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Facial Accident Care – Mandibular Fracture

Posted on September 28, 2019 - 11:43 am by
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Facial Trauma: Mandibular Fracture

Facial fractures are fractured or injured bones anywhere on the face that includes the cheekbones, nose, jaw, and the area around the eyes. Commonly due to the trauma on the face because of accidents by motor vehicles, sports, falls, or fights, etc. Very dramatically due to weakening of bones in the face by dental treatments or conditions

Symptoms of a Facial Fracture?

Symptoms of fractures depend on which bones in the face are injured. Pain, bruising, and swelling are common symptoms of an injured or broken bone.

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Mandibular fracture is a fracture through the jaw bone, after an accident, a hit from anywhere or fall onto the chin, or dramatically due to a tumor in the bone. Most appearing cases are male youngsters between the age group of 20-30 and in most cases, the fracture is not single but compounded.  Severe pain, restricted or abnormal mobility of the mouth, damages to teeth and gums, malocclusion, laceration of the skin are common complaints associated with mandibular fractures.

Non-union of Mandible fracture case @ Jerush dental and facial corrective surgery

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Here we had treated a young patient named Muthurajan, aged 27 from Nagercoil. He had fallen from a public transport bus while he was stepping down in a hurry, just before the bus stopped. Though outwardly found simple but noticeable injuries on his face, he felt severe pain and unable to move his jaws. He was totally broken and rushed to our center with his friend, a co-traveler. Our maxillofacial surgeon checked him, found lower mandibular fractures with a medium severity, and suggested a treatment plan, ‘Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)’ using mini plates, to be done under general anesthesia. He was admitted to the hospital for a week and the treatment went successful. Mr. Muthurajan was given a medical prescription and advised with tips to protect the development of jaw bone bonding.

 

Wisdom Tooth Extraction: During & After the Procedure

Posted on September 20, 2019 - 8:35 am by
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What is Wisdom Tooth?

An impacted tooth (wisdom tooth) is a tooth that is restricted or failed to grow for some reason through the gum.  They are most commonly seen in the third molars at the back of the mouth and have no space to grow normally. Generally, four third molars (wisdom teeth) people will have, two at the top and two at the bottom.

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Impacted wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth growing in the life of a person. It can cause pain, damage to its nearest teeth, and related dental problems. When the impacted tooth causes pain, it is surgically removed and the removal requires much more effort than the normal tooth extraction since the majority of the tooth remains embedded in the Mandibular bone (lower jaw), leaving only very little tooth substance in the oral cavity.

An impacted wisdom tooth either partially appears over the gum (partially impacted) or never appears but hidden inside the gum (fully impacted).

The impacted tooth grows pointing toward the next tooth (second molar) or pointing towards the back of the mouth or grows at an angle toward the back of the mouth, or toward the right side of the other teeth or straight upward or downward but kept trapped inside the jawbone.

Symptoms of Impacted tooth

Though generally impaction causes pain, red and swollen gums, bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth, pain while opening, chewing, or biting,  very often causes no pain and only an X-ray report can reveal the exact condition.

Impacted premolar for the elderly!

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We happened to have treated a rare of the rarest impacted premolar case at Jerush dental and facial corrective centre. Mr. Balaram (name changed), aged 59 with an impacted premolar approached us for treatment. Throbbing and pulsating inflammation every now and then was his reason to visit us. An x-ray clearly showed the impacted condition of his tooth. All precautionary measures meant for the extraction of an elderly patient were followed before surgically removing the impacted tooth. Balram smiled at us with gratitude.

Caring your Dentures

Posted on September 7, 2019 - 7:46 am by
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How to care for your dentures?

Now you are equipped with a new denture. Here are some tips on how to get the maximum out of your denture!

