Month: October 2021

Having a beautiful smile is your greatest asset. The ability to smile has not only been shown to boost confidence and facilitate communication with others but has also been linked to lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease. The condition and appearance of one’s teeth, such as that caused by a deep bite, can lead to a lack of confidence in one’s smile. This blog discusses correcting deep bites with braces and how you can reap the benefits of a life-changing smile. 

Deep bite: what is it?
An excessive vertical overlap between the front teeth is defined as a deep bite in dentistry. This is termed malocclusion in the dental profession. It occurs when the back teeth are lost or when the teeth and jaw are misaligned, but it can also be the result of gum disease (gingivitis), worn, broken teeth, or periodontal disease (gum disease).

The deep bite can be caused by genetics, tooth crowding, worn or decayed teeth, poorly done dental work, and missing teeth, particularly the back teeth. It can worsen a bite by lip biting, nail-biting, thumb sucking, or teeth grinding, among other behaviors.

The average healthy overbite is between 1 and 2 millimeters. When upper front teeth are overlapped over lower front teeth, this is a deep bite. In extreme cases, a deeper bite can damage the roof of the mouth’s gums behind the upper teeth, causing excessive tooth wear. The result could be the premature loss of front teeth.

What are the chances of braces fixing a deep bite?
It is, fortunately, possible to correct a deep bite with several effective orthodontic treatment options utilizing different braces. Correcting a deep bite is usually the best treatment for younger patients, as it improves the function of your teeth, reduces tooth wear, helps keep your teeth healthy, and improves your self-confidence.

In addition, restorative treatment may be needed in older patients or who have significant tooth wear or a missing or broken down tooth. A multidisciplinary approach to treating deep bites is often necessary, involving both orthodontics and restorative dentistry.

What is the effectiveness of braces alone in fixing an overbite? 
Orthodontic treatment may not be sufficient for an adult with severe skeletal overbite and jaw problems, and surgery may be required. When braces are used in conjunction with other treatments, such as surgery or tooth extractions, they are ineffective. A dentist or orthodontic specialist conducts extractions on patients referred by an orthodontist.   

A growing jaw can assist braces in moving the jaw into the correct position, which reduces the need for surgery in children and teenagers.

When children have crowded teeth in small jaws, a palate expander may be used to expand their mouth to accommodate the teeth. Larger jaws make it easier for braces to move teeth into place, meaning teeth can be left in their natural positions without being removed.

If you are not satisfied with your smile even for 1%, you owe it to yourself to make it better. Get the best possible treatment for your deep bites by consulting the dentists. 

Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!

A bright, white smile is appealing to nearly everyone, but most people do not have highly polished teeth. Teeth can be whitened and surface stains reduced with at-home whitening products like strips, gels, or dental office procedures, like chairside bleaching.

The results of any method you use for whitening your teeth won’t last forever. Home remedies may produce minimal-to-great results over a short period of time. But professional dental procedures can extend the period by as much as 2-3 years.

It lasts for how long?
Teeth whitening lasts a certain amount of time, depending on the kind of whitener you are using and the lifestyle you follow. Listed below are some of the top whitening treatments and their durations.

• Using whitening toothpaste: A whitening toothpaste should give you results in 2 to 6 weeks if you use it twice a day. Some users report lasting results for as long as 3 months. You can use whitening toothpaste several times a week or every day. Toothpaste containing only abrasives deal only with surface stains. They are unable to alter the internal colour of teeth. Teeth can be whitened, and stains can be removed to varying degrees with those containing peroxide. If you keep using whitening toothpaste, you may be able to prolong these results. The ingredients can also irritate some people’s gums or teeth, leading to discomfort after prolonged use. 
• Mouthwash for whitened teeth: If you use a whitening mouthwash, you may not see any results for up to 3 months. Hydrogen peroxide is usually found in whitening mouthwashes. To help remove minor surface stains, you can use a whitening mouthwash every day. In addition to tooth whitening mouthwash, whitening strips and in-office whitening may also result in better results. However, its effects are not drastic nor long-lasting when used alone.
• Teeth Whitening strips: There are varying numbers of treatments needed for whitening strips to produce results. Depending on the strips, some of the results can last more than six months. Strips are one of the best over-the-counter methods for whitening teeth at home. Peroxide is used in whitening strips to remove stains and whiten teeth. Using them incorrectly or too often can hurt your teeth or make them uncomfortable. With high-quality whitening strips, you can effectively remove extrinsic and mild intrinsic stains, brightening the colour of your teeth.
• Gel trays for whitening at home: After using a whitening gel tray for about a week, you should begin to see results, and you will see maximum results after 2 to 4 weeks. Depending on the peroxide concentration and how long it is worn, you will see varying degrees of whitening. The use of dentist-supervised at-home whitening gel trays combined with proper oral hygiene can provide long-lasting results. If you need a custom-made tray filled with gel whitener that you can fill at home, your dentist can make one for you. You will be guided by your dentist on how long and how often to use this treatment. 

The process of teeth whitening has never been easier. A single dental office visit is all it takes to complete the whole process, and the results are superior to over-the-counter or at-home tooth whitening options.

Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!

Composite resin fillings are becoming increasingly popular for repairing damage caused by cavities and tooth decay. A major reason behind this is that the resin filling more closely resembles the appearance of our teeth. As a result, they are ideal for filling both front and back tooth cavities.

Composites resin fillings also have the advantage of not containing mercury, which is known to cause long-term health problems because of the gas it releases over time.

What is composite resin?

Composite resin closely resembles the natural look and feel of a tooth since it is composed of plastic and glass particles. It can be used to repair discolorations, repair decayed teeth, fill gaps between teeth, and make your teeth appear evenly spaced. Also, it makes your teeth appear longer and wider.

Composite resin fillings: what are the advantages?

The drilling required is much less than in other types of fillings
Composite fillings are less invasive compared to other fillings because they don’t require the removal of teeth. Once the tooth is filled, the whole tooth becomes stronger as the bond between the filling and the natural tooth becomes strongly established.

Your existing tooth is bonded to a composite filling
Onlays or overlays are two ways to apply composite fillings. A bonding agent is placed into your natural tooth as soon as it is ready for application. Onlays are inserted and harden as they bond with the natural tooth, giving them extra strength.

Fast Hardening
Infrared light is used to accelerate the hardening of the bonding agent once the filling has been applied to your tooth. It generally takes only 20-40 seconds for the filling to cure and harden.

Chipped and cracked teeth are repaired with composite fillings
Putting composite resin applications on a tooth to repair a chip or crack can be an ideal solution. This is because composite resin bonds immediately are durable, and looks natural. A resin-based veneer can also be made using this method, giving you a set of perfect pearly whites.

Tooth sensitivity is reduced with composite fillings.
Composite resin fillings have fewer chances of causing tooth sensitivity than other filling materials. As a result, the resin shields teeth from the hot and cold temperatures present in the foods and beverages we consume every day. It is important to note that you might experience mild but temporary tooth sensitivity following the procedure.

It is possible to repair your composite fillings
Your dentist can clean and repair your filling if it has been damaged by excessive chewing or grinding. Your dentist may be able to replace metal fillings with composite resin ones if you already have amalgam fillings. It will remove dangerous mercury from your mouth, giving you a smile you’ve always wanted.

Do you have questions about which composite resin filling might be right for you? Consulting a dentist can give you a better idea of whether to go for the composite filling or not.