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Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums and/or bite. It primarily focuses on improvement dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance.
Cosmetic Dentistry is performed in the followings ways:
The procedure for all the above is given below:
The Medismile not only believes in restoring the function of decayed or broken teeth, but also in providing an aesthetic touch to it. Decayed or fractured teeth give a very unsightly appearance. These teeth can now be restored to the original shade, gloss and anatomy using tooth coloured filling materials. The dentist employs a complex shade selection process in order to give the desired results to the patients. These restorations appear so natural that it becomes almost impossible to differentiate between the natural tooth and the filling material.
A person's smile can boost or demean his self confidence. Owing to the insecurity caused, people who are dissatisfied with the quality of their smile often employ ways to improve them. One of the ways is to make use of veneers. A veneer is a thin layer of ceramic material that is placed over each tooth. This layer of ceramic can be used to correct minor alignment defects and extreme discolorations of the teeth. The net effect of the procedure provides the patient with the desired shade of the teeth and an enhanced smile. A prior Bleaching procedure may be required before veneering of the teeth. Contact the clinic for more details on this subject.
If you lack the confidence to smile owing to your yellow or discoloured teeth, bleaching might just be the answer to your problem.
Dental bleaching is a simple and very regular cosmetic procedure carried out at The Medi smile. This procedure helps get rid of the stains and the yellow texture of teeth. The result is lightening and brightening of the teeth, giving you a younger, more aesthetic and appealing smile.
Bleaching is carried out using toothpaste like paste which is applied over your teeth for a period of 30 minutes. The paste may be used independently or in conjunction with a light source to activate the agents. The procedure ends with the paste being washed off with water. The procedure is extremely safe and all measures to keep you comfortable at the clinic are take into consideration.
Bleaching being a cosmetic procedure adds substantial value to your dental aesthetics. The advantage of the bleaching procedure is you having a lighter and younger shade of teeth, that provides you with the confidence to interact with people with a million dollar smile.
Bleaching of teeth is a safe. The most common side effect is the sensitivity of teeth for a day after the procedure. This sensitivity only occurs in a few patients. This sensitivity can be warded off using commonly available anti-sensitivity toothpaste.
The following are the instructions that will be given to you after the bleaching procedure:
Yes, Bleaching of teeth can be done at home. Home bleaching kits are available at the clinic. The doctors will personally train the patients to use this kit.
The drawback of home bleaching kits is that they are not as effective in brightening / lightening the shade of teeth as professional bleaching done at the clinic.
Gum Depigmentation is a procedure carried out in patients who have brown to black coloured gums instead of them being pink in colour. The cause of this could range from excess melanin pigment production to smoking. Whatever may be the cause, the darkened gums hamper the quality of smile. It is now possible to get bright healthy pink gums with the simple procedure of gingival depigmentation. Contact the clinic for more information or see section on Gum Depigmentation.
If you lack the confidence to smile owing to your yellow or discoloured teeth, bleaching might just be the answer to your problem. Dental bleaching is a simple and very regular cosmetic procedure carried out at the Medi Smile. This procedure helps get rid of the stains and the yellow texture of teeth. The result is lightening and brightening of the teeth, giving you a younger, more aesthetic and appealing smile.
Bleaching is carried out using toothpaste like paste which is applied over your teeth for a period of 30 minutes. The paste may be used independently or in conjunction with a light source to activate the agents. The procedure ends with the paste being washed off with water. The procedure is extremely safe and all measures to keep you comfortable at the clinic are take into consideration.
Bleaching being a cosmetic procedure adds substantial value to your dental aesthetics. The advantage of the bleaching procedure is you having a lighter and younger shade of teeth, that provides you with the confidence to interact with people with a million dollar smile.
Bleaching of teeth is a safe. The most common side effect is the sensitivity of teeth for a day after the procedure. This sensitivity only occurs in a few patients. This sensitivity can be warded off using commonly available anti-sensitivity toothpaste.
The following are the instructions that will be given to you after the bleaching procedure:
Yes, Bleaching of teeth can be done at home. Home bleaching kits are available at the clinic. The doctors will personally train the patients to use this kit.
The drawback of home bleaching kits is that they are not as effective in brightening / lightening the shade of teeth as professional bleaching done at the clinic.
Patients might have to undergo minor oral surgical procedures at some point or the other in life. The Medi Smile offers you surgical procedures at the hands of the best Oral Surgeons in Mumbai.
