Dental needs are directly or indirectly connected with dental or oral pain, so all our treatment options are directed towards relieving this acute (sharp pain felt by the patient) or chronic (dull and often patient may not be aware of the long standing pain) pain. So initially any pain causing reason is eliminated then the treatment proceeds towards more aesthetic and functional corrections.

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In simple terms it means that in the first step we will be removing or correcting the pain related to the teeth and later functional, aesthetic or cosmetic work.

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• Extraction followed by
• Gum correction followed by
• RCT followed by
• Other aesthetic / functional cause like crown/bridge, simple fillings, bleaching etc

RCT is mainly done on deeply decayed teeth, because of the deep decay the tooth is likely to fracture. Moreover after RCT the tooth progressively because brittle, this contribute towards a tendency for fracture of the tooth. Because of this high risk of fracture an extra protection with crowns are provided. Another advantage of crowns is that they restore the natural appearance of the teeth.

Brushing simply means making small circles along the inside and outside surfaces of your teeth. This drawing of "tiny circles" is the best way to brush. The difficult part about brushing in circles is that motion can be difficult to perform along the surface of your back teeth on the inside-facing surface. With repetition, it becomes simple, and the best part of this technique is that it does not depend on speed but rather on motion to break up the plaque. You can make fast circles or slow circles, but the circles will manually break up the plaque. Take time to develop your skill and it becomes a simple process.

Though crown and bridge are an absolute necessity, at times it has its own limitations. To ensure proper support to the bridge the abutment teeth need to be prepared. This operation involves permanently removing part of the tooth's original structure, including portions that might still be healthy and structurally sound.

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It's the biggest disadvantage as it leads to the loss of large amounts of healthy tooth tissue and sometimes even tooth devitalization and endodontic treatment. Therefore, restorations supported exclusively by dental implants have the big advantage that teeth adjacent to the gap remain untouched.

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This disadvantage stands out especially when the abutment teeth are perfectly healthy without any fillings or cavities.

The most obvious effect of a lost tooth is on your appearance, but if you delay or avoid getting treatment, there can be more serious problems for your oral and general health. These can include:

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• Crooked teeth – Your teeth support each other, so when one is missing, the teeth on either side can start to shift into the gap. Over time, this can lead to a crooked smile, bite problems and joint pain. Also cavity can develop in between the nearby teeth or in between opposing tooth.
• Gum disease and tooth decay – If your teeth shift, you may not be able to reach all their surfaces when brushing and flossing. This allows plaque to form, increasing your risk of dental diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease that could lead to further tooth loss.
• Bone loss – Your teeth also support your jaw by stimulating bone growth. When one or more teeth are absent, this can cause the jaw to shrink, altering the shape of your face.
• TMJ disorders – The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) that connect your jaw to your skull can be put under strain when your teeth shift out of position, often causing headaches and other pain and discomfort.
• Changes to your diet – Missing teeth can also make it harder to eat certain foods, which could limit your diet and affect your health.

Visiting your dentist and dental hygienist twice a year is important to maintain a good dental health. ... A decay that starts now will take about six months to develop into a serious condition like pulpits. So one can avoid this kind of difficult situations by visiting a dentist at least every six months.

RCT is painless however; the pain you feel is usually caused by an infection or injury in the tooth, not the root canal treatment itself. On the contrary, root canal therapy also known as endodontic therapy is performed to eliminate pain. A root canal procedure is painless during the procedure due to modern technique and treatment.

All of this drilling and screwing may sound painful, but you’ll be comforted to know that placing an implant is easier than taking a tooth out. Usually a local anesthetic is used, which means you are awake during the surgery.

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You shouldn’t feel any pain during the surgery, especially if it is done with healthy tissue. Also, the bone where the implant is placed does not have many pain-sensing nerves. But if you’re very nervous about the surgery, you have sedative options to make you more comfortable during the surgery.

Dental implants are the best option for anyone who wishes to replace missing teeth because they truly are the closest thing to natural teeth. The dental implant procedure is the only tooth replacement option that does not disrupt a person’s existing teeth and it allows the patient to eat, speak, laugh, and smile in confidence. However, there are some, although few, restrictions that may prevent a patient from receiving dental implants, and in some instances, age may be one of these.

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Implants: Age Restrictions

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• The Young: Unfortunately, it is the younger age group that faces restrictions when it comes to dental implants. The procedure requires a fully developed jaw, so generally a dental implant patient must be at least 17 or 18 years old, but this is not a set number. Because every individual is different, an oral surgeon can determine if a younger candidate is right for a dental implant procedure by t/aking x rays (often of the wrist) to see if the level of development is sufficient for surgery.
• The Elderly: Dental implants have shown to be successful in patients in their 80s and even 90s. Though a patient’s health should be taken into consideration, there is generally no upper age limit for dental implant surgery.