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Q1. Do you have Dental problem or feel any discomfort or abnormality in your mouth?
Healthy mouth is mirror of your overall good health . Mouth contains teeth gums , cheeks , tongue and some part of throat etc. Most important function of mouth is to chew and start the process of digestion of food , aparts, there are other functions like talking expression appearance .So the hygiene of mouth is of at most importance as you are not suffering any dental problem is a good sign but please maintain good oral hygiene habits like brushing of teeth and stay away from over eating of sweets and also tobacco related habits.
Healthy mouth is mirror of your overall good health .Mouth contains teeth gums , cheeks , tongue and some part of throat etc. Most important function of mouth is to chew and start the process of digestion of food , aparts, there are other functions like talking expression appearance .Any discomfort in mouth in function or appearance should not be ignored as the problems if not self limiting may worsen over the time causing many other health issues also. We suggest you that if you experience any discomfort like eating /chewing problem, any swelling , bleeding from the mouth cavity etc , please consult your dentist at the earliest to avoid future problems . Wishing you a healthy and happy smile !
Q2. Do/ Did you go to the dentist?
Healthy mouth is mirror of your overall good health .Mouth contains teeth gums , cheeks , tongue and some part of throat etc. Most important function of mouth is to chew and start the process of digestion of food , aparts, there are other functions like talking expression appearance .Any discomfort in mouth in function or appearance should not be ignored as the problems if not self limiting may worsen over the time causing many other health issues also. We suggest you that if you experience any discomfort like eating /chewing problem, any swelling , bleeding from the mouth cavity etc , please consult your dentist at the earliest to avoid future problems . Wishing you a healthy and happy smile !
Your time is precious and so is your work , still We suggest you a brief visit to the dentist as early s possible because your current problem of mouth should not get worsened causing more trouble to you.
Its good that You are planning your visit to the dentist ,we suggest you to go to the dental clinic as early as possible to avoid future problems . If your dentist allows tel-consultation or telephonic consultation , then try that mode so you may get some immediate primary treatment under your dentists observation, even actual visit is scheduled later . You will have to spend time as this is a health issue so not to be ignored .Many dental procedures are lengthy but they are important.
As the dental discomfort or problem may worsen over the time if ignored , we suggest you to not to delay the dental visit . If the dental clinic is not near to you ,then go to any good general doctor ,who may basically asses the situation in your mouth and advice primary treatment to keep situation in control till you visit the dentist.
Affordability of dental treatment in a privet dental clinic is really a matter of concern, the treatment prices are high due to high investments in clinic as well as the high costs of materials used we agree with that . But there is a silver lining , there are good affordable dental clinics too.Also to be noted that there are dental clinics in government hospitals , there are clinics attached to all dental colleges , there are clinical training centers ,all these give really affordable treatments and the treatments are performed or sincerely supervised by experienced clinicians , so no worries .
Affordability of dental treatment in a privet dental clinic is really a matter of concern, the treatment prices are high due to high investments in clinic as well as the high costs of materials used we agree with that . But there is a silver lining , there are good affordable dental clinics too.Also to be noted that there are dental clinics in government hospitals , there are clinics attached to all dental colleges , there are clinical training centers ,all these give really affordable treatments and the treatments are performed or sincerely supervised by experienced clinicians , so no worries .
Q3. Why do you wish to avoid dental visits?
Agreed that many dental treatments are lengthy ,sitting in unusual position or keeping mouth open for longer time is very tiring , but the treatments are intended to give best possible outcome and comfort for a longer times , Even if you find them boring , you can ask your dentist for a little break in between the procedures for relaxation , this will give you more freshness and the clinician will also complete the required procedure.
Being shy about once mouth conditions. Mouth is a mirror of your health , it affects your persona too! If there are certain problems in your mouth like stained teeth , bad breath etc it affects your image . All these problems can be corrected with long lasting good results only thing is that you have to voluntarily go to the dentist . You should not feel awkward to show your problem to the dentist as he is the only one who can motivate you for good oral hygiene and correct all the related issues sincerely to give you a pleasant smile. So hurry up and don’t avoid dental visits for this kind of a reason.
Pain from injection are common , but if they are unbearable then please tell your dentist , there are surface anaesthetic sprays and gels which are used before injection to control the pain of the prick ,also your dentist with sincerity will take utmost care while injecting if you mention the earlier experience.