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  1. Please note that the artificial denture is not a fully functional replacement for the natural teeth
  2. Difficulty in chewing and speaking, after placing the Denture will pass on as the user get used to the Denture.
  3. Regarding the aesthetic appeal, just bear in mind, that you yourself are the best judge in assessing the Denture.
  4. In heavy smokers, detention may be less due to the less quantity of saliva produced.
  5. Even the most perfectly placed dentures may sometimes be not satisfactory to the user. This may be due to the psychological condition of the patient for which the dental surgeon is helpless.
  6. After some time, the bony ridges on which the denture rests may undergo changes and become thin with age. This causes denture instability. The maximum life expectancy of a denture is 5 years.
  7. Keep a towel on the base of the sink so that the denture should not break. The outside and inside of the dentures should be cleaned with a soft brush. Clean it at least daily. Message your gums also as this improves the tone and blood supply of the gum.
  8. Soak your denture overnight since it helps to retain the denture’s correct shape. If any special instructions provided by the manufacturer of the denture, please follow it.
  9. Visit your dentist if you feel any discomfort while wearing your denture
  10. Avoid using cleaning solution with strong bleaching chemicals, hard brush for brushing, and hot or boiling water for cleaning.
  11. Handle your device so that no part of it should be lost its real shape.

Denture Experts in Tamilnadu

You are wearing dentures, right? Now you need to ensure routine practice to care for your dentures. We at Jerush Dental & Facial Corrective Centre are very much concerned about caring for the denture health of our patients and clients and that is why we are texting this informative blog. Please read carefully and if you have any other queries, do not hesitate to call /contact us. If your denture needs any service or repairs too you can contact or visit us after fixing an appointment. Yes, we are the denture experts in Tamilnadu.

 

About orthodontic treatment

Posted on August 31, 2019 - 7:37 am by
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About orthodontic treatment

What is orthodontics? Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry meant to correct the malalignment of teeth. Braces (brackets), bonding materials, arch wire and ligature are the basic elements needed for orthodontic treatment. The gentle force of the archwire covering the teeth applied on the braces moves the teeth gradually to the desired direction.

What is the procedure involved in orthodontics?

By applying prolonged gentle pressure over the teeth with the use of one or more of orthodontic devices, the malalignment is corrected.

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What is the best time for an initial orthodontic consultation?

By the age of 7, when enough permanent teeth have come in, and enough jaw growth has occurred, the child’s orthodontic problems can be identified. The treatment plan can be fixed at the time.

Is the treatment procedure painful? Only mild pain occurs initially and this too can be eliminated by taking medicines. Braces can cause laceration to the tongue and lips if not careful.

Is there any need for extraction? Extraction of teeth before orthodontic treatment is needed only in cases of severe crowding of teeth.

How long do you have to wear braces? That depends on the severity of the case. Anyway, the treatment procedure may last from 8 to 18 months

What all care should be taken while wearing braces? Do not use hard sticky foods. Do not indulge in heavy sports activities like football, boxing, etc. Spend a few extra minutes to clean your braces after meals. Orthodontic brushes are made available especially for that purpose.

The leading Dental Hospital in Kanyakumari District, ‘Jerush dental and Facial Corrective centre, Thuckalay & Chennai provide best braces treatment for all types of misaligned teeth. Highly qualified and skilled Orthodontic consultants are looking forward to serving the orthodontic candidate in a state of the art technology infrastructure, the hospital has.

Orbital Fracture Treatment in Chennai, Trichy & Kanyakumari – Expert Care

Posted on August 24, 2019 - 10:12 am by
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Around six months back, a young man, Praveen, aged 25, stepped into our reception with mild pain in his left eye. There was blood in the clear part of his eye, and the lower eyelid was slightly swollen. Around his eye, blackish bruising was seen. He felt uneasy waiting and urged our staff to take him to the doctor. Quickly, he was brought before our maxillofacial surgeon. After a talk and a few minutes of check-up, it was found that he was accidentally hit by someone in a violent crowd, though fortunately, no fracture occurred to the rim of his eye.

 

What Is an Orbital Fracture?

