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Oral minor surgery, implants or dental extraction
To speed up the healing process, we strongly suggest that you follow the recommendations suggested below. Please note, however, that it is normal to feel some discomfort after surgery and to have your face swollen.
- Keep pressure on your compresses for one hour while maintaining firm pressure.
- Apply ice on the cheek at regular intervals (20 minutes of ice per hour), to reduce the possibility of swelling.
- In case of bleeding, take a compress or a tea bag lightly moistened and bite for at least 30 minutes.
To avoid the day of surgery
- Remove clotted blood clot
- Rinse mouth or spit
- Drink with a straw
- smoke
- Consume hot foods or beverages: prefer cold or warm food
- Indulge in intense activities
Pain and infection
- Take your antibiotics if prescribed
- During the first 24 to 72 hours, take a medicine based on acetaminophen (Tylenol, Atasol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or the medications you have been prescribed to relieve pain, but avoid aspirin
Suggested diet
On the day of extraction, eat only soft foods or lukewarm beverages. When you feel better, you can start eating normally.
From the next day to complete healing
- Rinse mouth three times a day with mouthwash or with warm water and salt (2 ml or 1/2 teaspoon salt in 250 ml or 1 cup water).
- Brush your teeth and floss daily to remove the plaque and promote a better result in the long term. Avoid brushing around the extraction area during the first 72 hours.
- Avoid eating hard foods (nuts, sweets, ice cubes)
- Some words may be harder to pronounce and your saliva may be more abundant than usual. Everything will resume its normal course in less than a week.
- It is possible to see bruises on your face. They will disappear after five to seven days.
- Some patients have difficulty opening their mouths for up to five days after the extraction.
- If after three days the pain increases rather than decreases, do not hesitate to call us.
Be fearless, you will feel better after a few days and you can resume your usual activities. In the case of acute or unbearable pain, heavy bleeding, swelling spreading further, or reaction to the prescribed medication, please contact us or go to an emergency department.
Healthy teeth and gums
We learn from an early age that we need to brush our teeth regularly to keep them healthy. But what about our gums?
The gum is a soft tissue that covers the bone of the jaw. It serves as a protective base for the teeth; by covering the roots, it protects them against germs. A healthy gum is pink and firm, adheres well to the tooth and does not bleed when brushing or flossing.
Here are some tips for maintaining good gum health:
- Brush gently with a soft-bristled brush and your gums (always brush vertically from the gum to the tooth)
- Carefully clean the molars and premolars. (As these are located at the back of the arcade and are often overlooked, so more prone to plaque.)
- Take a look at your gums once a week to stay on top of changes in color or texture
- Daily flossing to dislodge food particles stuck between your teeth
- Adopt healthy eating habits, with a focus on fruits and vegetables and away from acidic and over-sweet foods
- Avoid tobacco
Many leave flossing due to the bleeding and pain that ensues after each use. Of course, stopping is not the answer. The situation is likely to fester rather than improve since the bleeding is precisely caused by the microbes present in the plate. This is why you must persevere in your good habits and consult a dental professional if the pain or bleeding persists after two weeks.
Moreover, it is imperative to regularly consult your dentist for a cleaning and periodic examination. This is an important step to make sure your teeth and gums are doing well. With no symptoms at an early stage, gum disease is a condition that can progress to the point of attacking the tooth support bone when left untreated. To avoid the complications and ultimately the extraction of a tooth, it is always better to adopt a preventive attitude and to be treated before the affection has grown too much.
Are you diabetic? Here are 3 words of order for a healthy mouth!
People with diabetes need to pay special attention to their oral health as they are more susceptible to infections of all kinds.
Why is diabetes making it more vulnerable to gum disease?
- The diabetic would produce less collagen to the gums. As this protein is responsible for tissue repair, the gum becomes more prone to attack.
- Diabetes also causes inflammation of the blood vessels. The influx of blood to the vessels of the gingiva decreases, which impedes the nutritional supply to the gums and slows down the healing process of the lesions.
- In the case of poorly controlled blood glucose levels, mouth fluids would contain more glucose, which would lead to the production of other organisms, such as fungi.
People with diabetes have a harder time fighting bacterial plaque. As it accumulates, it calcifies and becomes tartar. The gums become more vulnerable to gingivitis, the main symptoms of which are red and swollen gums and hypersensitivity or bleeding during brushing. Untreated gingivitis will eventually degenerate into periodontitis, a more serious infection that attacks the supporting bone of the teeth.
