Dr. C.K. Uthappa

How is your sugar control. You can definitely go ahead with your surgery provided the sugar control is good. You have to understand that everything is inter related. Bad sugars lead to bad teeth (infection) and bad teeth can lead to bad sugars so check your hba1c and fasting sugars.

A limited consumption of sugary foods is suggested as the bacteria present in dental plaque changes them into acids.

It can be treated surgically. Procedure will take maximum of 1 hour. You can get it done from oral surgeon or Ms. Doctor and any doctor having experience of such case. Cost depend upon the procedure whether its done by using Surgical blade or laser or any other gadget.

Relapse rate will be much higher if you get braces at late age. Most appropriate age would be till 21 years. Should go for other treatment options like as available in esthetic dentistry.

Gastritis, lung & sinus infection may also be the cause of bad smell in the mouth. 90% of bad breath is due to a dirty tongue. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need deep cleaning. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with a mouth wash until then. Advance procedures can be done with laser too. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.

Almost 50% of the bacteria in your mouth is on your tongue. That’s why it’s important to Clean your tongue for fresher breath!

Pain??or sensitivity?? Sensodyne is for sensitivity.sensitivity means sharp shooting sensation on cold or hot intakes.if its sensitivity and u r relieved then no side effects if u continue

We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need cleaning, root canal treatment & capping. Until then apply clove oil on the decayed tooth. Rinse frequently with mouth wash.

geographical tongue is common with diabetics .apply boro glycerine and take b complex and vitamin b 12 .regularly .