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If you are suffering from tooth sensitivity consult with your dentist. Do not ignore!!!!!

Tooth sensitivity could happen to anyone at any age group.

Factors which lead to sensitivity are………..

1) Hard brushing

2) Consumption of acidic beverages

3) Chipping or fracture of enamel

4) Gum disease

5) Carious tooth

6) Tooth grinding habit

Traumatic bite

Just relying on tooth paste for sensitivity issue might not work for your particular case. Your dentist is the right person to tell you why you are having this problem and how to manage for you.

The treatment protocol involves

1) Prevention:- It includes stopping any further damage to natural tooth structure

2) corrective phase:- involves rectification of the problem.

Treatment options are various and wide range of treatment options can be suggested depending on diagnosis.

Usually it includes:-

1) Changing the food habits

2) Protecting the tooth from grinding

3) Closing the opened dentinal tubules

4) Laser treatment

5) Fillings

Consult your dentist to get the best option for your tooth sensitivity.

What is a dental emergency?

Dental emergencies can have many causes, including accidents, sports-related injuries, tooth decay and infection. You may have a dental emergency if you have any of the following:

• a traumatic injury to your mouth, jaw or teeth
• severe pain that you cannot control with over-the-counter pain medication
• uncontrolled bleeding
• broken denture
• fractured teeth
• loss veneers and crowns
• pain after extraction

Dental Pain

A toothache can cause horrible pain, difficulty eating, sleeping or concentrating, and should not be ignored.  A sharp, constant or throbbing pain on a single tooth can be a sign that there is something wrong, it could be tooth decay, a cavity, or gum disease. It is important to reach for professional care as soon as possible to identify the cause of the pain so it can be addressed properly.  Over the counter toothache pain killers will help alleviate pain for a short amount of time but the underlying cause of the pain will remain and will get worse as time progresses.

Broken/cracked/chipped tooth

If your tooth is broken, chipped, or cracked save any pieces and see your dentist as soon as possible. Rinse your mouth and any pieces with warm water. Apply a cold compress outside the affected area to relieve pain and keep the swelling down. If you are experiencing bleeding, apply a piece of gauze to the area until the bleeding stops. It is very important to seek professional care as soon as possible!

Fracture Filling or Crown

Most people have at least one filling or crown in their mouth. And due to the normal wear and tear, the filling or crown could fall out. . Make sure to rinse your mouth out with warm water if ever this happens to you. After that, it is wise to fill the cavity wit cotton wool . Go see the dentist as soon as you can.

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Crossroads Dental Clinic is one of the most modern clinics in Dubai and the best dental clinic in Deira having highly experienced and professional dentists. Our services include from Orthodontics to modern cosmetic dentistry like Wisdom teeth removal, braces, veneers, dental implants and Invisalign dentist services. Looking for the best dentist in Dubai for your dental concerns? Well, you found us now. Visit our Clinic near Deira City Centre and we make sure you get a world-class and painless dentist experience at the best cost in Dubai.

Dental pulp is the portion of the tooth that has blood vessels and nerves in it. Pulp is the core of the tooth. Pulpitis is an inflammation of the dental pulp and is the most common reason for toothache.

When the dental pulp gets irritated, the body responds by sending extra blood and defense cells to the pulp leading to an increase in volume of pulp. But the pulp doesn’t have the opportunity to expand as its surrounded by hard tooth structures like dentine and enamel.This increase in the pulpal pressure will be felt as pain by the patient.

The pulpal inflammation also makes the teeth more sensitive. For example, breathing cold air through the mouth, drinking hot drinks or chewing food can cause pain.

Pulpitis can be broadly classified as two : Reversible and Irreversible

Reversible Pulpitis

The symptoms of reversible pulpitis can range from nothing at all to a sharp pain on stimulation of tooth.

For instance, if you eat an ice cream,the cold causes a sharp pain in the tooth and it quickly goes away when you swallow. The good news is that reversible pulpitis, like its name, is reversible and it can go away if the cause of it is eliminated.

The causes of reversible pulpitis can be attrition of the tooth that reaches the dentin or a fracture of the enamel layer of the tooth which can expose the dentin or dental caries which has entered into deep layers of dentine etc.

The tooth can be restored to normal function using advanced and step by step restorative treatment which can be completed at our Crossroads Dental Clinic.

Irreversible Pulpitis

Irreversible pulpitis is a severe inflammation of the dental pulp .It occurs when the stage of reversible pulpitis has proceeded to a level where the pulp can no longer recover .It commonly occurs in patients who have neglected their routine dental check ups. The symptoms of irreversible pulpitis can range from no symptoms at all (eg:necrosed pulp) to an excruciating sudden pain. The tooth can be very sensitive to the slightest temperature changes and this sensitivity lingers with the tooth for a longer time period. Unfortunately, once an individual has irreversible pulpitis, the only option is to have root canal therapy performed or to have the tooth extracted.

In our Crossroads Dental Clinic we have our team specialized in painless root canal treatments as well as uncomplicated extractions.

So make sure to have your teeth checked often as prevention is always better than cure.

