Showing posts with label Dental. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dental. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
14th International dental congress of The Egyptian Clinical Dental Society
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Contact name: Eng.Mohammed Arafat
As you may be aware eminent Speakers, from more than 20 countries attended our previous meeting along with more than 4000 dentist from Egypt and all over the world
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
Child Dental Health Is Important From Early Age!
The child's first teeth will begin to arrive between three and sixteen months (usually around six months). The two lower front teeth will be the first to enter and this will be followed by the four upper teeth in four to eight weeks. The time of eruption of first tooth is largely influenced by genetics, so if you have a family history of getting the first tooth late, your child will probably get his first tooth late. Your child will still get new teeth until he has all twenty of his baby teeth when three years, with most children receiving about four new teeth every four months. Children begin to shed their baby teeth when they are around 6-7 years old, and this process is completed with the loss of the second molars when it comes to 11-13 years of age.
Permanent teeth begin erupting around 6-7 years of age and continues until the child gets his third molars (or wisdom teeth) when it comes to 17 to 22 years of age.
Teething causes ...
In most children, teething only causes increased drooling and a desire to chew hard things, but in some it does cause mild pain and irritability and the gums may be swollen and painful. To help it can massage the area vigorously for a few minutes or let him chew a ring smooth, hard teething. Teething does not cause fever, diarrhea, sleeping problems or diaper rashes. Although most children do not need teething gels or treatment with Tylenol for pain, use these products if necessary.
When should I start cleaning my child's teeth?
Once your child's teeth begin erupting, you can start by wiping clean with a damp cloth. As your child gets more teeth, you can start using a soft infant toothbrush is. You should use only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste with fluoride or without fluoride toothpaste (like Baby Oragel) until the child is able to spit (too much fluoride can stain teeth.)
When should I take my child to the dentist?
In accordance with the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the first dental visit should be when the first tooth, usually between six and twelve months. "
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the first dental visit is three years old. Now, because many children have caries by the time they enter kindergarten, the AAP says that children at high risk should consult a dentist six months after their first tooth, or before they are 12 months old.
In addition to analyzing and preventing problems, an early visit to the dentist can help educate you about your child's oral health and hygiene. If your child is high risk, the doctor must begin oral health assessments at six months old.
So when should be the first visit? If your child has no risk factors for developing cavities, such as sleeping with a cup or a bottle or walk all day with a cup of juice, and if your teeth seem to be developing normally, then you can probably wait until your child is more and just ask your doctor to check your teeth in each well-child visit.
Another risk factor for a large number of cavities can include having a mother with a lot of cavities. In addition, children with special health needs, descendants later order, and children from families of low socioeconomic status are considered at risk of caries and probably should see a dentist early.
If your child has a problem, as the staining of teeth, tooth development abnomal crowded, or if you have any risk factors for developing cavities, then you should see a dentist before. You may also want to see a dentist if your child has persistent habits such as thumb sucking or using a pacifier as a toddler or grinding your teeth at night (bruxism).
If your family dentist tells you that your first visit should be delayed until it is four or five years, then you may want to see a pediatric dentist early.
Does my child need fluoride supplements?
In general, yes. All children need supplemental fluoride after six months of age to help prevent cavities. For most children, can get this fluoride in drinking water, if they are in an area where the water supply of the city has an adequate amount of fluoride (more than 0.6 ppm), and are drinking water tap. Water sources usually do not have enough fluoride include well water and filtered or bottled water, although some brands of bottled water (water or nursery) have fluoride added. In addition, commercially prepared infant formulas do not contain a mix adaquate amount of fluoride, so consider using a powder or concentrated formula and mixing with tap water, supplement your infant with extra tap water, or talk to your Pediatrician about giving fluoride supplements.
If you only use a water pitcher filter or countertop filter, you may not remove fluoride from water. Other types of water filters, although it could. If you have any questions, please contact the manufacturer of the filter.
