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My kid is 10 years old and has crooked teeth. Should we get braces done? What will be the cost?
Ten years is not the correct age to get braces done. Suggest waiting for complete eruption of the premolars and the second molar. The ideal age for braces is 14 and above. However, you may visit your dentist and get an OPG X-ray done. After which you can decide the correct age of treatment. Aligners can also be used to treat crooked teeth and malocclusion. However, a dentist can recommend you the treatment plan and costs involved only after thorough clinical evaluation and certain X-rays.
My gums bleed after brushing, how can I stop that?
Please use a soft bristle toothbrush and visit your dentist to evaluate gingivitis or periodontitis. Also, learn the proper brushing technique from your dentist.
My mother is 60 years old. Most of her front teeth, both upper and lower, are moving. What do you suggest?
Please get your mom to visit a periodontist dentist. From your question, I feel she has chronic periodontitis and hence the teeth mobility. If the mobility is severe it is better to extract the teeth and get the dental implants done. However, that can only be decided after a thorough clinical evaluation and CBCT scan. If there is insufficient bone for the implants or/and if she has conditions where dental implants are contraindicated the dentist will suggest crowns and bridges for her or a denture.
Why does my mouth feel dry? I am experiencing this discomfort for almost one month.
Having a dry mouth is very uncomfortable. Even eating many things becomes difficult, thus impacting your digestion.
Dry mouth has multiple reasons like ageing, side-effects of various medications taken for depression, heart, blood pressure, etc. If you are on such medications, it’s advisable to go back to your doctor and discuss a substitute medication that will not have similar side effects.
I have swelling on my face. What should I do?
Any kind of swelling indicates infection. It is advisable to visit a dentist so that he can find the source of the infection. It is important to get the infection treated and have the prescribed medication by your doctor. It is always advisable to attend to facial swelling immediately with no delay.
My tooth has flaky white stains. I have had the cleaning done by the dentist multiple times. No use. What should I do?
This condition may be fluorosis. It is caused due to overexposure of fluoride in the early years of life. Visit your dentist and ask him to rule out if it is fluorosis. This is not harmful in any way except that it is aesthetically bad. It can be treated with cosmetic procedures like composites, laminates, veneers or even crowning up the teeth if required. Suggest you visit the dentist.
My 14-year-old daughter has teeth that are inclined outwards, and she has to make an effort to naturally close her lips. The orthodontist has suggested jaw surgery as a possible solution. However, I am hesitant about considering surgery for my child at such a young age. What do you suggest?
To provide an honest and accurate opinion, I would need to examine your daughter’s X-rays and CBCT scan. If you could email them to me, I would be able to provide a more informed recommendation.
However, based on the information you’ve provided, I do not recommend undergoing any major surgical jaw correction at this stage. It’s important to keep in mind that children, especially girls, continue to grow until around the age of 18 to 20 years old, and their jaw size also proportionately increases during this time. Therefore, there is no need to rush into any immediate action.
I suggest seeking a second opinion from an experienced orthodontist and oral surgeon.
My father is 79 years old and wears dentures. I would like to get him a fixed set of teeth with implants. How much will it cost?
I would need to see your father in person and evaluate the condition of his jaw bones. Implants will be successful only if he has sufficient jaw bone and is free from any major systemic illnesses. The cost of an implant varies depending upon the brand of implant, and the material of the crowns used. It also depends on the experience of the dentist. A good quality dental implant can easily range from Rs 30,000 to Rs 80,000.
I brush my teeth regularly and rinse my mouth after every meal. Still, I have bad breath. What’s the solution?
Get a thorough scaling and polishing done. Bad breath also occurs if there is plaque and calculus stuck between your teeth. Also, get a gastrointestinal evaluation done. Bad breath also occurs because of a bad GI tract. Rinse your mouth using a good mouthwash.
