improve your facial features by moving your jaw to the right position.

Overbite is a common dental problem caused by the protrusion of the upper teeth over the lower teeth. This condition may cause the upper lip to appear more prominent and the lower jaw to appear weak and hollow. Orthodontic correction improves this protrusion and makes the appearance of the jaw and face more homogeneous and balanced.

Open bite is a defect in the pairing and closing of the teeth, in which case the teeth always remain slightly open. This condition causes the mouth to be stretched and the upper or lower lip to appear slightly protruding, which upsets the balance of the face.

Crooked teeth can cause facial asymmetry, especially if one side of the mouth has more crooked teeth than the other. Dental braces can cure this problem and straighten the jaw and smile and align the teeth.

Although many people are well accustomed to the changes in their lips after the installation of dental braces, but there are some people who are very sensitive to their face and lips and after the treatment of the changes in their lips are unhappy and cannot stand this situation. Do you have to worry about face changes after orthodontics?

In fact, you have the right to be sensitive about your appearance and ask your orthodontist about this, but you should know that there are different ways to solve this problem and there is no need to worry.

In most cases, dentists try to inform patients about changes that may occur in the lips before performing removable or fixed orthodontics and placing dental braces, and if necessary, some special methods can be used to treat the process. The main changes in the lips do not affect the overall shape of the patient’s face.

Your orthodontist can use some deadly strips on your braces, which slows down the process of changing the position of your teeth and prevents the shape of your lips from changing. You can also use invisible braces to reduce the cosmetic problems of your teeth. However, it may still have a small effect on your lips.

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Occlusion

Occlusion is a term that refers to the order and regularity of teeth. Ideally, the teeth should fit snugly together and not be too tight or spaced apart. Also, none of the teeth should be crooked or crooked. The maxillary teeth should slightly cover the mandibular teeth so that the protrusions of the mandibular teeth fit into the grooves of the maxillary teeth.

Deviation from the ideal occlusion is called malocclusion. There are many types of deviations, however, deviations of any kind have many consequences. Aligning the upper teeth is essential to prevent biting the cheeks and lips, while tidying the lower teeth is essential to prevent biting the tongue.

Irregular teeth reduce self-confidence and create obstacles in social and personal life by damaging the beauty of the smile. Fortunately, orthodontics can be done in a variety of ways to align the teeth to create a more attractive smile and increase self-confidence. Orthodontic treatment covers a wide range from dental wiring to surgery to correct jaw or dental bone problems. Of course, surgery is the last resort that can be resorted to if other treatments are not effective. The irregularity of most patients’ teeth is corrected using orthodontic appliances such as braces.

Tooth disorder is usually inherited, meaning it is passed down from generation to generation. There are complications or habits such as the following that change the shape and structure of the jaw:

Cleft lip and palate (sugar lip)

Continuous sucking of the pacifier after 3 years of age

Long-term use of milk bottles in childhood

Sucking a finger in childhood

Injuries that lead to skewness and deviation of the jaw.

Tumor in the mouth or jaw

Deformed or impacted teeth

An improper restoration can cause filled, veneered, or wired teeth to not fit well together.

Obstruction of the airway (breathing through the mouth) caused by allergies or enlargement of the tonsils or the third tonsil.

The fact that the mandible is ahead of the maxilla is called the underbite. In this case, the lower teeth cover the upper teeth. This problem not only makes the face uncomfortable but also makes the patient feel pain and discomfort in the jaw when chewing and talking.

Overbite is the opposite of underbite, this time the upper jaw is ahead of the lower jaw. Overbite is sometimes so severe that the lower teeth hit the roof of the mouth, causing pain and various problems when chewing.

Crossbite is a complication in which the upper teeth are inserted into the lower teeth. Crossbite often leads to jaw deviation and complications such as temporomandibular joint disorder.

Open bite is a condition in which the upper and lower teeth do not fit well together. This problem is more common in children who suck their thumb or press their tongue against their teeth all the time.

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Front Tooth Implants

Many accidents and injuries may cause bone damage, bruising or fractures for a person, but all of these gradually improve. Only if a person loses one of the front teeth is there no better alternative than a front tooth implant. In a person’s smile, the upper and front teeth are very visible and most of all the teeth are damaged. In addition, the need to replace a fallen tooth in front of the face is beyond aesthetics. After one or more teeth fall out, the other lateral teeth begin to loosen or tilt toward the hollow section, and in addition, the bones, jaws, and gums begin to decay. Implantation of the front tooth implant will prevent many of these cases. Replacing the front tooth with a dental implant will reduce many of the structural problems of tooth loss

Benefits of front tooth implants: In the past, when a person lost one of his or her front teeth, his or her alternatives were limited to a dental bridge or a dental bridge or a denture or flipper. But today, dental implants will give you benefits that none of the previous ones give you.