Numbness after anaesthesia can vary from person to person ,doctors should confirm it with some instrument before doing procedure , one can wait for some time or even inject some more anaesthesia within permissible limits and observing all important parameters. Sometimes there is no pain from procedures even the numbness felt by patient is little or moderate .
In almost all dental procedures dental anaesthesia is used to stop the pain of the procedure , sometimes anaesthesia fails or acts with less potency , here the treatment may become painful, anaesthesia in such case may be increased within permissible limits and observing all important parameters . But it is advisable to postpone the procedure if there is severe pain from it . Also please tell the dentist about this experience so that he can modify the procedure accordingly.
Being nervous , fainting during the dental procedures is common mostly these things attribute to anaesthesia and fear of the procedures , fainting after anaesthesia occurs due to transient ischemia (temporary loss of blood supply ) to the brain system this may be because of less food intake all these things are manageable at the chair side . Also there is anxiety and related problems at the procedures , these can be managed by modifying the procedures or by medicinal means , so not to worry rather don’t hesitate to tell these experiences to the dentists so he can take appropriate measures for treatment ,considering the problem.
When anything touches to our soft palate like our own finger, can cause a gag reflex or vomiting sensation , many dental procedure especially impression, tooth cutting procedures or other prosthetic or surgical procedures on upper jaw in this area can lead to gag reflex , these reflexes make patient uncomfortable and sometimes anxious . On patients complaint , these treatment procedures can be modified so there will be no or very little problem of gag or any noxious stimulus So please tel the doctor about your discomfort related to this and he will manage it definitely .
Yes its very uncomfortable to bear the post procedural problems like bleeding swelling , jaw movement restriction and most importantly the severe pains . Here the patient should alert the dentist about these problems . Post operative pains are generally reduced with pain killers , sometimes even intractable pain killers are also used , extra bleeding the swelling , lacerations are due to anaesthesia or procedures shall also reduce over the time ,if not then call the dentist as he will take appropriate measures. For any discomfort you feel pleas don’t hesitate to call up the doctor instead of doing home remedies .
Fear anticipation about dental treatment is very common ,Patient has generaly fear about pain and discomfort durind and after the treatment procedure ,However the modalities in current dental practisres are more patient friendly reguading the procedures and the outcome is more prdictable than previous times,Even though one can consult his concerns about the dental treatment with the dentists ,
Fear of pain during the treatment is of every patients concern,Clinicians have devolpe and are practising the procedures which are more patientcentric in reguares to the painful injectables and the procedures,Pain is more subjective in nature means varies from person to person,One should fell free to discuss the agonies of pain with their dentist in order to modify the treatment procedures aiming to make them less painfull or even painsfree.
Anaesthesia is medicine given to cause temporary loss of sensation of apart of body for any surgical procedure,Its effect is temporary,However as it is medicine it may cause some side effects in some person these effcts are rare ,The doctors are well aware of this side effects and they will treat imidiatly if any such thing happens,Patients need to disscus any such previous events or allergies without hassitation with their dentist,One shouid also follow the doctors advice especially about food intake and share his medical history with te dentist.
The noise of incitements is of concern because most of the instruments are having rotary or oscillating motion while working,These instruments are dentist working hand and of great help for during procedures,The irritating voice is much lesser in compensatory instruments,Even though the learnability of these integuments is more subjective means varies to person to person one should freely discuss the concern the noise of the instruments with the dentists so he can try to curb it and make dental treatment more bearable and pleasant.
Nobody denies possibility of post treatment complications , but the dentists are generally well trained to manage such complications . These complications are mostly postoperative pain , bleeding etc.Some complications may be related to some already existing conditions . To avoid these complications , the protocols of during and after the treatments shall be sincerely followed . There are many dos and fonts after the treatment for the patients also . Talk to the doctor about these , follow the advice given by the doctors . Even though the complication occur don’t get panic , ask your doctor immediately so he can work out in a better way to give you relief from such problems . So not to worry or hesitate to take the dental treatment.
Some already existing medical conditions can cause problems during and after the dental treatments . Some commonly seen conditions are diabetes , heart problems , some medicines like blood thinners and some naturally occurring conditions like pregnancy in women etc. There should be proper approach considering these conditions from the doctors side . The complications that may arise from these conditions are generally anticipated and treatments are done with due care for avoidance of these problems . All the patients who are seeking dental treatments are advised to sincerely make aware the dentists with your medical problems or conditions , don’t hide anyrthing . By this the dentist can modify the treatment pattern or be aware of any complications ,this will in turn be ultimately helpful to the patients.