The best way to prevent and prevent periodontal disease is to maintain the balance of your diabetes. Because a person who controls his disease well has a gingival tissue that behaves almost the same as a non-diabetic person.
Adopting healthy oral habits, such as brushing your teeth after meals, and routine use of dental floss, is essential. We must also make regular visits to the dentist and signify any changes to our health.
A real vicious circle, uncontrolled blood sugar can aggravate periodontal disease, which in turn can harm diabetes. Three watchwords should therefore be remembered to prevent gum disease, disease or general health deterioration: glycemic control, adequate oral hygiene and vigilance.
Dental examination : what does it look like?
In order to preserve the health of the teeth and gums, regular visits to the dentist remain indispensable. In general, we recommend that you schedule a recurring appointment every 6 months.
The routine examination is a visual inspection of the condition of your mouth to detect abnormalities that may affect your oral health. At the level of the teeth, the dentist checks the wear of the fillings as well as the presence of caries, plaque or tartar. Dental plaque is a whitish deposit stuck on the surface of the teeth. Mainly bacteria, it hardens and becomes tartar if not removed in time. At this point, only a dental professional can remove it. If this condition remains neglected, various problems threaten to appear more or less long term.
There is also the evaluation of the space between the teeth and the gums. If space is minimal, the gums are well, but if it is more pronounced, there may be inflammation. The dental prosthesis, if any, is also examined, as are the tongue, the palate, and the inside of the cheeks. In addition, the examination for detecting oral cancers is done right away.
During this visit, the dentist will assess your state of health and lifestyle. This is when it is important to indicate your eating habits (consumption of sugary or acidic foods, alcohol, etc.). Your dentist should also know if you are using tobacco or medications and if you are pregnant or have given birth in the last few months. You will also need to tell him about your observations, such as a rickety tooth or a color that has changed, bleeding, etc. As the outcome of this review takes into account the particularities of each individual, any changes to your state of health must be mentioned.
The dental examination is usually done at the same session as a cleaning appointment. At the end of this session, the dentist presents you with a treatment plan that meets your needs.
The importance of dental restoration
Dental restoration is the discipline of dentistry dedicated to the treatment of missing and damaged teeth. It is of great importance because it helps prevent the deterioration of oral health.
These restorations have as goals:
- Prevent oral problems that may occur in the absence of intervention.
- Filling the vacant space prevents the migration of neighboring teeth.
- To maintain good dental hygiene, which eliminates the plaque and prevents the risk of infection.
- On a psychological level, the restoration embellishes the smile of the patient, which has a big impact on his general mood as well as his confidence and his self-esteem.
What are the types of restorations?
The dental professional can offer you various treatments to replace your missing teeth. Among other things, he will be able to talk about filling, crowns and even the installation of implants or a bridge.
The filling is mainly used for the treatment of cavities. It is often referred to as “sealing”. Only the composite resin is used for these fillings.
The crown is ideal for a broken tooth or seriously affected by decay. Resembling a small hat, it covers the damaged tooth, so as to strengthen and improve aesthetics.
As for the implant, it consists of two distinct parts: the screw (tenon) and the artificial tooth. You can attach a crown, a bridge, and even a complete prosthesis. With a natural appearance, implant restorations offer the same functional sensation as healthy teeth.
As for the bridge, it is made to measure and can replace one or more missing teeth. The bridge is attached to the adjacent teeth and once installed, it looks like a real tooth in every way.
Your dentist will tell you what restoration you should consider based on the health of your mouth. Above all, do not hesitate to ask questions about the preparation, the steps of the intervention and what will happen after the treatment. You will have everything in hand to make an informed decision.
Food for healthy teeth
Saliva naturally contains bacteria. In contact with the latter, the sugar contained in the drinks and food that we ingest turns into acid. It is this acid that is ultimately responsible for the breakdown of enamel and possibly the spread of dental caries.
All types of sugars are damaging to teeth, whether refined or natural. Unfortunately, many beverages and nutritious foods contain both. For example, milk, fruit juice and most starchy foods (crackers, teething cookies, etc.) all break down into sugar. If these foods stay in our mouth long enough, they turn into acid. Of course, you can not ban healthy foods from your child’s diet because they contain vitamins and nutrients that are essential for their proper development.
In short, to limit the ravages of sugar, your role is to stay on top of what your child consumes and to control the frequency with which he brushes his teeth. To do this, take the time to review the ingredient list for each product before adding it to your grocery cart. Foods that contain a sweetener made from corn, corn or maple syrup, honey, molasses, fructose, glucose or dextrose should be consumed in moderation. Also, be aware that some liquid medications contain sugar.
