Dental Dysplasia And Its Types

Dental dysplasia is a rare condition that affects the formation of dentin. Dentin is a mineralized layer of a tooth. Dental dysplasia refers to the lack of development of the dentin and tooth root. It generally results in an odd tooth formation.

According to the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, this condition is quite rare – it affects one person in every 100,000. Because it is an autosomal dominant trait, dental dysplasia can occur in the baby or permanent teeth as either type-I or type-II. Type-I is known as radicular dysplasia. This condition affects the roots of teeth. Type-II, also known as coronal dysplasia, affects the tooth crown.

Type-I dental dysplasia

The type-I of this condition doesn’t change the appearance of the tooth. However, there might be a brownish hue. This condition occurs due to poor or nonexistent root development. The diagnostic procedure used to check for this condition is the x-rays test.

This condition can result in a delayed eruption of teeth. Due to the abnormal growth of the dentin, there is a reduced pulp space in the tooth. This space might not even exist in baby teeth affected by this condition. All this can result in early loss of teeth and overall heightened susceptibility to trauma – falling or getting a blow on the face may cause the tooth to come out.

The treatment for type-I dental dysplasia might be a challenging procedure, according to the Contemporary Clinical Dentistry. The best way is to remain on top of oral hygiene and your time to select the dental treatment. An endodontist may be the right person to treat this condition.

Type-II dental dysplasia

Type-II dental dysplasia generally affects baby teeth. Those teeth become translucent or start showing different colors. It is mainly due to the absence or elimination of pulp chambers. In adults, this condition doesn’t change the appearance of teeth, but the pulp chambers may appear flame-shaped. There are usually pulp stones, which are calcifications. Due to the improperly formed dentin under the enamel, the tooth is generally at a higher risk of wearing out or loss. It may necessitate implants or dentures to replace the missing tooth.

Depending on how much tooth has been affected by the condition determines the type of treatment you will get. Your dentist will run several diagnostic procedures to determine the right treatment.

Dental dysplasia doesn’t change the appearance of the teeth, so you can take care of the affected tooth just as you do for the other teeth. You will need to make sure to brush and floss your teeth on daily basis. A tooth affected by dental dysplasia will not become problematic in most cases when you take good care of it. Preventing tooth decay will not cause this tooth to become susceptible to falling out.

You will also need to visit your dentist biannually. These visits will help your dentist know the problem before it makes any impact. The dentist will also tell you whether or not you need treatment for this condition.

Brushing on Vacation

With the end of the year coming up so many people are rushing to take their last vacations.  Many people saved up so many days due to pandemic and now they are all scheduling for an end of year vacation or just spending time visiting family during the Holidays.  But with all of this traveling going on there are some things you need to keep in mind and be aware of.  With the extra vacations and also extra family and friend get-togethers with the Holidays your teeth may be attacked more this year than any other.  It is also the two most important times to not slack on your dental routine, but many people do.  It is not out of spite or lack of care but convenience.  When you are on vacation or also eating and drinking with family members and enjoying all the sweet treats of the Holidays we simply neglect our teeth by not doing some things we should.  It is because we are having fun and just enjoying ourselves and the people around us.  Or it can also be for the exact opposite of that as well!  Let's face it not all family gatherings are a good time.  So there are a few things to keep in mind when on vacation or eating and drinking extra for the Holidays.

 

That is why I think it is important to have a plan when it comes to going on vacation.  My main goal is to be prepared and to get inspired to do what I need to do this year.  I do have a plan for a late vacation during the holidays and my family is going to be staying in a few hotels.  That means we need to be ready to overcome the forgetfulness or flat out tiredness of vacation.  So my plan or really my wife's plan was to go to a big box store and get really fun travel toothbrushes and paste.  I have to say this is going to be the best idea because it has already made it fun for all of us. We not only are going to have a plan but are looking forward to doing it and following it through.

 

So each of us got a special toothbrush.  We ended up getting themed brushes from Star Wars. I thought it was funny that my Wife chose Darth Vader and I ended up being Master Yoda.  It was just funny to be good and bad and that is how we played it off to our kids. They ended up getting Avengers toothbrushes and everyone is really excited to use them next week.

 

My favorite part is that they all have suction cups on the bottom. I think this is the best way to keep our brushes safe from getting dirty on any counter or from falling.  This has been a really great way in the past to keep our family clean and healthy.  But what makes me the happiest is that we all are keeping each other accountable because one of us is always excited to be a superhero for the night. It is a great way to motivate me to get the kids ready for bed. So give this a try on your next vacation and enjoy it.

