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Disorders
animations
Bruxism
Grinding
the teeth can cause wear.
The canines and the front
incisors wear first.
The enamel can be lost exposing
the soft dentine underneath.
Decay
interproximal
Teeth
have a hard enamel surface.
But poor oral hygiene can
lead to a build-up of plaque
...
... which can lead to decay.
If decay is left untreated
...
... the nerve of the tooth
may become infected and
die.
This may cause an abscess.
Decay
occusal
Teeth
have a hard enamel surface.
But poor oral hygiene can
lead to a build-up of plaque
which can lead to decay.
If decay is left untreated
the nerve of the tooth may
become infected and die.
This may cause an abscess.
Drift
and overeruption
When
a tooth is missing drift
and overeruption can take
place.
Food
traps are created and
can lead to a build-up
of plaque.
If these teeth are not
kept clean, decay can
result and they can be
lost and the whole process
starts again.
Dry
mouth
Saliva
is produced by the salivary
glands in the mouth. It
naturally protects the
teeth, washing away plaque,
debris and neutralising
acid. A reduction or absence
of saliva can be caused
by a number of factors.
Reduced saliva flow can
lead to more plaque and
debris build up which
can increase the likelihood
of dental disease.
It can also make eating,
talking and wearing dentures
uncomfortable.bioXtra
has special products to
help alleviate symptoms
and provide care and comfort
Dry
socket
After
a damaged tooth is removed
the 'socket' naturally produces
a blood clot.
Over time the gum will heal
over the clot, and gum tissue
is restored.
However, after the tooth
is removed ...
... if the clot is lost
...
... by premature rinsing
for example ...
... the bone can be exposed
to the air this can be very
painful.
An anti-bacterial swab can
be inserted and slowly the
gum will heal from below
until the gum tissue is
restored.
Lost
canine guidance
When
we grind our teeth from
side to side
the back teeth are protected
to some extent by the canines.
The back teeth are 'separated'
as the canines meet.
If the canines wear away
then the back teeth will
come together.
This can cause fracturing
of the sides of the back
teeth particularly those
that already have fillings
and are weak.
Restoring the canines can
help prevent further damage.
Occusal
splint
When
teeth are ground from side
to side
particularly during sleep
this can wear down the front
teeth and the molar cusps
can be chipped and damaged.
Clenching also tenses the
jaw muscles and creates
impact within the skull.
This may cause pain and
headaches.
An Occlusal Splint can be
used to protect the teeth
and prevent contact.
Resorption
Normal
Development.
Development showing resorption.
Action of teeth under the
gum.
The tooth wears away the
existing tooth.
The existing tooth may be
lost.
Smoking
Smoking
has many affects on oral
health.
Increased plaque, tartar
and staining can occur.
Furring of the tongue (increasing
bad breath) ...reduced blood
flow to the gums which is
an indicator of the same
affect on the heart tissue.
Gums may recede ...
... tooth movement may occur
... tooth loss ...
... and even 'white spot'.
Thumb
sucking
Thumb
sucking can have a detrimental
affect on children's teeth.
Over time the top teeth
can be pulled forward and
the bottom teeth pushed
back
Tmj
When
the jaw opens, there are
two movements involved...
A rotation and a sliding.
Cartilage between the bones
smoothes the movement.
Sometimes as cartilage wears,
it may click during the
opening.
