Dr. Pavitra featured on Times of India

Dr. Mani Pavitra was featured in an article in Time of India. In this article she talks about the invisble aligner treatment for crooked and maligned teeth.

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Dr. Mani Pavitra talks about various types of mal-aligned teeth and correction

Advantages of Post natal Massage (Massage post-pregnancy)

ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT

Massage is one of the most therapeutic natural therapies available, and is particularly effective in aiding relaxation. It is very popular among some African tribes and is used for several weeks after birth,where other women will massage the postnatal mother. Massage promotes mental and physical well bring in general,as well as specifically helping to shrink the uterus. As for relieving after pains , use lavender essential oil blended with sweet almond oil.


BREAST DISCOMFORT

You can expect some discomfort form yours breasts as the milk comes in generally around the third may find them heavy and uncomfortable. Additionally you could experience a dragging sensation through them which is
due to the milk flow and the stimulation of your reflex on left down.

Breast-feeding stimulates contractions of the uterus, and these after- pain are caused by the production of the hormone oxytocin. Gentle abdominal massage may bring some relief,as well as well as relaxation durigand after feeding. If you find the pain too great, a small dose of paracetamol may be worthwhile


HEAD ACHES

Many women experience headaches for several weeks after birth.These are due to hormonal changes or strain during delivery.Some women experience headaches for 48 hours after an epidural.If you are breast-feeding your baby, you may wish to avoid taking conventional headache remedies.

Massage relief head massage is an effective drug.Free alternative,whichcan either be given by a practitioner or you can do it your self.Pay particular attention to massaging around the temples.Facial exercises and massage will free the face from tension.Be aware , in addition of any tension in your shoulders and neck area,and use massage to release it. 

Our special massage techniques at Cure medi-spa will relieve you of all pains.

Aromatherapy apply lavender or peppermint oil to the temples, blended with a massage oil ( in the ratio of 1 drop essential oil to 1 tea spoon massage oil ) when massaging try inhalations of lavender,peppermint or eucalyptus oil either by using an essential oil burner ( follow the manufactures instructions for use) or by putting a few drops of the oil on a handkerchief and breathing in relaxation and meditation techniques will also help.

Other alternative treatment breathing techniques can be beneficial.Since many headaches may be caused by stress relaxation and meditation techniques will also helps in this way .Reflexology is another recommended therapy for headaches in which pressure points on the big toe are targeted.


SKIN AND HAIR

Your skin and hair many have changed while you were pregnant.Usually for the better but many women experience problems after the birth .Skin generally becomes much drier and you many find that you suffer some temporary hair loss.These occurrences can be deeply alarming but they are normal ,so try not
to worry .Instead, take positive steps to help your skin and hair to recover.Spend time on caring for yourself wherever possible . In particular, treat your skin to a stimulating facial or massage,which will also reinvigorate your whole system.


STRETCH MARKS

Stretch marks that have occurred during pregnancy will shrink and become less obvious with time.Ideally,you will have been massaging them with oil while pregnant.Again lavender oil is an effective treatment for stretch marks, which you can either purchase in a form ready to be applied directly or as the pure essential oil which must be mixed with a base oil such as sweet almond oils are also worth trying. Remember to read the instructions on the bottles regarding quantities and how to use the oils or consult an aromatherapist.

Cure Medi-Spa offers complete range of Post natal massage therapies. For more information call our helpline - 

Anatomy of the Tooth

           The Tooth is a complex organ of mastication structured to help us in chewing, speaking, and swallowing. Every tooth has a basic composition and is shaped to perform specific masticatory function.

Structural Composition of a Tooth                                                       

In general the tooth has a crown portion which lies above the gums and the root portion lying underneath the gums and in the bone.

Tooth can be divided into three distinct sections namely, Enamel, Dentin and Pulp Chamber.

Enamel

The enamel is the outer most layer of the tooth which gives the tooth its white colour. Enamel is the hardest structure in the human body. It is comprised of prismatic crystalline structure called as Hydroxy-apatite crystals.

The thickness of enamel varies in different parts of the tooth but is thickest at the cuspal heights and incisal edges and thinnest at the junction of the crown and root called as the Cemento-enamel Junction(CEJ).

Enamel is thicker in children as compared to adults which gives the teeth a “milky white” appearance in children. The level of thickness of the enamel will determine the hue of the teeth as in the amount of “whiteness” of “yellowness” of the teeth in different individuals.

Dentin

Dentin is the next layer below the enamel and is yellowish in colour. It comprises of dentinal tubules and is porous compared to enamel. Each dentinal tubule is hexagonal in cross-section and extent from the Dentino-enamel junction (DEJ) to the pulp chamber. These dentinal tubules house the odontoblasts and their processes. These odontoblasts draw their nutrients from the pulp chamber.  

  Sensitivity in the tooth is felt by many people and the main reason for the sensation is because any cold or hot food or drink taken, will come in contact with the dentinal tubules and the shock will be sent down to the pulp chamber which holds all the nerve vessels and pain will be felt.

Pulp Chamber

This is the place where all the blood vessels and nerve vessels are present collectively called as pulp. The entire tooth gets its nutrition from the pulp. If the enamel is broken and the infection reaches the dentin then there is a very high chance for the infection to spread down to the pulp causing severe pain, swelling and even death of the tooth.

Sequence of dental caries

  

This is how a normal tooth looks like when it has been maintained well with proper brushing and oral care.

1. When one fails to keep the mouth clean by proper brushing, flossing and rinsing then food particles begin to accumulate on the tooth, leading to bacterial action and acid release and the first signs of tooth decay begins involving enamel - INITIAL DENTAL CARIES.