Every eye of us is guarded safely by surrounding bones called the orbit or eye socket. When a fracture occurs to this orbit due to an accident or a punch by a person or any forced hit from anything (blunt force of injury), is an orbital fracture

What are the orbital fracture types?

 

If the orbital rim is broken, it is called an ‘orbital rim fracture.’ Most of the orbital fractures can have other facial injuries. ‘Blowout fracture’ is a fracture in the floor or inner wall of the orbit, causing damage to the supporting tissues and other structures around the eye due to a hit from anything. When the eye socket floor is pushed downward due to trauma or low pressure and causes muscle and nerve damage, it is called an ‘orbital floor fracture.’

 

Diagnosis and Treatment

 

Usually, an X-ray and CT scan imaging will reveal the clear depth of the fracture. The normal movement of the eye and the normal vision are also checked.

 

If the orbital fracture is severe, the patient may suffer from double vision, and a need for oculoplastic surgery arises. In some cases, the surgeon may postpone the surgery for a week to see if any natural healing is noticed in-between to avoid surgery. If the orbital fracture is small, in most cases, surgeons may let it heal itself over time after applying an ice pack over the swelling, and medication to continue for a period will be advised.

 

In our case, since patient Praveen’s orbital fracture is found not severe, some emergency care and medication advice were given. The prescription included antibiotics and a decongestant. He attained complete normalcy after ten days.

 

Jerush Dental and Facial Corrective Centre is one of the leading facial hospitals in South India with state-of-the-art facilities. We have a team of eminent surgeons to take care of patients with any sort of dental ailments, facial deformities, and people opting for aesthetic dental treatments and facial aesthetic surgeries. Located at Thuckalay, near Nagercoil and Mathandam, Tamil Nadu, from 2002 onwards, ‘Jerush’ is on the go with a simple, solid vision: providing the best possible health care to everyone approaching our service.

 

FAQ

 

Q1. What is the protocol for orbital fractures?

The standard protocol for treating an orbital fracture involves a detailed clinical examination followed by a CT scan of the orbit to assess the extent of the damage

 

Q2. How much pain does an orbital fracture cause?

It can be very painful to have an orbital fracture, especially during the first 24 to 48 hours. Usually located around the forehead, cheek, or eye socket, pain can get worse with facial pressure or eye movement. Additionally, some patients have headaches, bruising, and swelling. From the first diagnosis to the healing process, Jerush ensures patient comfort by managing pain with anti-inflammatory drugs and cold compress therapy.

 

Q3. Who treats orbital fractures?

Orbital fractures are typically treated by specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Oculoplastic Surgery, ENT, or Plastic Surgery (in complex cases)

At Jerush Dentofacial & Cosmetic Laser Centre, our team is led by Dr. Bladbin, an expert in facial trauma and oral-maxillofacial surgery, who has successfully managed hundreds of orbital injury cases in Chennai, Trichy, and Kanyakumari.

 

Q4. Does an orbital fracture need surgery?

Surgery is not always necessary for orbital fractures. With monitoring and symptomatic treatment, minor or non-displaced fractures can mend themselves.

 

Q5. Is it safe to have orbital surgery?

Yes, when carried out by a skilled and knowledgeable oral and maxillofacial surgeon, orbital surgery is usually safe. Depending on the situation, all operations at Jerush Clinics are performed under local or general anesthesia in a sterile, cutting-edge surgical environment. There are very few post-operative risks, and patients are regularly checked for visual problems, infection, or swelling.

 

 

 

What is Tongue-tie (Ankyloglossia)?

Posted on August 13, 2019 - 9:26 am by
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About Tongue-tie

Tongue-tie is an inborn disorder, which may have a genetic factor association. When a soft or thick band of tissues (lingual frenulum) from the tongue attached to the floor of the mouth which restrict the usual function of the tongue is referred to as tongue-tie. A tongue-tied child can have difficulty in eating; speaking, especially newborns may interfere with breast-feeding. Though in some cases found no harm to the normal functions, some are to be corrected by simple surgical procedures.