 

When should you visit the dentist?

There are definitely things in life that I hate doing.  I really don't like paying for car bills, or oil changes.  I also do not like spending money on my healthcare even though it matters way more than a car.  I really hate spending money on the dentist.  I think that the reason for not liking the dentist goes far beyond just the horror movies, but involves actually mental and physical pain.  The idea of spending money to go into a painful situation is something that most people can agree on is not fun.  This means that people are simply not going to see their dentist at all and in this day and age where dental insurance can cost as much as a car payment, the costs are too much for many living in 2021

Honestly, how often should we take the time to spend the money and see the dentist?  That is actually very dependent on your own personal health and dental hygiene.  We all have different standards for what works best for our bodies.  I know that the ADA suggests you do a bi-annual checkup with your dentist.  This in theory is a pretty good amount of times and for most people should be enough.  Dentists like to see you to save you money a lot of the time.  Preventative visits are really important and can truly bump up your life savings. 

I know for me that I hate being in pain if I can help it.  My own personal thought process is that if I can see a dentist twice a year and it only costs about 200 dollars to due so I may actually be saving money.  I mean this because Dentists like to let you know where your mouth is on a health rating.  They can let you know if you need to add something to your dental routine in order to avoid a bigger issue down the road.  The cost of a car payment can outway the cost of a car. That is a good way to think about dental visits.  I also like to have my teeth cleaned by a professional because I don't want to end up getting rid of enamel that is important and when I am now no longer able to grow it I need another option.

So it can really save a ton of money, and people still don't go?  Ya, and in fact, dental insurance is too expensive and the cost of out-of-pocket trips is not worth it to many because they don't feel any pain.  That is also why they don't want to go back in the future because they only go to the dentist when there is an emergency.  It is a vicious cycle that I completely understand and can't truly blame anyone for.  

Many people are just not going to go for money reasons because they can't afford it.  Preventative medicine doesn't fit their bill or their pocketbook and I am not entirely against this. I am a firm believer in that you are in control of your own health and no one should be able to force you to do anything you don't want to.  I just want people to know their options and to be able to take care of themselves because that is important.

Drinks that can hurt your teeth

Keeping a healthy body is something that is very important for a happy life.  At least for most people, their health dictates much of how good they feel.  I am not certain this is the best perspective to have, but I am certain that when you are not healthy and in pain that most of the time you wouldn't consider yourself happy.  That is why it is important to make sure you are doing your best to protect your body and there are some areas that get neglected that can help or hurt your body on a daily basis. What I believe is a big area that gets skipped is the area of dental health.  This is an area that we use daily and we can have an impact on our mouths and teeth by what we drink every single day.  I know that personally, this is an area that I need to work on and my normal habits are actually causing my teeth to erode at an accelerated rate. That is why my dentist started to lay out the things I should and shouldn't be doing with my diet and my teeth.

 

When it comes to drinking in the morning I am guilty of indulging in beverages that harm my teeth.  I simply love coffee and it goes beyond the need for the caffeine.  Yes, I am more than addicted to it and definitely have withdrawn if I don't get enough.  But it is simply the taste and the warmth that excites me every morning.  I live for that little boost that wakes me up and gets me ready for the day.

 

See I am not a morning person and I feel that I need my coffee to survive.  But what I am also doing is drinking 2 to 3 cups every single day.  That means I am exposing my teeth to a lot of acid and tooth staining liquid every single day.  I know I should be drinking less, but it is simply a necessity and I feel like I must have it.  What I am doing is causing my teeth to erode much faster than they should be and I think it is hurting me.  I am certain that my teeth are turning browner and yellower on average and that is my teeth being eaten away.  Even though I brush a lot this can actually hurt my teeth more.  So cutting back is something that I must do.

 

My goal is to substitute my coffee a little for tea and caffeine pills.  That is my goal to cut back on this drink that simply hurts me and millions of Americans dental health each and every day.  I think that tea will give me the same feeling and caffeine pills will actually keep me from getting withdrawal symptoms and still allow me to get that morning boost.

 

But coffee is not the only bad drink out there.  Pretty much all soda is acidic and also filled with sugar.  This can be even worse if you drink 1 to 3 sodas a day.  If you are also doing this on top of coffee you are truly eroding your teeth enamel very quickly.  This means you really need to start substituting alternatives and even water to help combat the tooth erosion.