Smile for Life Blog » Dr Solanki http://www.smileforlife.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:52:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 en hourly 1 What further problems can tooth decay cause? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-further-problems-can-tooth-decay-cause http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-further-problems-can-tooth-decay-cause#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:19:22 +0000 Dr Kailesh Solanki http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-further-problems-can-tooth-decay-cause/
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I have noticed signs of tooth decay for quite some time now. I have tried to take care of my teeth to a good standard but the decay has developed as far as I can see. The reason I have let it go on is because I could not afford it, but now I think I will be able to do so. I would just like to know what other problems may have developed after leaving it so long to be treated?
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Hi many thanks for your email, if your tooth has dental decay, the only other problems that can occur if left untreated, the decay could have spread into the nerve of the tooth so the tooth would then need root canal treatment before it is then restored with a filling or crown.

Also, if the decay is spread so the filling is large the tooth may be better being crowned as apposed to just filled. hope this information is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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I would like to know whether or not dentists have the same confidential kind of law as do doctors? I mean being unable to tell others about the patient’s treatment and such.
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Hi many thanks for your enquiry, yes dentists are governed by patient confidentialty. So a treatment that takes place between you and your dentist is strictly private information. Hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/are-dentists-governed-by-laws-regarding-patient-confidentiality/feed 0 What does gum contouring involve? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-does-gum-contouring-involve http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-does-gum-contouring-involve#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:12:55 +0000 Dr Kailesh Solanki http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-does-gum-contouring-involve/
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My gums cover my front teeth too much in my opinion and I want to get this sorted out. I have been looking into gum controuing, but am worried about how painful the procedure will be. It doesn not sound a very nice procedure and was hoping you could enlighten me?
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Hi, many thanks for your email, there are many ways of doing gum contouring, the most traditional way would be to cut the unneccesary gum area with a scapal, then the underlying bone is also removed to maintain the biological width, which is basically the space between the gum and bone. The gum is then tacked back into place with very fine stitches and left to heal. The healing times are usually around 10-16 weeks for full maturation of the gums.

The second way would be to use a soft tissue laser to cut away the gums and a hard tissue laser to take away the bone. The procedure is less surgically based and sometimes does not require stitches. However, some of the more renowed periodontists still favour the more traditional method as it is more predictable.

Both treatments will require some healing time and soreness after, but will only generally last around 2-3 days. As long as you are ready for this then everything should be fine. Also, painkillers will make sure you remain comfortable.

Hope all this information is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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My 13 year old daughter has said that she wants to get her teeth whitened, but I have told her no. Her teeth are a little discoloured and have always been so. Do you think there is an age limit in which a person should not have their teeth whitened?
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Hi many thanks for your email, i would say 13 is slighly too young for tooth whitening. My advice would be to maybe see a hygienist first to try to remove the staining. The youngest person i have ever done whitening for is 16, and i feel this should be the lower limit. Hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/is-there-an-age-limit-to-teeth-whitening/feed 0 What options are available when a veneer is chipped? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-options-are-available-when-a-veneer-is-chipped http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-options-are-available-when-a-veneer-is-chipped#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:10:39 +0000 Dr Kailesh Solanki http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-options-are-available-when-a-veneer-is-chipped/
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My veneer has chipped and looks quite horrible. I have had for quite some time now, but it only started to feel vulnerable after treatment I had on a tooth next to it last month. Is my only choice to just get another veneer put in?
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Hi, many thanks for your email, if your veneer has chipped then the best treatment option would be to have the veneer replaced. i hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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I am not a fan of the dentist by any means, but have seen special services offered by dentists by way of anaesthetic. I don’t like injections and was wondering if there are any other options to people who have some fear toward the dentist?
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Hi, if you’re in fear of the dentist, there are many ways to improve your anxiety, you could have medication to help calm the nerves such as diazepam or intravenous sedation such as midazolam.

There are special injection systems called the wand which helps adminster the anaesthetic slowly so to make it less uncomfortable. there is also topical anaesthetic to help make the injection site numb before adminstrating the injection.