A dental bridge requires a number of teeth on the same side as the empty space to make the crown fit well. The problem with this condition is that the dental bridge changes other teeth permanently. But dental implants do not harm other teeth at all in these cases.

Dental implants prevent the breakdown of your jawbones and gums and increase the level of health of your mouth and teeth and of course, bring you a younger appearance.

Dental implants replace both the root and the crown of your tooth, and as a result, in addition to being more stable, you will also have more chewing power.

Dental implants will last well if you follow good oral hygiene and healthy eating habits.

Since the appearance of implant teeth is very natural, you will have more confidence in smiling and eating and you will have a more beautiful smile design.

Who can implant their front teeth?: When it comes to dental implants in the anterior jaw area, one of the common considerations remains the quality and quantity of the jaw bone. Dental implants require a considerable amount of jaw bone for adequate stability, but naturally, there is not much bone in the front of the jaw similar to the back of the jaw.

To begin with, the implant specialist takes a picture of the front of your jaw and may strengthen the front of the jaw with bone again before starting the procedure. This helps the dentist ensure that your dental implant has adequate support in the jawbone and lasts a long time in the mouth. In addition, to increase the success rate of a person’s medical history, his or her overall oral health and eating habits are examined. These include smoking and having healthy gums because the success rate of implants in non-smokers is at least 95%, but implants for smokers drop to 85%. The reason for this importance goes back to the process of healing and fusion of the implant because with smoking, the healing process of the tissue occurs slowly and the rejection rate increases.

Even with these stringent considerations, dental implants work well for many people, and when a person loses a front tooth, front tooth implants are the best alternative.

Duration of front tooth implants: Dental implants are traditionally performed in two stages. The first step is to insert the titanium section into the client’s jaw. Before any other procedure, the person’s jaw is first given a few weeks or even months to heal well with the implant, and then the next part is installed. The problem with this method is that it is time-consuming. In another method, before each operation, a three-dimensional scan is taken from the mouth, teeth, and jaw area, and according to the mold and scan of the person’s mouth, a dental implant is prepared and placed in the person’s mouth in one step. With this technique, despite the higher cost, it saves more time and is quite accurate due to the existence of 3D scanning.

Is front dental implant surgery painful?: Although the word surgery creates a negative connotation in the mind of the listener and viewer, the fact is that in the beginning the person receives local anesthesia. An incision is then made in the gums and jawbone to place the titanium portion of the implant. Then, by preparing a 3D scan, the exact location of this part in the jaw is determined. The titanium section is then placed and the surface covered for several months to fully heal and prepare for the next step. Therefore, according to these cases, you should be careful that the anesthetic anesthetizes the nerves around the implanted area and you will not feel any pain during the implant placement.

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Teething in Babies

Teething in children is a physiological process that causes changes in the child’s mouth. Some babies erupt early, but some start to teethe later than others. This process in children is sometimes easy but sometimes difficult and with various symptoms that can be worrying for parents.

The process of teething a child is not the tearing of the gums through the teeth, but when the teeth germinate through the gums, the gums are not cut. Special chemicals are released in the body that causes some cells in the gums to die and separate, allowing the gums to pass through the teeth.

Children’s gums start to itch from the age of three months, and they develop salivation, but these symptoms may be due to biological reflux. Newborns’ first teeth usually erupt at 7 months, but this eruption may start as early as 4 months or as late as 13 months.

There is an approximate formula for tooth eruption that is not definitive and cannot be known to everyone, but it shows the average process of tooth extraction in society. In this formula, the age of the child is minus 6 to get the number of teeth at that age. For example, if the child is 12 months old, this number is minus 6, so the child must have 6 teeth at this age.

From pregnancy, the baby’s teeth are formed, that is, when the baby is born, it has 20 deciduous teeth under the gums, which are calcareous. Therefore, proper nutrition of pregnant women during pregnancy affects the process of teething their children.

Breast milk contains a lot of calcium, so breastfed babies absorb more calcium, which is essential for tooth growth. Sucking the breasts by the baby to breastfeed requires more effort, so it stimulates and grows more muscles of the face and chin. Breastfed baby teeth are generally better and require less orthodontics than formula-fed babies.

There is no set time for the baby’s first tooth to come out. Tooth eruption in children is completely different and some children erupt earlier than other children.

The timing of your baby’s teething may be inherited, depending on the type of growth and development he or she has inherited. In principle, mothers of infants are not very satisfied with the early eruption of their child’s teeth because there is a possibility of rapid tooth decay.

Cause of late teething in children:

Hereditary factors

Late tooth eruption is usually inherited and may be inherited from both sides of the family. Therefore, if either parent has a tooth that is late, their child may also have this problem.