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Crossroads Dental Clinic is one of the most modern clinics in Dubai and the best dental clinic in Deira having highly experienced and professional dentists. Our services include from Orthodontics to modern cosmetic dentistry like Wisdom teeth removal, braces, veneers, dental implants and Invisalign dentist services. Looking for the best dentist in Dubai for your dental concerns? Well, you found us now. Visit our Clinic near Deira City Centre and we make sure you get a world-class and painless dentist experience at the best cost in Dubai.

A post and core is a type of dental restoration required when there is an inadequate amount of sound tooth tissue remaining to retain a conventional crown. In teeth which are severly damaged by caries or fracture, the clinician will recommend for an endodontic treatment followed by a clinical visit for post and core restoration. The decision of whether or not to place a post and what technique will be used to place it depend on the particular conditions of each case.

The post is a small rod, that is inserted into the root space of the tooth and protrudes from the root a couple of millimetres. In our Crossroads dental clinic translucent fiberglass posts are used. The core replaces missing tooth structure in preparation for making a new dental crown. Normally, a dental core can be directly built up from composite materials The core is then utilized to hold a dental crown in place. The crown can be a single unit crown or a retainer crown for a dental bridge.

Procedure

The tooth must first be endodontically treated. After the endodontic procedure has been completed, and the root canal(s) is/are filled with the gutta percha root canal filling material, some gutta percha is removed from the canal space, usually by a series of endodontic files that prepares and shapes the root canal. The space that exists coronal to the remaining gutta percha, called the post space, is now available to place a post. It is desirable to leave sufficient root filling material in the apical area to maintain an apical seal. This procedure does not even require local anesthesia as the tooth has long been dead after the root canal treatment and no pain is felt.

Successful post and core dentistry considers quantity and quality of tooth structure as well as the presence of adjacent teeth, occlusion, parafunction, and the need for future restorations.

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Crossroads Dental Clinic is one of the most modern clinics in Dubai and the best dental clinic in Deira having highly experienced and professional dentists. Our services include from Orthodontics to modern cosmetic dentistry like Wisdom teeth removal, braces, veneers, dental implants and Invisalign dentist services. Looking for the best dentist in Dubai for your dental concerns? Well, you found us now. Visit our Clinic near Deira City Centre and we make sure you get a world-class and painless dentist experience at the best cost in Dubai.

Pericoronitis is a common problem in young adults when a tooth is not fully erupted into the mouth yet. The literal definition of pericoronitis is inflammation of the gum around the crown. This condition most of the time is very painful for the patient.

It usually occurs between 17 to 24 years of age, because that is when the third molars normally start erupting. But the doctor sometimes sees older patient with this clinical condition.

A clinical exam can help diagnose pericoronitis. Your dentist will examine your mouth and note your symptoms. The gums around the problem area are likely to be red, swollen or draining pus. Sometimes the inflammation is such that the patient can bite with the upper teeth, the inflamed gum of the lower jaw. The mouth opening may also be limited. An x-ray can also help determine if your third molars are erupting normally or not.

Pericoronitis is one of the common reasons for wisdom teeth removal, which an oral surgeon typically performs.

A piece of gum tissue appears over the biting surface of the tooth, which is very difficult to clean. Debris collects under the flap and, when the debris is not removed, the gum becomes inflamed. The tissue around a wisdom tooth has become infected because bacteria have invaded the area.

In cases of pericoronitis, food or plaque, which is a bacterial formation that remains on teeth after eating, may get caught underneath a flap of gum around the tooth. If it remains there, it can irritate the gum and lead to pericoronitis. If the pericoronitis is severe, the swelling and infection may extend beyond the jaw to the cheeks and neck.

Treatment for minor symptoms of pericoronitis (spontaneous pain, localized swelling, purulence/drainage, foul taste) is irrigation with specific liquid solutions and curettage of the area under local anesthesia. Major symptoms of pericoronitis (difficulty swallowing, enlarged lymph nodes, fever, limited mouth opening, and facial cellulitis/infection) are usually treated with antibiotics prior to the wisdom tooth removal.

Most of the time the symptoms will recur and the only definitive treatment is extraction. If left untreated, however, recurring infections are likely, and the infection can eventually spread to other areas of the mouth. The most severe cases may require intravenous antibiotics and surgery.

If you feel some of the above symptoms, consult your dentist as soon as possible.

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Crossroads Dental Clinic is one of the most modern clinics in Dubai and the best dental clinic in Deira having highly experienced and professional dentists. Our services include from Orthodontics to modern cosmetic dentistry like Wisdom teeth removal, braces, veneers, dental implants and Invisalign dentist services. Looking for the best dentist in Dubai for your dental concerns? Well, you found us now. Visit our Clinic near Deira City Centre and we make sure you get a world-class and painless dentist experience at the best cost in Dubai.

A lot of people would rather endure the torment of a toothache than step foot in a dental clinic. If you consider yourself an anxious patient and are apprehensive about necessary dental treatment, you might consider looking for a qualified sedation dentist to have a painless dentist experience. Sedation dentistry enables children who cannot control their movements or individuals with dental phobia to receive the dental care they need.