The main thing is to try to find a dentist that you trust and can build up a relationship with.

Hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki 

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/are-injections-the-only-option-when-adminstering-anaesthetic/feed 0 Is it important to clean the tongue as part of your dental hygiene routine? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/is-it-important-to-clean-the-tongue-as-part-of-your-dental-hygiene-routine http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/is-it-important-to-clean-the-tongue-as-part-of-your-dental-hygiene-routine#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:56:01 +0000 Dr Kailesh Solanki http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/is-it-important-to-clean-the-tongue-as-part-of-your-dental-hygiene-routine/
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I have read that it is a good idea to not only clean your teeth & gums, but also your tongue. I have seen there are tongue scrapers available, but have also noticed some toothrbrushes which have a bit on the back of the thistle head. Are these sufficient, or should I get some proper tongue cleaners?
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Hi, many thanks for your email, yes it is correct you should brush or clean your tongue as well as the teeth and gums, whether it’s a tongue scraper or the thistle on the back of the brush, as long as it feels clean and any residue is removed. Hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/is-it-important-to-clean-the-tongue-as-part-of-your-dental-hygiene-routine/feed 0 What can I do to stop grinding my teeth at night? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-stop-grinding-my-teeth-at-night http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-stop-grinding-my-teeth-at-night#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:52:40 +0000 Dr Kailesh Solanki http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-stop-grinding-my-teeth-at-night/
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I have begun to grind my teeth in the night and am worried thia my lead to damaging of my teeth. I think it is due to stress, due to problems at work at the moment. Is there anything I can do to stop it, or even lessen the damage it causes?
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Hi many thanks for your email, the very easy solution would be to ask your dentist to make you a soft night guard, which is a gum shield you wear at night in your sleep, so if you do grind, you grind that away as apposed to your teeth.

Hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-stop-grinding-my-teeth-at-night/feed 0 Can a swollen cheek be caused by a tooth infection? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/can-a-swollen-cheek-be-caused-by-a-tooth-infection http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/can-a-swollen-cheek-be-caused-by-a-tooth-infection#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:13:35 +0000 Dr Kailesh Solanki http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/can-a-swollen-cheek-be-caused-by-a-tooth-infection/
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I awoke yesterday to find that my left cheek was swollen, and there was a pain coming from my mouth at this side. I thought it would go away but I still have it today. I presume this must be a dental problem, but would like to know if you have any ideas what it may be? I am going to give my dentist a call tomorrow if the problem remains, but would like your opinion first?
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Hi, many thanks for your email, it does sound as if you have a swelling which is originating from a tooth. If this is the case, my advice would be that the tooth in question is infected and is causing the swelling. Call your dentist tomorrow as I feel you may also require some antibiotics to initially clear the infection. Hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/can-a-swollen-cheek-be-caused-by-a-tooth-infection/feed 0 What options are there to fill a tooth gap? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-options-are-there-to-fill-a-tooth-gap http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-options-are-there-to-fill-a-tooth-gap#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:04:25 +0000 Dr Kailesh Solanki http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-options-are-there-to-fill-a-tooth-gap/
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I am now in my 50s but am still yet to get rid of my fear of the dentist. I am able to go to appointments for the small things but am not keen at all on anything too painful. One of my front teeth is now in a bad state due to my fear, and the dentist has said that I will need to get a denture. I have said I don’t want this as I fear it falling out, and am wondering if an implant could be a good choice. Is this procedure able to be carried out with the patient fully asleep, or does this carry too many complications?
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Hi, many thanks for your email. The main options for a gap are 1: denture 2: bridge 3:implant or 4:nothing at all. if the denture is a worry, the two fixed options would be a bridge or an implant. If feesible my advice would always be to go for an implant as its the longest lasting of the two options and most conservative.

The procedure of an implant could be performed under IV sedation, which would mean you’re unaware of the treatment while it is taking place.

Hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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