How it is caused?

When the embryo grows in the womb, the tongue and the mouth bonded together. Gradually the tongue detaches from the floor of the mouth over time and a thin cord of tissue ( the frenulum or lingual frenulum) links the bottom of the tongue to the mouth floor.

While the infant grows, the lingual frenulum thickness recedes to thin and shrinks. Whereas in an infant affected by tongue tie, the frenulum stays thick and no receding occurs that makes it difficult to move the tongue.

tongue-tie-patient 1. The boy with tongue-tie anomaly | 2. A clear picture of the tied tongue to the floor of the mouth

Tongue-tie is commonly found in boys than girls and sometimes in the whole members of a family. Tongue-tie can lead to breastfeeding problems in newborns. Feeding at an abnormal position due to tongue-tie can cause pain in the mother’s nipple and poor lactation to the child. Kids affected by tongue-tie may suffer to spell some specific characters and to sing a song like others. Also, they feel hard to move tongue normally while eating their favourite food like other children without a tongue tie. These conditions will affect children’s self-esteem. Above all tongue-tie will ruin the oral health too. Living with all these challenges is very painful for any kid. Hence, bring your child before the doctor whenever you notice any symptom of tongue-tie is our advice.

Tongue-tie release for a case @ Jerush dental and facial corrective centre

A year before, a 10-year-old boy Thomas accompanied by his parents came to our centre with a complaint of restricted mobility of tongue and speech anomaly. After 3 days, he was admitted in the OT for surgery. Local anaesthesia was administered. During the procedure (frenuloplasty) our surgeon clipped the lingual frenulum to release the tongue. The procedure resulted in suturing the wound and slight pressure applied to stop the bleeding. He was then allowed to back home with medication advice and future appointment date. He did several visits to our hospital and we could notice the gradual improvement. Now we are happy to hear that, the boy’s tongue functions normally.

Jerush Dental & Facial Corrective Centre at Thuckalay & Chennai, provides quality treatment and care for Tongue Tie and all ailments in mouth and jaws. Highly qualified surgeons are always ready to serve you in the hospital’s world-class amenities and ambience. Our Thuckalay Centre is very near to the popular towns of Kanyakumari District – Nagercoil and Marthandam.

Halitosis or Bad breath

Posted on August 1, 2019 - 9:59 am by
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About Halitosis

Many among us are taking bad breath lightly, ignoring an immediate treatment and have a perception that bad breath is a simple curable disease, contrary to the real unfair situations it can create in a conversation, the possibility of mistaking others on their poor personal hygiene and the real underlying problems of its cause.

Causes of Bad breath:

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Bad breath causes are plenty while some are simply manageable. The food or drink you have maybe a reason for it. Food that includes certain spices, garlic, onion, cheese, aerated drinks, canned juices, alcohol etc., can be the cause of bad breath or halitosis. Habits, like smoking or using any form of tobacco, can intensify the bad smell.

Poor Oral hygiene:  It is the common cause of bad breath. Remnants of food stuck on the wall of the mouth, tongue, in between teeth, dentures, braces, retainers or any hidden part of the mouth over time generates bacteria which cause bad odour and related health issues.

Dry mouth: Saliva functions as the best cleanser to our mouth. Dry mouth lacks adequate saliva secretion results in causing bad breath.

Larger health issues:  Halitosis may be a sign to major health issues like diabetes, sinus infection, liver and kidney diseases, gastrointestinal disorders.

Halitosis treatment @ Jerush dental and facial corrective centre:

Halitosis is diagnosed primarily based on the odour along with the help of some clarification we get over the patient’s lifestyle and medicines if taking for any other ailments. Diagnose is considerably easy for our regular dental visitors since we maintain their disease history with us.

