HOD & Senior Consultant - Periodontics

Sakra World Hospital is the best dental hospital in Bangalore with a world-renowned dentist specialised in dental care. The department of dental care at Sakra offers dental hygiene, dental sleep medicine, dentofacial orthopaedics, digital smile design, Invisalign, low-level laser therapy for dental extraction, periodontics, and prosthodontics.

The dental problems treated by the dentist include cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis, cracked or broken teeth, sensitive teeth, and oral cancer.

Cavities are the permanently damaged areas in the hard surface teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities can occur due to bacteria in the mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks, and not cleaning your teeth properly.

The symptoms of cavities can vary depending on their extent and location. In the beginning, you may not see any signs, but later you may have the following symptoms:

• Toothache
• Tooth Sensitivity
• Pain while eating or drinking
• Visible holes or pits in the teeth
• Brown, black or white stain on a tooth
• Pain when you bite something

Treatment of cavities depends on how severe the situation is. Treatment options include fluoride treatment, fillings, crowns for weakened teeth, root canals, and tooth extractions if the teeth become severely decayed.

• Brush your teeth twice daily.
• Floss your teeth once daily.
• Do minimal snacking.
• Change your toothbrush after three to four months.
• Avoid smoking
• Go for a regular dental visit.

Poor oral hygiene encourages plaque to form on teeth which cause inflammation of the gums and results in gingivitis. Plaque is an invisible, sticky substance composed of bacteria that forms on your teeth, if not removed it turns into tartar which cannot be removed through brushing and flossing. It affects the gingiva, the part of the gum around the base of the teeth, and causes gingivitis.

The best way to remove plaque is to brush your teeth at least twice per day. Use a soft toothbrush and make sure you replace it at least every two to three months. An electric toothbrush is more effective in removing plaque than a traditional toothbrush.

To reduce or prevent bad breath you can do the following things:

• Do a mouth rinse after eating a meal and before going to bed.
• Brush your teeth after you eat.
• Floss at least once a day.
• Avoid foods such as onions and garlic that causes bad breath.
• Drink a lot of water to avoid a dry mouth.

Following foods you should eat to make your teeth strong:

• Cheese - It increases the pH to lower the risk of tooth decay. It also contains calcium and protein which strengthen tooth enamel.
• Yogurt - Yogurt is high in protein and calcium which strengthen your teeth. The probiotics found in curd are good for the gums.
• Leafy greens - They are full of vitamins and minerals and low in calories. They also contain calcium and folic acid which is good for teeth.
• Almonds -  They are rich in calcium and proteins and low in sugar.
• Apples - They are high in fiber and water which produces saliva in your mouth and rinses away bacteria and food particles.