Sedation dentistry has occasionally been dubbed as sleep dentistry, but this term is misleading. In actual fact, you do not sleep during the procedure. It enables you to be awake throughout the entire procedure, but you will feel relaxed and likely won’t remember much about your treatment. People often feel like their dental procedure lasts only a few minutes, when in fact it might have taken hours to perform.

Note that sedation is different from anesthetic injections. Although some forms of sedation may raise your threshold for pain, most dental treatments still require a local anesthetic injected in the mouth, even when sedation dentistry techniques are performed.

Types of Sedation:

• Inhalation Sedation
• Oral Sedation
• Intravenous (IV) Sedation
• Deep Sedation & General Anesthesia

In outpatient dental clinics, sedation is a process used to establish a relaxed, easy and calm state through the use of sedatives. Inhalation and oral sedation is now the most common techniques used. Sedative drugs commonly used for oral sedation are tranquilizers, anti-anxiety medications etc.

Sedation dentistry thus addresses some of the fears that keep people from going to the dentist on a regular basis. As a result, they are less likely to neglect their oral health or allow oral health problems to build to the point when drastic dental treatments become necessary.

Selecting a Painless Sedation Dentist:

Specifically, conscious sedation is a tool available to dentists in the outpatient setting that can improve patient tolerance and acceptability of unpleasant procedures.

Our team at Crossroads Dental Clinic Dubai offer unparalleled sedation dentistry techniques to help anxious patients feel relaxed and comfortable. Our specifically trained staff spends time with patient to discuss all the aspects of sedation before administering it.

Once you have made the decision to move ahead with the procedure, we hand over the Informed Consent Form for additional details about the procedure, equipment, advantages and risks associated with your treatment.

It is important for patients to talk to their dentist about what is involved and expected before the procedure.

Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) is our chosen inhalational sedation agent as it has anxiolytic and sedative properties with varying degrees of analgesia and relaxation. It has a rapid onset, fast recovery and is very safe because the child/adult remains awake, responsive, and breaths on his/her own.

It is administered via a small nose-hood placed over the nose through which nitrous oxide is delivered prior to and throughout treatment. It takes around 20 minutes for the onset of anxiolysis. In addition to some tingling and numbness, nitrous oxide typically evokes an overall feeling of well-being.

Our clinic also equips facilities and personnel to manage any emergency or rescue situation. We advise the patients to have a responsible caregiver accompany you to the procedure. The caregiver should drive you home after the procedure is complete and stay with you for an additional two to three hours at home.

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Crossroads Dental Clinic is one of the most modern clinics in Dubai and the best dental clinic in Deira having highly experienced and professional dentists. Our services include from Orthodontics to modern cosmetic dentistry like Wisdom teeth removal, braces, veneers, dental implants and Invisalign dentist services. Looking for the best dentist in Dubai for your dental concerns? Well, you found us now. Visit our Clinic near Deira City Centre and we make sure you get a world-class and painless dentist experience at the best cost in Dubai.

Braces are devices used by a Braces Dentist to align and straighten teeth, to correct bite to improve overall dental health.

Braces for children :

The ideal age for starting braces for children is between 8-14 years of age while the growth is still occurring. It is also recommended by a braces dentist because the permanent teeth start coming up and overcrowding and uneven bite may become apparent. Orthodontic consultation may be advised by 7 years of age to evaluate the need of functional and removable appliances.

Braces for adults :

There is no age limit for this treatment as long as your teeth and gums are strong.

Treatment duration :

There is no fixed duration for the treatment. Generally treatment duration may vary from 6 months to 2 years.

Types of braces :

There are different types of Braces-
Traditional- metal/ ceramic
Damon System- metal/ceramic
Lingual Braces
Clear/ Removable Aligners

Damon system of braces is better than traditional braces as it eliminates friction which is increased in the latter by elastics. They not only give a good expansion effect, shorter treatment times, fewer places for plaque accumulation, hence easier to clean. They only cost more than traditional but its advantages outweighs its cost factor.

Lingual braces is also a treatment option where braces are placed on the backside of tooth.

Clear aligners is also a treatment option where braces are placed on the backside of tooth.

Retention:

After we remove braces we enter a retention phase to prevent relapse. It can take upto 2 years for teeth to stabilize completely after treatment. For retention we can give only removable retainer or a combination of fixed and removable retainer.

We provide braces dentist services by our specialized and experienced Dentists at Crossroads Dental Clinic in Dubai.

Do visit us for an awesome dental experience.

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Crossroads Dental Clinic is one of the most modern clinics in Dubai and the best dental clinic in Deira having highly experienced and professional dentists. Our services include from Orthodontics to modern cosmetic dentistry like Wisdom teeth removal, braces, veneers, dental implants and Invisalign dentist services. Looking for the best dentist in Dubai for your dental concerns? Well, you found us now. Visit our Clinic near Deira City Centre and we make sure you get a world-class and painless dentist experience at the best cost in Dubai.