Poor nutrition: Improper nutrition can lead to late teething. Infants who are inadequately breastfed and receive little supplementation from formula may be slow to erupt. These babies are weaker, smaller, and underweight than other babies.

Vitamin D deficiency

Deficiencies of vitamins or minerals, especially vitamin D and calcium, can lead to tooth decay.

Hypothyroidism

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Foods That Strengthen Teeth

As soon as a meal enters our mouth, the bacteria in the mouth begin to break down the sugar in it and produce acid, which attacks the tooth enamel, causing tooth decay. So the more times we eat, the more, in the same way, we expose our teeth to the process of tooth decay more.

Foods that strengthen teeth:

Cheese, milk, yogurt without sugar: Due to its high content of calcium, it has a great effect on the remineralization of tooth enamel. In addition, the cheese sticks to the plaque formed on the tooth surface, disrupting the structure of dental plaque and preventing the activity of tooth decaying bacteria.

Meats: Due to their high phosphorus content, they are useful in strengthening the tooth structure.

Sesame:Due to its high calcium content, it strengthens the tooth structure.

Foods containing vitamin C (such as citrus): Due to its participation in the structure of collagen (the main constituent of soft tissue) in the gums, it strengthens a person’s gums.

Foods that make the oral environment alkaline and prevent tooth decay:

After eating food, as we say, the pH of the mouth decreases, if this pH reaches less than 5.5, it can demineralize tooth enamel. Therefore, any food that is effective in modulating the pH of the mouth is considered an alkaline food in the oral environment.

Water: This vital fluid reduces the acid concentration by stimulating salivation and buffers the oral environment.

Crisp and high fiber fruits and vegetables such as apples, carrots, and celery: These foods also help buffer the oral environment by stimulating saliva secretion because they require a lot of chewing.

Green tea: Due to its polyphenolic compounds, it reduces the activity of oral microbes and thus reduces not only the formation of dental plaque, but also the thickness of the formed plaque. On the other hand, green tea is a very good drink to eliminate bad breath (halitosis) due to the presence of these polyphenols. On the other hand, in some articles, the presence of fluoride in tea is also mentioned, which strengthens the tooth structure.

Sugar-free chewing gum: Sugar-free chewing gum is actually glucose-free and usually contains xylitol instead of glucose. Streptococcus mutants (carcinogenic bacteria) usually produce acid by breaking down glucose. But xylitol in these sugar-free gums replaces glucose, but Streptococcus mutants does not break it down. Therefore, no acid is produced that leads to decay. Chewing gum also stimulates saliva secretion and, by increasing the volume of saliva, also buffers the oral environment.

Onion :
Raw onions are strong antibacterial due to their high sulfur content and kill harmful bacteria in the mouth.

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Toothache in Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a wonderful period and every woman wants to experience motherhood. But pregnancy may not be easy for all women. Pregnancy has its challenges, one of which is toothache. In this article, you will understand the causes of toothache in pregnancy and the ways of dental care and oral health in pregnancy.

Both the dentist and the obstetrician recommend that you see a dentist for a complete checkup and clearance to resolve any dental problems. Do not delay seeing a dentist because you are pregnant. When you have a toothache or gum problem during pregnancy so do not wait after delivery.

Some steps in treating toothache during pregnancy include the following:

Radiology photo: Your doctor may need to use X-rays to determine the severity of the injury. Many women worry that X-rays are dangerous to their fetus. The dentist does not recommend using X-rays until they are really needed, and if necessary, you should use a protective apron that protects your child from the harmful effects of X-rays.

What medicine should we take to treat toothache in pregnancy?

Medicinal methods are mainly used for the immediate treatment of toothache in pregnancy. When you visit the dentist, remind yourself that you are pregnant because taking some toothache medications during pregnancy can have side effects on the fetus. If you have a gum or tooth infection, you may need a course of antibiotics, which is one of the best toothpaste in pregnancy. Your doctor may also prescribe painkillers to relieve toothache during pregnancy.

Causes of toothache in pregnancy

Morning sickness can be one of the causes. When stomach acid enters the mouth, it can cause cavities and toothache.

Hormonal imbalances can predispose a pregnant woman to gingivitis, which can lead to various dental and gum diseases.

Diet changes during pregnancy. If you consume large amounts of dairy or sugar products, you may have dental problems.

When you are pregnant, your body’s sources of calcium are depleted to supply the fetus, and if you do not get enough calcium, it will break down the minerals in the enamel and cause toothache.

Pregnancy sensitizes teeth and gums, and this process can make brushing difficult, leading to dental problems.

Prevention and treatment of gingivitis in pregnancy:

Pregnancy hormones can put some women at risk for gum disease, the most common of which is gingivitis (gum infection). Inflammation of the gums is likely to occur in the second trimester. Symptoms of gingivitis and bleeding occur most often when brushing and flossing between teeth.