Our dentist will suggest a proper solution for your disease which may have a list of medicines, advice to a lifestyle change which can stop your bad breath, or he will refer you to a doctor if you are under any larger health issues. Prior to this, our dentist will do oral prophylaxis (scaling) for a freshen up of the mouth and to check if oral hygiene is the culprit.

Our Overall advice to patients is regular dental visit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Mouth Cancer or Oral Cancer

Posted on July 24, 2019 - 7:45 am by
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Oral cancer comes under a larger group of cancers named head and neck cancers. Mouth cancer or Oral cancer is the persistent growth of cells or sore in the mouth that can be cured only by proper treatment. It can be found in lips tongue, inside cheeks, roof or floor of the mouth, palates, sinuses, and throat, and can be a threat to life, if not treated early. Oral cancer is the most threatening oral disease. But it can be curable if detected and treated at an early stage and thereby the patient can lead a normal life.

What are the symptoms of oral cancer?

  1. Red or white-colored swellings anywhere along the soft or hard surface of the mouth, gums, any part of the tongue or lips
  2. Sore that doesn’t heal and swelling that prolongs for more than 2 weeks
  3. Pain/tenderness, a numbness or loss of sensation in any parts of the mouth or neck
  4. Difficulty in chewing or swallowing, speaking, pain while working with jaw or tongue
  5. Unexplained tooth or denture loosening
  6. Ear pain, tongue pain, sore throat or hoarse voice
  7. Dramatic body weight loss

Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the above symptoms.

Oral cancer screening and treatment @ Jerush

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Our dentist at Jerush will conduct an oral cancer screening for those who will come prepared for it. For regular dental checkup visitors, this screening is a part by default. A complete check-up will be conducted to trace out any signs of oral cancer exist. A biopsy if needed will be taken to ascertain the areas in doubt.

Treatment for oral cancer

Surgery is the generally accepted treatment for any type of cancer. The cancerous cells are surgically removed and to destroy the remaining cells, radiation (therapy) is applied, followed by chemotherapy (drug treatments).

A regular dental visit is advised for early detection and treatment of mouth cancer. If you have any mouth cancer symptoms, please visit our center at Thuckalay which is 20 minutes travel distance from Nagarcoil and Marthandam.

Pre-wedding Smile Make-over

Posted on July 6, 2019 - 7:29 am by
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Before the ‘Big New Day, the new age bride and groom must take care to look their best. It is your wedding clothes trial and after multiple visits, a bunch of fabrics and finally you face the mirror looking like a charming Prince/Princess. To your dismay, a stunning back at you is a black hole in your yellow-looking teeth, a well-defined contrast with your beautiful pearl-white wedding costume. So if you are a bride/groom-to-be, your trial date should not be the day you realize your smile must shine to the occasion you are preparing for!!

Here are some to-do lists, if you are conscious of the way you look for your wedding. Some consecutive dental treatments can take longer than a few weeks. Be sure that you get that desired smile within the time frame you have.

One week to One-month time frame

Glazing Smile:

Teeth jewelry is a fun-loving trend that involves sticking a flat gemstone of any shape and colour, and absolutely no drilling or damage to your teeth. You end up with a sparkling tooth.

Discoloration – yellow/black color smile:

Bleaching (Teeth whitening) helps to whiten teeth that have been stained or darkened, which cannot be removed with regular cleaning (Scaling). There are home bleaching / in-office bleaching techniques; whichever is comfortable can be done to get the desired result.

Big/crooked teeth:

A misshapen tooth that doesn’t suit the face can be made just fine to achieve a perfect smile with a simple contouring procedure. This makes the teeth look even more aligned and symmetrical.

Spacing in teeth / chipped teeth:

Mild gaps or broken teeth can be rectified by tooth-colored fillings/restorations that are bonded to an ideal shape, size, and color. This makes the teeth look younger and beautiful and finally, the result is a pretty smile.

