Consequences
of Missing Teeth
As soon as a tooth is lost the bone will degenerate
and the teeth on either side will shift or tip into
the empty space. If there is a tooth directly above
or below the space it will over erupt, as there
will not be anything to prevent it from coming out
of the gum tissue. The majority of bone degeneration
will occur within the first six months but will
slowly continue for years. The movement of the adjacent
teeth will not occur immediately; rather it will
become noticeable after three to five years. How
fast it occurs will depend on the density of bone
in the area, your bite and how well your teeth occlude
or interlock with each other....
Author: Dr. Rachana Bhama, Smile Care, Bandra1
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Mouth
Ulcers
A mouth ulcer is an open sore inside the oral cavity.
Two common mouth ulcer types are aphthous ulcers
(canker sores) and cold sores (caused by the herpes
simplex virus). The types of oral ulcers are diverse,
with a multitude of associated causes including:
physical or chemical trauma, infection from microorganisms
or viruses, medical conditions or medications, cancerous
and sometimes nonspecific processes. Once formed,
the ulcer may be maintained by inflammation and/or
secondary infection....
Author: Dr. Tanvee Singh, Smile Care, Bandra 2
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Root
Canal Therapy
A tooth is basically made up of two parts: the crown
and the root. The crown is what you see when you
smile or open your mouth. It's the part that sits
above your gumline.The root is below the gumline.
It makes up about 2/3rds of the tooth's total length....
Author: Smile Care
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