An oral surgery can cure a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions ranging from cosmetic facial surgery to corrective jaw surgery and wisdom tooth removal. We can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and dysfunction in the jaw, and perform a full range of dental implant procedures.
The most likely minor oral surgical procedure is removal of teeth that are embedded in the bone. This problem is known as impaction.
The tooth most commonly impacted is the wisdom tooth. The impacted teeth create an area of food lodgement and mild infection resulting in pain and decay of the tooth. In some cases impacted teeth might also impinge upon adjacent teeth and cause pain and decay in them.
The Medi Smile is equipped to handle any minor oral surgical procedure that comes its way. Be it cysts or benign tumours, we are there to help you get treated by the best oral surgeons.
The advancement in medical science has also ushered advancement in the field of dentistry as well. Dental implants are by far the most advanced and versatile replacement options in the field of dentistry.
The natural tooth structure is divided into two major portions.
The first portion is the crown of the tooth; this is the white part of the tooth that is visible to us in the mouth. The second portion is part of the tooth which is anchored to the bone of the jaws, which is known as the root.
Implants by definition are prosthesis that use inert materials to be surgically embedded into the bone in the area of the missing tooth, with the intention of it being able to mimic the root of the tooth over which a prosthetic natural looking crown will take support.
Implants once placed in the bone will take about 3 to 6 months to integrate to the bone. Only after the integration process is complete will the prosthetic crown be placed on the implant, which then functions as good as the natural tooth.
In certain situations the prosthetic crown is placed on the same day as the implants are placed. This decision of placing the crown immediately after surgery is at the discretion of the implantologist
Implants are made using biocompatible titanium, which has the unique property of integrating with the human bone. Titanium also has the advantage of being strong and an inert material which can bear the biting forces extremely well.
In situations where the patient has lost all the teeth, the only option usually given to him/her is complete dentures. These dentures sometimes do not have the kind of desired retention and fail to achieve the expectations of the patient and/or doctor. The patient might keep complaining of the denture falling or moving inside the mouth during biting. Implant supported dentures help overcome this problem.
Implant supported dentures are basically similar to complete dentures, but they take support from placed implants instead of the bone and muscles of the mouth. This is advantageous because the denture acquires more stability. This stability makes the patient more comfortable using the dentures by giving the confidence that the denture will not fall. In simple terms the dentures fit over the implants like press buttons!!!
The number of implants to be placed for implant supported dentures is at discretion of the implantologist and the needs of the patient.
The surgery for implants is carried out under local anaesthesia. Apart from slight discomfort after surgery there is absolutely no pain to the patient. In fact the patient is conscious throughout and can walk home once the procedure is done.
Laser dentistry can be a precise and effective way to perform many dental procedures. The potential for it to improve dental procedures rests in the dentist's ability to control power output and the duration of exposure on the tissue (whether gum or tooth structure), allowing for treatment of a highly specific area of focus without damaging surrounding tissues.
If you consider yourself somewhat of an anxious dental patient and are seeking extreme safety and comfort, you might consider looking for dentists who have incorporated laser techniques into their practices and treatments. It is estimated that 6 percent of general dentists own a laser for soft-tissue applications, with that number expected to increase over time.
As the applications for dental lasers expand, greater numbers of dentists will use the technology to provide patients with precision treatment that may minimize pain and recovery time.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved of a variety of hard and soft tissue lasers for use in the dental treatment of adults and children. Because dental lasers boast unique absorption characteristics, they are used to perform specific dental procedures.
Some dental laser technology has been developed that can be used to generate both hard and soft tissue laser energy, depending upon the patient's needs.
In addition to the lasers used for cutting and shaping hard and soft tissues, other laser types are specifically designed for viewing the insides of teeth and cells using Optical Coherence Tomography, a non-invasive imaging technique. Other lasers provide energy and specific proteins that help move messages between cells to match the body's natural ability to use light spectrums to heal damaged cells.
The first tooth appears before a child's first birthday. Ask us how to be dentally aware to prevent early cavities. The first physical check up at the dentist should be completed at least by the age of 6. This is the time when the child is losing his milk teeth and gaining the permanents which are going to last the rest of his life. Persistent Lip/Thumb sucking and/or over retained milk teeth which refuse to shed off as per schedule can lead to crooked, protruded or even absent permanent teeth which may progress to the need for Braces.