One month–Six Months Time Frame

Small Teeth:

If you are not happy with the size of your teeth, which has restricted your smile, then there is a solution with veneers, which are thin facings like contact lenses, that cover the teeth 180 degrees in front to get the perfect size and color. Jacket crowns are another solution that covers the teeth 360 degrees, all around, to change the size and colour of the teeth.

Gummy Smile:

When too much gum tissue is exposed while smiling, we get a gummy smile. Fortunately, a gummy smile can be corrected by a simple laser procedure. Gum discoloration can be corrected by a gum depigmentation technique. Gum lifts, another dental procedure that raises the gum line. This is done to create longer or more symmetrical teeth.

Missing teeth:

Dental bridges are used to replace one or more missing teeth. The procedure involves replacing missing teeth which are cemented into place with the help of an abutment tooth.

Dental Implants are another procedure for the replacement of missing teeth. The implant device made of titanium is inserted into bone and the dental crown or denture is connected to the implant through the abutment.

Six months and more

Jaw and bite problem:

Irregular teeth, forwardly placed teeth/jaws, and the spacing between teeth can be corrected by various new technologies, involving initially fixed appliance treatment (Braces). Braces are either metallic/invisible type. Treatment involves realigning the teeth and pushing them backward.

Supposedly, if the jaws are forwardly placed, after the required investigation procedure, the necessary jaw surgeries can be done. Various surgeries include. Jaw correction, lip correction, chin augmentation, nose correction, etc. All you need to do is plan a little in advance and leave your worries aside.

Otoplasty or Surgery of the outer ear

Posted on June 24, 2019 - 7:17 am by 2
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What is Otoplasty?

The surgical treatment for the pinna of the ear, or outer ear, for a congenital deformity or deformity caused by an accident, is referred to as Otoplasty. The aim of this cosmetic procedure can be to reshape the irregularity and/or to enhance the appearance of the ear.

The best age for otoplasty is 5-6 years, which means before the complete growth of the ears. However, anyone after this age can also undergo Otoplasty treatment. Ear molding or splinting are nonsurgical treatments for children and the best age for this is the first 2-3 weeks of life. The recovery time and risk of treatment for non-surgical treatment are also considerably lower.

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In this digital era, when people can interact face to face with a digital device, the importance of ‘appearance of anatomy’ acquired more prominence in life. The increase in the number of people opting for facial and other surgeries that have aesthetic importance, globally reveals it. For children, while ear deformity becomes an issue of self-confidence, it is advisable to correct it at an early stage of childhood. There are some congenital ear deformities that will be corrected over time naturally. But the fear factor is, it is unpredictable how this miracle will happen. In children outer ear deformity is more common and treating in childhood itself is simple and cost-effective.

Who is the candidate for Otoplasty?

The outer ear has a minor role in hearing. When it is harmed or lost its original shape after an accident, one can opt for Otoplasty. People who found their outer ears unaesthetic and want to have a more common generally accepted shape also can opt for Otoplasty.

While Otoplasty is designed for both deformities caused after an accident and deformity by birth. The prevalence of congenital deformity is high in South Asia, especially in Afghanistan and South India. This is mainly due to the consanguineous marriage which is referred to as a marital union among close biological kin.

Jerush dental & facial corrective center Thuckalay, near Nagercoil & Marthandam is a top hospital in Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu for dental and facial aesthetic surgeries. Outer ear surgery and all cosmetic surgery related to the face is performed well at this center.

Preventive Dental Care

Posted on June 11, 2019 - 10:55 am by
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We at ‘Jerush’ the best dental hospital in Tamilnadu, always put more preference for Preventive Dental care as part of the regular dental visits. Our facilities are incomparably good. Surgeons and other staff are qualified and skilled. We have invested heavily in machines to provide state of the art technology for our patients’ care.

