Trauma to front teeth in kids.

 During childhood tooth and mouth injuries are very common. Nearly 50 percent of children have tooth injuries in childhood. In most cases, the injuries are not life-threatening but sometimes they can cause serious and long-lasting effects on a child’s appearance and self-confidence.

 

Causes:

·         Fight with other kids

·         Falls

·         Child trips down with an object in the mouth

·         Clashes with household furniture

 

Evaluation:

 Many parents wonder when to give attention to kids about normal tooth or mouth injuries,

·         If there is a broken, missing, or loose tooth after an injury.

·         If there is bleeding that doesn’t stop after 10-15 min.

·         If there is pain and sensitivity in the tooth.

·         Difficulty in mouth opening.

·         If the vision and speech are affected.

 

Treatment:

Dental injuries — the treatment for dental injuries depends upon the child's age, the type of injury, and whether the injured tooth is primary or permanent.

 

Long-term follow-up after injury — Injuries to the teeth, especially those involving permanent teeth, will require long-term follow-up and care. Even if the injured tooth appears healthy, it is still important for the parents to have their children evaluated by a dentist who is experienced in dental injuries.

 

Dislocated or loose primary tooth — The most common injury to the primary teeth is dislocation of the front teeth. The management of these injuries focuses on preventing future damage to the permanent teeth.

 

Broken primary tooth — Children with broken teeth should see a dentist promptly. Treatment may include smoothing the rough edges of the tooth, repairing it with a tooth-colored resin material, pulpectomy procedure, leaving the tooth in place, or removing it.

 

Dislocated permanent tooth — A permanent tooth that is knocked out is a dental emergency that requires prompt treatment. The tooth should be placed back into the tooth socket as soon as possible, ideally within 15 minutes and up to one hour or longer if stored in cold milk.

Because of the importance of replacing the tooth quickly, the following steps are recommended:

● Handle the tooth carefully by the top.

● Remove any debris by gently rinsing the tooth with saline or milk; the tooth should not be scrubbed or sterilized.

● Place the tooth by hand, back into the socket if possible. If not possible, then place it in a physiologic storage medium (Hank’s solution, Saliva, or saline).

● Keep the tooth in place by having the child bite on a clean towel or handkerchief.

·         See the dentist as soon as possible.

 

Teeth Care Centre understands that every child is special. So to treat them specially, we have a team of the best pediatric dentists in Ahmedabad. All the procedures are performed under the supervision of our chief dentist, Dr. Pankti Patel.

What is Bell’s palsy?

 

Bell’s palsy is a condition where episodes of facial muscle weakness or facial paralysis occur. This gets worse after 48 hours. It is usually on one side of the face. The 7^th cranial nerve is affected in this condition.

Symptoms of Bell’s palsy

·         Drooping face

·         Loss of expressions

·         Tears from one eye

·         No blinking of an eye

·         Loss of taste

·         Facial pain

·         Ear pain

·         Dry eyes

Causes of Bell’s palsy:

·         Bell’s palsy can occur at any age.

·         Commonly occurs at age 65 or above.

·         The ratio of males and females is equal.

·         Herpes simplex and Herpes zoster virus are common causes.

·         HIV/AIDS infection.

·         Middle ear infection.

The patient with Bell’s palsy is more susceptible to oral diseases such as:

·         Tooth decay

·         Salivary diseases such as xerostomia

·         Gum diseases like swollen gingiva

·         Salivary gland disorder 

Treatment:

To treat Bell’s palsy, meeting with a dentist can be beneficial. A dentist can perform routine cleanings to ensure a Bell’s palsy patient can avoid oral health problems. If the dentist identifies oral health issues, he or she can help the patient correct them, too. 

Here at TEETH CARE CENTRE, Dr. Pankti Patel who is the chief dentist and the most famous dentist in Ahmedabad performs an in-depth patient assessment to provide the best treatment possible.

Are teeth alignment only important for esthetic purpose ?

 

No, clinical evaluation of some factors would bring out the real necessity of teeth alignment.

Surpassing those advantages listed such as:

·         Better digestion-  Chewing is the foremost important step for digestion. Malalignment of teeth causes improper chewing which results in improper digestion and ultimately your body gets less nutrition.

·         Clean and healthy teeth-  Overcrowded teeth form a nida for clogged food particles and attraction of microorganisms. In the end maintenance of hygiene becomes an issue.

·         Improved and clear speech – Good aligned teeth play a major role in speech function, protruding or spaced teeth result in slurred speech which can lower self-confidence.

·        TMJ pain and headache-  Due to malalignment, the teeth are unable to give desire  bite registration which affects directly the temporomandibular joint. This pain also radiates to the head causing mild to moderate migraine headaches.

·         Less chances of wear and tear- Properly aligned teeth would exert less stress on the teeth which will timely reflect on how worn they can get due to malalignment.

·         Fewer cracks, breaks, and chips -  Due to uncontrolled forces, a portion of enamel can chip off or break from the tooth or the tooth might be diagnosed with a crack in it.

·         Increased self-confidence - Perfectly aligned teeth will create an attractive appearance that can have a good impact on others, presumably it will boost one’s self-confidence.

How to get a solution to this mostly common issue of malalignment :

So, the emerging era of Invisalign aligners has shown drastic results for the treatment of malalignment of teeth. These are basically removable, transparent orthodontic devices that move your teeth into their ideal position.

Teeth Care Centre is the pioneer and the best provider of Invisalign aligners in Ahmedabad. Dr. Nirav Patel, the best orthodontist in Ahmedabad provides the best clear aligner treatment.