Regular dental visits are an important element of your child's oral health. If your child has an increased risk of tooth decay or unusual growth patterns she/he may need more frequent dental visits.
During the initial dental check-up we will discuss your child's medical and dental history. Your child's teeth will be examined and cleaned to remove any plaque or unsightly stain build-up that could irritate gums or cause tooth decay. Your child's systemic fluoride status will be evaluated and a fluoride varnish may be applied to prevent cavities and strengthen teeth. Your child will also learn the proper techniques for brushing and flossing and the importance of limited snacking.
Even if your child has never had a cavity, she/he can still benefit from regular visits to assess any changes in your child's oral and facial growth and development. Your child may need fluoride supplements or sealants. We will also identify any orthodontic problems and suggest treatment to keep your child's smile beautiful.
All dental specialists (pediatric dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and others) begin by completing dental school and then continue their education with several years of additional, specialized training. During training in the field of pediatric dentistry, your doctor gained extensive knowledge and experience in treating infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric dentists enjoy working with children, and bring to each patient their expertise in childhood development and behavior. Because our office is geared toward young visitors, you'll find that our staff, as well as our office design, decorations and activities, all work together to provide an especially friendly and comfortable environment for children.
The first visit is usually short and simple. In most cases, we focus on getting to know your child and giving you some basic information about dental care. The doctor will check your child's teeth for placement and health, and look for any potential problems with the gums and jaw. If possible, we may do a bit of cleaning. We will also answer any questions you have about how to care for your child's teeth as they develop, and provide you with materials containing helpful tips that you can refer to at home.
We generally recommend scheduling check-ups every six months. Depending on the circumstances of your child's oral health, we may recommend more frequent visits.
Even before your baby's first tooth appears, we recommend you clean his gums after feedings with a damp, soft washcloth. As soon as his first tooth appears, you can start using a toothbrush. Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles and a small head. You can most likely find a toothbrush designed for infants at your local drugstore.
Be sure that your child brushes his teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Flossing daily is also important, as flossing can reach spots between the teeth that brushing can't. Check with your pediatric dentist about a fluoride supplement, which helps tooth enamel be harder and more resistant to decay. Avoid sugary foods and drinks, limit snacking, and maintain a healthy diet. And finally, make regular appointments so that we can check the health of your child's teeth and provide professional cleanings.
The large majority of children suck their thumbs or fingers as infants. Most grow out of it by the age of four without causing any permanent damage to their teeth. If you child continues sucking after permanent teeth erupt, or sucks aggressively, let us know and we can check to see if any problems may arise from the habit and recommend treatment as indicated.
You wouldn't take a car in for repairs or have work done on your home without understanding the problem and how it would be fixed. It's even more important to know and understand your treatment options when it comes to your teeth, something you use every day to cut and chew your food. Today there are many treatment options for repairing damaged teeth so it's vital to weigh your options and how they will impact your future dental health and lifestyle.
Make sure your dentist advises you of any proposed treatment and alternatives to it. It may be necessary for a referral to a dental specialist, such as an endodontist, to explore all of your options for the best possible care. A good dental professional will answer any questions you may have and guide you to sources for more information, such as this website, where you can learn more about dental problems and solutions.
It's critical to receive the proper care so that you can maintain a healthy mouth, eat the foods you love, and limit the need for ongoing dental work. With the right treatment, your teeth can often last a lifetime, something we can all smile about.
While endodontists are specialists in saving teeth—meaning they are trained in performing root canals and other procedures to save the tooth— they will look at all treatment options to determine the best for each individual patient and case.
Endodontic (root canal) treatment treats the inside of the tooth. Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes: deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, faulty crowns, or a crack or chip in the tooth. In addition, trauma to a tooth may cause pulp damage even if the tooth has no visible chips or cracks. If pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess.
During root canal treatment, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. Afterward, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection. After restoration, the tooth continues to function like any other tooth.
Endodontists are dental specialists with additional two or more years of specialized training beyond dental school. Many endodontists use state-of-the-art technology such as operating microscopes, digital imaging, ultrasonic instrumentation and fiber optics, to treat their patients quickly and comfortably.
