Ladd Dental Group

Alveoloplasty   Alveoloplasty is a dental pre-prosthetic procedure performed to smoothen or reshape the jawbone . In this procedure, the bony edges of the alveolar ridge and its surrounding structures is made smooth, redesigned or recontoured so that a well-fitting, comfortable, and esthetic dental prosthesis may be fabricated.  Alveoloplasty for Dentures   Fitting for  dentures . If you're missing teeth and are being fitted for full or partial  dentures ,  alveoloplasty  may be  necessary  to ensure a snug fit on the gum. Bumps and ridges in the bone can cause gaps between the  denture  and the gum.  Healing for the Denture   The dentist will provide you with temporary immediate dentures as the gum tissue heals. Once the tissues are fully healed, the time is right to add dentures to your mouth . In general, it usually takes between six and  eight weeks  following the tooth extraction for dentures ...

Why Do I Have Bad Breath   Bad breath , medically called halitosis , can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems.  Bad breath  can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy lifestyle habits.  Does Food Affect My Bad Breath   Basically, all the food eaten begins to be broken down in your  mouth .  If you eat foods with strong odors (such as garlic or onions), brushing and flossing -- even mouthwash -- merely covers up the odor temporarily. The odor will not go away completely until the foods have passed through your body. Does Oral Hygiene Affect My Bad Breath   If you don't brush and floss  teeth  daily , food particles can remain in your  mouth , promoting bacterial growth between  teeth , around the gums , and on the  tongue . This causes  bad breath . Antibacterial  mouth  rinses also can help reduce bacteria. In addition, o...

Dental Implants in McCordsville | Dental Implant Specialist   Our dental implant specialist in McCordsville , Dr. Rajkumar, is a Periodontist. So what is a Periodontist, and what do they do?!  "A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school. They are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, and are also trained in performing cosmetic periodontal procedures. Periodontists often treat more problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Periodontists offer a wide range of treatments, such as scaling and root planing (in which the infected surface of the root is cleaned) or root surf...

Dental Emergency in McCordsville | Emergency Dental Care   Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth . Here are some tips for common dental emergencies: For a knocked-out permanent or adult tooth , keep it moist at all times. If you can, try placing the tooth back in the socket without touching the root. If that’s not possible, place it in between your cheek and gums, in milk, or use a  tooth preservation product  that has the  ADA Seal of Acceptance . Then, get to your dentist’s office right away. For a cracked tooth, immediately rinse the mouth with warm water to clean the area. Put cold compresses on the face to keep any swelling down. If you bite your tongue or lip, clean the area gently with water and apply a cold compress. For toothaches , rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss to remove any food caught between the teeth. Do not put ...

Wisdom Tooth Pain | Extracting Wisdom Teeth   Wisdom teeth pain can be constant for some people, while other people only experience pain and discomfort when chewing food or touching the area. Most dental professionals advise that wisdom teeth should be removed before wisdom teeth pain becomes an issue.  Causes of Wisdom Tooth Pain Painful wisdom teeth can occur for a number of reasons. Perhaps your wisdom teeth have come in crooked, can’t fit properly in your mouth, or have led to an infection around your teeth. Regardless of the cause, painful wisdom teeth can really impact your overall oral health and should be treated immediately. Wisdom tooth pain can sometimes come out of nowhere, suddenly erupting overnight without warning. On the other hand,  wisdom tooth pain  can also come on slowly and gradually, and can be shrugged off or perhaps mistaken for something else. An important first step if you think you may be experiencing wisdom tooth pain is to mak...

Oral Surgery | Wisdom Tooth Extractions  Here at LADD Dental Group , we have a team of general dentists and dental specialists that work together to provide our patients with the gold standard in dental care. Our oral surgery patients are a great example of that. When our general dentist encounter a patient that needs surgery, but the indications and pathology are out of their comfort zone, we have specialists within our group that can step in. We are proud to be able to offer this to our patients, and recently switched to a cloud-based dental management software in order to be accommodate these type of internal referral situations! The video below is a prime example of this type of situation. Given this patient's X-Rays, the nerve appears to be close to the tooth roots. Dr. Ladd is a general dentist, and you can even hear him say in the video that this type of extraction would be done by our dental specialist in McCordsville , Dr. Rajkumar.    In our closi...