Know Your Teeth

  • Milk Teeth
  • Permanent Teeth
  • Internal Structure of Teeth
  • What is Decay?
  • Brushing, Flossing and Mouthwashes

Milk Teeth

Milk Teeth

The milk teeth are 20 in number: 2 incisors, 1 canine and 2 molars in each half of each jaw.

At our dental clinic in thaltej we practice, we specialize in nurturing your child's oral health, focusing on the care of their milk teeth. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing gentle and effective treatments, laying the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Trust us to prioritize the unique needs of young teeth, ensuring your child's dental journey begins with confidence and a bright, beautiful smile.

Permanent Teeth

The permanent teeth are 32 in number: 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars, and 3 molars in each half of each jaw.

Dedicated to the long-term health of your smile, our dental practice specializes in expert care for permanent teeth. Our experienced team provides tailored treatments, prioritizing the preservation and well-being of these essential structures. We are committed to ensuring a lifetime of healthy oral habits, promoting confidence and maintaining the beauty of your permanent smile. Trust us for personalized attention and effective solutions to safeguard your enduring dental health.

Internal Structure of Teeth

Each tooth has a crown that projects above the gum margin and a root that is embedded in bone beneath the gum. Structurally, each tooth is composed of the pulp in the centre; the dentine surrounding the pulp and the enamel which covers the crown of the tooth. The pulp is a loose tissue containing nerves and blood vessels. It is responsible for the "life" in the tooth. All sensations whether of pain, hot or cold are all due to pulp. The dentine is a calcified material containing spiral tubules that radiate from the pulp. The outer most layer is of enamel which is the hardest substance in the body.

What is Decay?

Most people are amazed to learn that cavities start as microscopic pits. They result from an acidic imbalance in the normal chemistry around the enamel layer of a tooth. When the tooth is attacked by acid (usually produced by germs that live in the mouth) the surface layer dissolves. Gradually the tiny pit grows larger and larger until it finally reaches the soft inner part of the tooth called dentin. This dissolving process can take many years, or sometimes may seem to happen almost overnight. Sometimes very small cavities are very sensitive, and some very large cavities are not at all. In either case, when the germs causing the cavity reach the far inside of the tooth (commonly called the ‘nerve’ or ‘pulp’), then an infection sets in which can spread to the jaw, or the face. Most people prefer to fix smaller cavities early before they hurt or spread. Most people that do this keep their teeth longer with fewer problems than people who like to “wait until it hurts”.

Preventive Dentistry

  • Protective sealants
  • Scaling and polishing (prophylaxis)

Protective sealants

Pits and Fissures are the most common dental problem found in children. Chewing teeth have grooves on the surface like mountain and valleys. These grooves are the hiding and dwelling places for oral bacteria’s causing decay since bristles of a brush do not reach to clean that area. Hence these areas start developing pits and fissures gradually leading to caries. To prevent this our clinic in Thaltej applies “dental sealants” on the surface of the tooth which covers the grooves and protects it from acid attacks and plaque.

Our Dental Care Clinic in Thaltej follows a painless procedure to apply on the child. First After the tooth is cleaned and dried, the chewing surfaces are roughened with an etching solution or gel to help the sealant adhere to the tooth. After a few minutes the tooth is cleaned and dried again. Then the dental sealant is 'painted' on the tooth enamel and hardened with a special 'curing' light. It takes only a few minutes to seal each tooth. Dental sealants can last as long as five years and often longer. Our dentist believe that preventive dental care is very important for children.

Scaling and polishing (prophylaxis)

Myth: Dental Cleaning / Scaling & Polishing loosens the teeth, causes gaps & makes them sensitive. Fact: Scaling & Polishing or Dental cleaning is most commonly advised dental procedure advised by a dentist at an interval of 6-8 months. It is a non-surgical treatment for periodontal disease. By using special instruments called ultrasonic scalers, we remove bacteria and infection from the unhealthy deep pockets around the teeth below the gum line. This is often referred to as a "deep cleaning". It only makes your teeth better, cleaner & stronger. Scaling and Root Planing combined with a strict home care routine and more frequent periodontal cleanings and exams will increase your chances of keeping your natural smile.

Smile Makeovers

  • Smile designing
  • Teeth whitening (bleaching)
  • Laminates and veneers

To complete a Smile Makeover, our Dentist in Thaltej will select a treatment plan that is specific to your needs. Our Dental Clinic in Thaltej provide a variety of procedures, including

  • Teeth whitening,
  • Bonding
  • Veneers
  • Dental crowns,
  • Orthodontics,
  • Oral maxillofacial surgery, or
  • Improvements to a gummy smile.