In general it is better to have the child drink water that is supplemented with fluoride instead of giving additional drops or fluoride supplements. Too much fluoride can cause fluorosis, which is white permanent brown discoloration of the tooth enamel. It is easier to get fluorosis if you are giving your child fluoride drops and is still getting fluoride from their diet.
Talk to your pediatrician or pediatric dentist if you think your child may need fluoride supplements.
Why are my child's teeth stained?
In addition to the intrinsic stains, which can be caused by fluorosis, blood and bile pigments, inherited defects of dentin and enamel, medications (especially tetracycline), and trauma, the teeth may also be extrinsic staining of bacteria and food stains.
Does my child need sealants?
Sealants are usually applied to the back teeth to help protect the grooves and pits of these teeth that can be difficult to clean and are prone to develop caries. A sealant is a plastic material applied to the teeth, hardens, and provides a barrier against plaque and other harmful substances. Sealants should be applied to the premolars 1 and 2 and appropriate permanent molars as soon as possible after they erupt (usually after 6 years of age).
Thursday, November 27, 2008
My Teeth Cavity Has Grown Deeper
I will post about cavities in the teeth and how it will get bigger and bigger if you don't really pay attention to it in early stages. Last year I went to a renowned dentist DR. Nanda in my city, as my gums had swelled and I was unable to eat. Hell he charges a lot than others, but then again he is the best.
I did an x-ray of my teeth and the Doc. suggested that I better get my teeth cleaned up. He also let me know that there is cavity in my middle teeth and that I have approached him at the right time. I wish If only I would have taken him seriously. Anyways he gave me another appointment after a couple of days to get my teeth cleaned and told me to apply a cream, I don't remember the name of the cream for consecutive 4 days so that the swelling will go down and he can work my teeth to fill the cavity.
I ignored his idea about applying the cream and went directly there to clean the teeth and as you can imagine he was mad at me and told me not come till my swelling gets down. I took him seriously this time and within 2 days my swelling went down and I was lying on the dentist's chair to get my teeth cleaned by one of the doctor's associate.
This was my first time on that chair and the lady just took a moment after my mouth went open to put that weapon in my mouth and let the blood flow like a river in there. I was feeling the taste of blood all over my mouth. It was such a pain. After cleaning them to certain extent she asked me it is not possible to clean all the teeth today and let me give you another appointment.
Another appointment means, more money more pain. When I walked out of the Hospital, I never returned back there.
And now it has been more than a year, my cavity has grown bigger and I think it has started to decay. I feel bad for it and eventually would have to surrender one of the teeth to some external element like cement, silver or gold. I could have avoided all this only if I would have taken the things seriously at the initial stage.
My suggestion to all those guys who love there teeth, please visit your dentist on regular basis, respect their decisions and follow their advice.
I did an x-ray of my teeth and the Doc. suggested that I better get my teeth cleaned up. He also let me know that there is cavity in my middle teeth and that I have approached him at the right time. I wish If only I would have taken him seriously. Anyways he gave me another appointment after a couple of days to get my teeth cleaned and told me to apply a cream, I don't remember the name of the cream for consecutive 4 days so that the swelling will go down and he can work my teeth to fill the cavity.
I ignored his idea about applying the cream and went directly there to clean the teeth and as you can imagine he was mad at me and told me not come till my swelling gets down. I took him seriously this time and within 2 days my swelling went down and I was lying on the dentist's chair to get my teeth cleaned by one of the doctor's associate.
This was my first time on that chair and the lady just took a moment after my mouth went open to put that weapon in my mouth and let the blood flow like a river in there. I was feeling the taste of blood all over my mouth. It was such a pain. After cleaning them to certain extent she asked me it is not possible to clean all the teeth today and let me give you another appointment.
Another appointment means, more money more pain. When I walked out of the Hospital, I never returned back there.
And now it has been more than a year, my cavity has grown bigger and I think it has started to decay. I feel bad for it and eventually would have to surrender one of the teeth to some external element like cement, silver or gold. I could have avoided all this only if I would have taken the things seriously at the initial stage.
My suggestion to all those guys who love there teeth, please visit your dentist on regular basis, respect their decisions and follow their advice.
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