Today, getting root canal treatment is often no more uncomfortable than having a filling. In fact, root canal treatment doesn't cause pain but actually relieves it. Advances have made the treatment a virtually pain-free experience, many times accomplished in a single visit. Endodontists understand a great deal about pain management. With modern techniques and anesthetics, the vast majority of patients report that they are comfortable during the procedure.
The amount of time a procedure takes depends on the details of the procedure you're having and the type of tooth involved. We estimate your time in the office to last approximately 1-2 hours. The treatment itself can often be completed in one visit. At times, a second appointment may be needed.
When your root canal treatment has been completed, a report of your treatment will be sent to your dentist. You will need to contact their office for a follow-up restoration within 30 days of completion at our office. Your dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth.
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Two types of dentures are available -- complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.
Types Of Dentures
Time and age wait for no one. With age comes the problem of our elders having to lose their teeth or get them extracted because they were unsalvageable. With the loss of teeth comes the problem of having to be on a restricted diet due to lack of chewing ability, eventually leading to malnourishment. The solution? DENTURES.
Complete Dentures are removable prosthesis/artificial teeth which help a person chew in a situation where all the teeth are lost.
With today's advancement in the field of dental material science The Medi Smile makes it is possible for you to get extremely aesthetic and natural looking dentures. Complete dentures can be worn throughout the day, but have to be removed at night. They have to be then cleaned and stored in a water solution, which gets them ready to be put back on the next day.
A removable partial denture or bridge usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, which is sometimes connected by metal framework that holds the denture in place in the mouth. Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. A fixed bridge replaces one or more teeth by placing crowns on the teeth on either side of the space and attaching artificial teeth to them. This "bridge" is then cemented into place. Not only does a partial denture fill in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from changing position. A precision partial denture is removable and has internal attachments rather than clasps that attach to the adjacent crowns. This is a more natural-looking appliance.
Fixed Partial Denture and Bridge mean one and the same thing. These are the most widely fabricated used permanent prosthesis used to replace missing teeth. The prosthesis use two or more natural teeth present in the mouth, for support. The prosthesis is fabricated in the laboratory using either metal or ceramic material, ceramic being more popular as it can mimic the shade of the existing teeth and also be in harmony with the contour and anatomy of adjacent natural teeth. This fabricated structure can then be cemented permanently on the two or more prepared natural tooth structures.
We at the Medi Smile work only with those labs that have impeccable standards and follow our protocols of expertise. These labs use the best ceramic materials in the world, assuring you of long lasting aesthetic bridges.
Removable partial dentures are given in a situation where a patient has lost few teeth, with the other teeth intact. These dentures use support from these intact teeth in order to be in function. Their usage is similar to that of complete dentures, wherein they have to be removed at night and worn during the day.
Today removable partial dentures are given only in conditions where fixed partial dentures (Bridge) or an implant placement are not possible or inadvisable.
In situations where the patient has lost all the teeth, the only option usually given to him/her is complete dentures. These dentures sometimes do not have the kind of desired retention and fail to achieve the expectations of the patient and / or doctor. The patient might persistently complain of the denture falling or moving inside the mouth during biting. Implant supported dentures help overcome this problem.
Implant supported dentures are basically similar to complete dentures, but they take support from placed implants instead of the bone and muscles of the mouth. This is advantageous because the denture acquires more stability. This stability makes the patient more comfortable using the dentures by giving the confidence that the denture will not fall. In simple terms the dentures fit over the implants like press buttons!!!
The number of implants to be placed for implant supported dentures is at discretion of the implantologist and the needs of the patient. For more information see section on implant dentistry or contact the clinic for further details.
Bridges and crowns are fixed prosthetic devices that are cemented onto existing teeth or implants, by a dentist or prosthodontist. Crowns are used most commonly to entirely cover or "cap" a damaged tooth or cover an implant. Your dentist may recommend a crown to:
Gaps left by missing teeth eventually cause the remaining teeth to shift resulting in a bad bite. This can also lead to gum disease and TMJ disorders. Bridges are commonly used if you're missing one or more teeth. They cover the space where the teeth are missing and are cemented to natural teeth or implants surrounding the space.
A crown is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. Many people call it a cap.
Crowns may be placed for several reasons. Usually the tooth has been broken or severely damaged by decay. As a result, a filling can't replace enough of the tooth or make the tooth strong enough. A crown may hold together parts of a cracked tooth. It also can be used to hold a bridge in place. Crowns can be used to improve appearance as well. They may be placed to cover misshapen or badly discolored teeth.