 

Regular dental visit @ Jerush

 

Jerush dental and facial corrective centre is equipped with 13 fully automatic dental chairs arranged in a complete germs-free sterile ambiance. Each floor has a specially allocated space for dental chairs that are set to face outwardly to a scenic view of the town and lined up mountains. Our patients can undoubtedly experience a stress-free atmosphere. Our patient care encompasses the highly professional attitude of our 15 lady surgeons and supporting staff including other specialized senior surgeons.

 

Preventive care – Jerush

 

Prevention is better than cure, which is a generally accepted proverb. When dental health care is concerned, it is taken in the complete sense. Since the mouth is the gateway to our body, our overall health is linked to the food we have and the oral health we maintain.

Many among us in India are less concerned about oral health. People tend to wait until a small problem develops to cause pain or other forms of severity.  A regular visit to the dentist plays a prime role in preventive dental care. The investment spends for a biannual visit to the dentist is comparatively very less to that of actual treatment cost spending after severity. The patient should bear in mind, that dentists can typically recognize more issues at an early stage.

 

The Treatment Process:

 

An overall dental check-up is a time-consuming process. It includes several stages like a full mouth check-up to detect any signs of dental disease, any diseased or cracked teeth, an oral cancer screening, any gum disease symptoms, problems with your restored tooth if any, etc. The association of dental x-ray in this dental exam is very notable. Dental x-ray helps your dentist to detect even tiny problems that are invisible to bare eyes.

You will be taught proper oral hygiene habits if needed. Proper brushing alone can’t keep your mouth clean. Remnants harbor in the tiny gap in between teeth can develop into acids that can cause cavities through the enamel. So, regular flossing is a very important habit to be maintained. Reasons for bad breath are many. If you are bad breath affected, our dentist will exam the underlying reasons to suggest a remedy to stop it completely. If you’re under any medication or any form of tobacco user, you will have to inform our dentist for getting suitable advice.

 

Preventive Dental care Package at Thuckalay near Nagercoil

 

Preventive care ‘tailor-made package’ is available on request. Kindly visit our center for more details. Jerush dental and facial corrective center is a leading dental hospital in Tamilnadu, South India, India. Nagercoil, Marthandam, Trivandrum are the nearest towns.

Gummy smile correction @ Jerush

Posted on June 6, 2019 - 9:28 am by 2
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What is Gummy smile?

It is the abnormal display of gum tissues above the upper teeth when people smile. The soft gingival tissues display abnormal, giving a short look to the teeth which affects the overall look of the smile. Though there is no distinct definition for Gummy Smile, the optimum gum visibility during a social smile should be 1 to 3 mm and for a full smile, it can be up to 5 mm. If it is above this rate, it is considered a gummy smile.

Anyhow generally one’s gum line exposure could be affected by

  1. The height and shape of one’s teeth
  2. The way lips move when smiling
  3. The angle of the jaw compared with the rest of the face

Causes of a gummy smile

There are many reasons for gummy smile development

  1. A tooth covered with more gum tissue during eruption while the tooth appears to be short.
  2. Improper growth of upper jaw bone
  3. Abnormal function of muscles that control the upper lip movement.

Gummy smile corrected by Orthodontics and Orthognathic surgery

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A female aged 23years  Pushpa (name changed) reported at Jerush dental and facial corrective centre, with a complaint of gums open about 11mm(vertical) all along with the gummy smile. After a complete analysis, our maxillofacial surgeon decided to do orthodontic plus surgical treatment. The treatment is meant to align the maxillary and mandibular arcades ahead of bimaxillary osteotomy associated with genioplasty.  After this treatment, the 11 mm gum band has come down to 3 mm. Our surgeon purposely left this 3 mm band to let soft tissue weakening with age.

Jerush dental and facial corrective centre, is a leading dental hospital in Tamilnadu located at Thuckalay, near Nagercoil, Tamilnadu, India. You can access the place within 45 minutes travel by car from Trivandrum Airport. Nagercoil, Trivandrum, Madurai, Tirunelveli are the nearest towns to Thuckalay.

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