2. Once the infection spreads through out the enamel layer of the tooth and it not recognised and treated by the dentist, the infection spreads further into the dentin layer which may induce sensitivity in the underlying pulp- CHRONIC REVERSIBLE PULPITIS

3. As the infection spreads further, the infection reaches the pulp chamber, leading to severe pain and inflammation of the blood vessels and involves the nerves of the affected tooth. The tooth is now in a state of “no return”.- CHRONIC IRREVERSIBLE PULPITIS.

4. At this stage the tooth is completely damaged by the advancing bacterial infection and no amount of medication can help. The tooth has lost its strength and becomes brittle. The tooth must now be treated with Root Canal Treatment (RCT) or removed completely (Extraction), to prevent further spread of infection into the bone.- CHRONIC IRREVERSIBLE PULPITIS

5. This is the last stage of the disease where the underlying supporting bone also gets infected by the bacterial infection and there is puss accumulation in the bone and severe swelling and pain, associated with fever and lethargy (tiredness). CHRONIC IRREVERSIBLE PULPITIS LEADING TO SPACE INFECTION!

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Pregnancy Spa & Services @ Cure Poly Clinic

 
Pregnancy Spa -

Cure Poly Clinic has just launched "Pragnancy Spa" to provide specialized services to pregnant women. The services include:

• Pre natal massage
• Post natal massage
• Infant massage
• Lamaze Classes

Know more details about these services here.

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Gaps in between teeth?

Crowding and spacing are among the most common teeth problems in adults, with crowding affecting about 24% of women and 14% of men, and spacing found in 8% of women and 13% of men. In Asian society, ambivalence exists as to whether a diastema is a favorable physical trait or not. A small mid-line diastema is usually not considered unattractive by any group of people.

However, as the size of the gap increases to a more easily seen physical trait, the level of comfort someone has in personally possessing a “gapped-tooth appearance” may decrease to the point of creating a feeling of self-consciousness. If the condition develops an outward self-consciousness in relation to the way a person feels about a personal physical trait they possess, it can affect the way that person acts in life. This, in turn, could have a negative influence in certain career and social situations in which they are placed.

There can be wide variations of perception concerning the significance of a midline diastema when translated through different cultures, socioeconomic groups, and ethnic backgrounds. Indeed, unfair and ill-perceived judgments are leveled at people who possess certain physical traits. When testing the perceptions of subjects viewing anonymous faces with certain features, including dental midline diastemas, the subjects ranked the individuals in the images to be significantly less intelligent, beautiful, and sexually attractive. In addition, the anonymous faces were judged to belong to a lower socioeconomic class than the same faces with an ideal occlusal presentation. This finding illustrated that a social disadvantage was wrongly implied, simply on the appearance of one’s dentition—even if it was a healthy one.

Case Report

An 51-year-old asian  female reported to Dentist & Dontist Dental clinic, Hyderabad, with unsightly appearance of her teeth. On examination she had normal medical history. Coming to the dental history she had visited a dentist 5 years ago for checkup & he had suggested filling the gap in between her teeth. A composite restoration was done & it was fine for 2 years .the restoration was lost after 2 years  and she got it filled again but it was lost. Vexed with the filling she didn’t get it done again, but she was very unhappy with her smile.

Treatment, Progress & Results

The patient was seen every eight to 12 weeks (four to six aligners) to check for aligner fit, and cooperation (Fig. 2). Excellent patient compliance contributed significantly to the success of this case.The final result showed good alignment and occlusion,with up right canines and ideal overbite and overjet (Figs-3)., they compared favorably with many published cases treated with fixed appliances.

See the actual patient photos (Before -& after treatment)

 For Invisible Aligners in Hyderabad / Invisalign in Hyderabad, Contact Dentist & Dontist

Mouth ulcer? Gone in just a minute!!!

Get relief from mouth ulcers in just a MINUTE. Yes, now it’s a reality!

Mouth ulcer can be cured in just a minute..no more suffering from long waiting..gone are the days when u have to keep applying gel for a week with no significant pain relief. With the most advanced techniques available at Dentist & Dontist, mouth ulcer can be healed in just a minutes time..u get immediate & instant pain relief.
 
What exactly are these mouth ulcers?
 
There are times when one may feel uneasiness like burning or painful sensations while eating and drinking due to mouth ulcers. So what are they exactly? Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, is a fairly common problem. It is essentially a painful sore that occurs in the mouth and can occur as a single sore or in clusters. It could appear on the tongue, the inside of the cheeks, gums or even on the lips. As for appearance, they are usually white or yellow colour and are
surrounded by red halos. They usually heal within a period of seven to 10 days.
 
Causes of mouth ulcer:
 
Vit c deficiency,poor oral hygiene,cheek biting,or excess stress may
result in mouth ulcers. They often seem start by themselves as a small bubble or blister (this stage is easy to not notice) which then becomes an open and ulcerated pit or crevass when the pain really starts. Alternatively they can be
started by trauma to the lining of the mouth (e.g. by accidently biting onesself).
The worst thing about mouth ulcers is the pain that they cause, which is constant, excruciating and made worse by eating, drinking and talking. The picture of the homunculus that you may recall from schooldays shows how very sensitive the mouth and tongue are compared to most other parts of the body - which explains the amount of discomfort caused by something so small.
Severe ulcers cause sufferers to actively avoid eating, drinking, talking and kissing, which can be awkward socially. Speech is painful resulting in a loss of clarity or enunciation - and sometimes spitting, which doesn't help. Sufferers often get worn down by the pain and become fatigued and depressed, and so I have been told, irritable too. No specific single cause has yet been isolated, though it seems they are not generally caused by infectious agents such as viruses or bacteria and are therefore not considered contagious.
 
Whatever may be the cause u get instant pain relief thanks to the
latest treatment techniques available at Dentist & Dontist