Crowns can be made ahead of time (prefabricated) or made to order in a laboratory. Prefabricated crowns are made of plastic or stainless steel. They can be used on a temporary basis until a permanent crown is made.
Crowns can be made of:
Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
A bridge is made up of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap these two or more anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth and false tooth/teeth in between. These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. Dental bridges are supported by natural teeth or implants.
Bridges can:
There are three main types of dental bridges:
During the first visit for getting a dental bridge, the abutment teeth are prepared. Preparation involves recontouring these teeth by removing a portion of enamel to allow room for a crown to be placed over them. Next, impressions of the teeth are made, which serve as a model from which the bridge, pontic, and crowns will be made by a dental lab. Your dentist will make a temporary bridge to wear to protect the exposed teeth and gums while the bridge is being made.
During the second visit, your temporary bridge will be removed and the new porcelain or metal bridge will be checked and adjusted, as necessary, to achieve a proper fit. Multiple visits may be required to check the fit of the metal framework and bite. This is dependent on each individual's case. If the dental bridge is a fixed bridge, your dentist may temporarily cement it in place for a couple of weeks to make sure it is fitting properly. After a couple weeks, the bridge is cemented into place.
General dentistry related services of the clinic include the following:
The oral health consultation is the start to any subsequent dental procedure that is likely to follow. It will take about 10 minutes for the doctor to examine your mouth and take records of the condition of individual tooth and the other soft tissues in the oral cavity. This assessment will help us reach a suitable treatment plan that you may need.
A regular examination of your oral structures, including your teeth, gums, tongue, inner side of the cheeks and mucous membranes, can help you ward off more invasive treatment in case there is some minor anomaly in the mouth. It also helps the dentist to assess the need for any change in previous restorations that might be giving way, for example any old silver filling that might be giving way or an old crown that that might have become loose or cracked and which now needs a replacement.
Cleaning of teeth also known as scaling in the dental office is the removal of plaque, tartar and calculus from the teeth that a toothbrush is unable to remove. Plaque and Tartar are soft bacteria laden deposits whereas Calculus is the hardened Plaque and Tartar that covers the tooth surface and is rich in disease causing bacteria and bacterial products. These bacteria could lead to gum problems, tooth decay or in worst case could progress to some systemic disease involving the heart or the digestive system.
Scaling is a regular procedure carried out with the help of an automated ultrasonic Scalar at the Medi Smile. The aim is to remove the plaque, tartar and calculus which harbor bacteria and may lead to gum diseases and tooth decay.
One should get professional cleaning of the teeth done every 6 months in order to avoid built up of plaque, tartar and calculus.
Following are the advantages of Scaling:
There is absolutely no risk involved. It is a completely non invasive and superficial procedure which is carried out routinely at any dental office.
The time required to complete scaling is usually about 30 minutes and can be carried out in one session itself. At times when there is excessive plaque or tartar built up in the patient's mouth, the procedure could span over a period of two sessions.
Ideally one should get his/her scaling of teeth done every 6 months. The dentist might advice a more frequent or a less frequent visit to the patient for scaling depending on the oral hygiene condition.
Polishing of teeth is usually carried out after the Scaling procedure and is sometimes considered a continuation of the scaling procedure. It is carried out to return the teeth their natural shine and gloss.
Polishing of teeth is usually carried out using a professional polishing paste and an automated brush.
Polishing requires about 15 minutes.
Carious teeth that do not require a root canal are filled with tooth coloured composite filling material. The procedure involves the removal of the carious and decayed tooth structure followed by the replacement of this lost tooth structure with the composite filling material.
Earlier the filling material of choice was silver amalgam which contained mercury as one of its components. This mercury was toxic in nature. With the advent of newer and superior filling material today one does not need to use silver amalgam filling material. The Medi Smile is a Silver Amalgam/ Mercury free clinic thus following highest standards of safety for our patients.
Extraction of teeth is carried out with the help of a forceps. The dentist attempts to remove the tooth in a single piece unless the destruction of the tooth is to such an extent that the removal has to be done piece by piece of the left over tooth.
Unlike silver fillings which required a person to avoid chewing from that tooth for about 24 hours, composite fillings have no such restrictions. After leaving the dental office the patient can have the food of his or her choice immediately. After care of a tooth coloured filling material only requires the patient to keep the area clean with regular brushing techniques.