As kids love snacks, focus on water for any other drink. In addition, nuts, cheese or raw vegetables are very interesting snack foods, both for oral health and for the overall health of your child. Juices, soft drinks, and sweets should only be consumed occasionally. If you can not brush your teeth after eating a snack, give your child a glass of water. The water will “rinse” the mouth while waiting for proper brushing.
Oral health in children and adolescents
From an early age, it is essential to introduce and learn healthy oral hygiene habits to children. With a healthy mouth, they will have better chewing, better overall health, and more confidence in themselves.
During the first visit, the dentist and the hygienist will make sure to create a place of trust with the child and will perform the oral examination and cleaning as well as the application of a fluoride gel. They will benefit greatly from teaching you brushing and flossing techniques. With the help of parents, a ritual brushing and flossing is introduced. The child will gain in dexterity and be better disciplined with his growth.
Around the age of 6, the child begins to have his first adult teeth. Having adequate hygiene before this age is essential.
Parents must avoid passing on their insecurity to children. It is important to adopt a positive attitude and prepare the child for his visit. Always explain to the child and tell them the truth and stop telling them that they will not feel any pain or discomfort during their visit.
For older children, you may be asked to return to the waiting room after the first contact has been made.
Listen carefully to the instructions and suggestions on oral care for your child and maintain a positive attitude towards the meeting.
Make it a habit to schedule an appointment every six months.
Children usually lose all their primary teeth before the age of 12. However, the obturation is sometimes unavoidable before the tooth falls by itself, especially if it is broken or infected. In addition to damaging your child’s oral health, a damaged tooth may negatively impact your child’s self-esteem.
The filling is a solution that is both simple and inexpensive to curb the evolution of caries. It can treat a problem that could eventually cause pain and be very expensive in the absence of immediate care.
If no filling is done and caries spreads, tooth extraction may be the only option. As a toothless space can cause migration of other teeth, a space maintainer might be recommended. The device will preserve the space for the eruption of the permanent tooth by preventing adjacent teeth from encroaching into the vacant space.
The dentist and the hygienist will do the clinical and radiological follow-up during the period of loss of the baby teeth and the push of the adult teeth. They will make sure that the adult teeth find room to push and do not stay embedded or blocked below the gumline. The dentist will decide if there are any milk teeth to be removed, whether there is a need for appliances or a first phase of orthodontic treatment. The dentist will decide when orthodontic treatment should begin, if necessary. Orthodontic treatment is more beneficial if done during your child’s growth. The majority of these treatments will be started between the ages of 11 and 13 years.
Well-aligned, well-positioned teeth promote better oral health while giving your child a beautiful natural smile. We will avoid the problems of self-esteem that can occur in adolescence.
It is during these follow-ups that we will ensure the good development of your young teenager.
Asepsis, for your safety
All instruments used in the clinic are cleaned in a specific instrument washer or in an ultrasonic device. To prevent contamination of the material by foreign microorganisms (bacteria, parasites), we use in particular hot sterilizers. Our clinic is equipped with 3 sterilizers to ensure efficient operation at all times including a fast and powerful STATIM sterilizer. All our instruments are packed and kept in a closed place. Also, to ensure the asepsis of the work surfaces, they are cleaned with surface disinfectants recommended by industry and dental associations.
Please note that biological tests are performed monthly in an independent laboratory to verify and document the effectiveness of our equipment and technique. Thus, we are assured that the health of our customers will be preserved from any potentially transmissible infection.
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Descaling, a prevention act
Brushing twice a day, as well as flossing once a day, or the interdental brush is the best way to dislodge dental plaque. However, when the plate is not completely removed, it hardens and becomes tartar. Unfortunately, only a dental professional can dislodge this calcified plaque.
It is after the complete oral examination that the hygienist descaling. Generally painless, the cleaning is done using a powerful ultrasonic device and supplemented by a small metal curette provided for this purpose. Scaling helps to prevent certain gum diseases such as gingivitis, but also certain problems such as chronic halitosis (persistent bad breath). Regular follow-up is very important because you must know that despite impeccable oral hygiene, tartar can accumulate in the teeth and under the gums.
Once the tartar has been removed, the hygienist usually polishes to remove visible spots on the surface of the teeth. To do this, a granular paste is added to the rotary electric brush. In addition, to ensure that all inter-dental areas have been well cleaned, the session will end with flossing.
Since untreated gum disease is the number one cause of dental loss in people over 35, vigilance is required. Periodic cleaning at the dentist is not a luxury, but prevention against the deterioration of your oral health.