After careful evaluation of your dental arch, our cosmetic dentist will check for any oral conditions. If you have oral conditions such as a malocclusion or periodontal disease, you will need to undergo treatment for the condition prior to the Smile Makeover. If the results of your evaluation suggest that you require dental treatment for the repair of old tooth restorations or a malocclusion, this often involves most or all of the teeth and therefore is called a full mouth reconstruction. Although this may take more time, patients are usually very pleased with the resulting transformation.

Restorative Dentistry

  • Crowns and Bridges
  • Tooth coloured restorations
  • Complete and partial dentures
  • Root canal treatment

Crowns and Bridges

A bridge spans the gap left by a missing tooth, anchoring a replacement tooth to either one or two existing teeth on each side of the gap.

Fixed (non-removable) bridges are usually the first choice for patients, along with porcelain crowns for replacement teeth. The porcelain is translucent, just like natural teeth.

Whether you want to replace one tooth or many, crowns and bridges will keep your smile looking great!

Implants

We at Ridhan Dental Clinic & Impant Center, Thaltej provide Dental Implant treatments. We are certified and trained implantologist.

What Dental Implants Can Do?

  • Replace one or more teeth without affecting bordering teeth.
  • Support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture.
  • Provide support for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable.

Provide support for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable.

Every way you look at it, dental implants are a better solution to the problem of missing teeth

  • Esthetic Dental Implants look and feel like your own teeth! Since dental implants integrate into the structure of your bone, they prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompany bridgework and dentures. No one will ever know that you have a replacement tooth.
  • Tooth-saving Dental Implants don't sacrifice the quality of your adjacent teeth like a bridge does because neighboring teeth are not altered to support the implant. More of your own teeth are left untouched, a significant long-term benefit to your oral health!
  • Confidence Dental Implants will allow you to once again speak and eat with comfort and confidence! They are secure and offer freedom from the irksome clicks and wobbles of dentures. They'll allow you to say goodbye to worries about misplace dentures and messy pastes and glues.
  • Reliable The success rate of dental implants is highly predictable. They are considered an excellent option for tooth replacement.

    • Choosing Dental Implants

    Our dentist in Thaltej educate the patientsthat dental implants are often the best option for replacing missing teeth And with proper at-home care, under the guidance of our dental care team, they may last a lifetime.

    The first step in placing a dental implant is surgery to insert a metal anchor, Resembling a screw.They are made from a metal called titanium that is safe for use in the human body.

    Our Dentist surgically attaches the implants to the jawbone and gum tissue. The implants then can be used as an anchor for dental crowns, or artificial denture teeth. The implant and bone are then allowed to heal for two to six months in order to form a permanent bond between the implant and the bone. Temporary replacement teeth may be worn during this stage.

Periodontics

Bleeding Gums can be an indicator of other systemic conditions such as diabetes, blood pressure, immune deficiency, mal nutrition, anemia, etc. Heart failure has also been linked to gum disease. We think that it is of utmost importance to maintain healthy gums. Our Dentists’ stress on timely check-ups to prevent the occurrence and/or progress of any type of gum disease.

Treatment of Gum Disease requires good compliance from the patients side, since regular follow-ups and oral hygiene needs to be strictly adhered to.

Flap Surgery

What to Expect During Gingival Flap Surgery

Removing plaque—a naturally occurring, thin, invisible film of sticky bacteria—can help prevent existing periodontal (gum) disease from getting worse. In the long run, this can help save your teeth.1,2 When plaque remains on the teeth for a while, it gradually hardens to form calculus or tartar. Calculus usually forms beneath the gumline 4 and contains many harmful bacteria. If you have serious gum disease, we may suggest gingival flap surgery. This lets us remove more calculus and plaque from the root of the tooth than treatments that don’t require surgery, such as scaling and root planing.

During flap surgery, the gum is cut and folded back (this folded gum is called a flap) so that the root of the tooth is exposed. Then the root can be cleaned, and plaque and calculus is removed.1 The gums are then secured back into place with stitches.

We may use substances that can help rebuild new bone and tissue around the tooth. These may include bone grafts or special proteins that can grow bone.

In a few weeks, the gums will reattach to the bone. This helps repair damage caused by gum disease.

You may have some pain and swelling after your gum surgery. We can help you manage it as you heal.