If you have gum problems during pregnancy, be sure to have a gum infection and inflammation checked by your dentist before giving birth. While most gum disease caused by pregnancy hormones goes away after birth, few women may have a deeper level of gum disease that will need treatment after pregnancy.

Do not stop brushing if you have bleeding gums. Use a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste and brush at least twice a day.

Cleaning and scaling teeth is part of oral hygiene. This procedure involves removing plaque and tartar from the teeth, which prevents tooth decay, gingivitis, and gum disease.

Pregnancy hormones make some women more prone to gum problems, including:

Gingivitis:

This problem mostly occurs in the second trimester of pregnancy. Symptoms include swelling and bleeding gums, especially when brushing and flossing.

Undiagnosed or untreated periodontal disease:

Pregnancy may worsen a chronic gingival infection caused by untreated gingivitis. This condition can lead to tooth loss.

Gum problems during pregnancy are not due to increased plaque, and in fact, the body’s poor response to the plaque is due to hormone levels. Tell your dentist about any gum problems you have. Use a soft toothbrush and brush your teeth regularly at least twice a day. Use fluoride toothpaste to strengthen your teeth against decay.

If you have gum problems during pregnancy, you should be examined by a dentist after delivery. Although most gum problems go away after pregnancy, in some women the problems may become more serious and require treatment.

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Implants

After a tooth is lost and replaced, there may be many problems with chewing and even speaking. One way to treat this condition is to use dental implants.

Dental implants are one of the dental treatments that replace natural lost teeth. Although artificial implants are completely inanimate structures, they are strong enough to chew food and other conditions. And it looks exactly like a healthy, natural tooth that does a good job of chewing.

An implant is a method of treatment in which a small piece of a prosthesis (usually made of titanium) is inserted into the jawbone and acts as a tooth.

Implants implanted in bone are usually compatible with bone and oral cells. And it does not interfere with their work. The implant is filled with crowns and veneers to create a shape that looks exactly like a tooth.

In short, dental implants are the most successful way to replace teeth in people who have lost their natural teeth. All implants work in a similar way to the tooth root and facilitate chewing.

Unlike removable dentures, implants are not a problem for speaking and eating. Because they are firmly fixed in the person’s jaw.

The person should first be examined by a dentist and the structures of his mouth, teeth and jaw carefully evaluated. Once it is determined that the person has no problems with oral structures (such as gum infection, etc.), the dentist chooses the type of implant for him according to the person’s condition. The type of prosthesis implanted in the jaw will be different and may be fixed or removable.

It seems that for the following reasons, the inclination to dental implants is increasing among different people:

This method is the latest solution to replace missing natural teeth.

It is permanently placed in your jaw and maintains its efficiency for the rest of its life.

Increases the self-confidence of middle-aged and elderly people.

Helps with speech.

Dental implants are considered to be a good advantage and support for adjacent teeth.

Increase chewing power.

More beautiful teeth and smile design.

High success rate of dental implants (approximately 97%).

According to official reports from reliable sources, the success rate of dental implants in different people is about 97%. About the remaining 3%, instead of the implant being attached to the bone graft tissue, is attached to the gums, which must be re-implanted.

To do this, you usually have to wait long enough for the bone tissue of the face and jaws to develop and end their growth. The age of completion of facial bone growth is usually 18 years.

If an implant is made before this age, the size of the implanted tooth will be smaller due to the growth of the jaw. And it has to be replaced again. However, after the age of 18, there are no special restrictions on implant placement, and this can be done at any age.

The best time to do this is after tooth extraction. But its duration can be different.

The best time for implantation of mandibular teeth is 2 to 3 months after extraction and for maxillary teeth 4 to 5 months after extraction.

One of the most significant side effects of this is swelling at the implant site. Of course, it decreases two to three days after the operation and disappears within the next 5 days after the operation.

Bruising of the lips

Facial and lip anesthesia

Minor bleeding

Consider the following after implant placement:

Avoid coffee, cigarettes and alcohol for 3 to 7 days after implant placement.

Take all medications prescribed by your dentist on time.

Do not brush the implant site for at least one day after surgery

Try not to rinse your mouth for at least 8 hours after the operation

Use mouthwashes regularly

Never spit out saliva to prevent bleeding.

The cost of buying and installing dental implants is usually higher than other dental services. And this is natural because both the parts are expensive and the process is more difficult and time-consuming.

Most of all the money you spend on your implant is used directly to buy and use the materials needed. And it is natural that the more specialized the treatment process, the higher the costs will be in any case.

When planting these pieces, try not to be deceived by media advertisements, and it is better to see a specialist dentist to know the final costs.

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