Dentistry Department

Department Overview

What is Dentistry?

Dentistry is the department which is concerned with diagnosis and management of dental and oropharyngeal diseases, disorders and congenital anomalies.

What is a dentist?

A Dentist is a physician who is specialized in diagnosis and management of problems that are related to patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instructions on how to take care of teeth and gums and on how to determine your diet choices that affect oral and dental health. Our hospital HIH has a great and very qualified staff of specialized dentists.

When To See A Dentist

Dental problems are very common among all age groups, starting from eruption of milking teeth, even among children.
The unique character of dental disorders is that they are universally prevalent and does not undergo remission or termination if untreated and require special expertise and professional treatment. So, routine checkup with your dentist can help you to be on top of your dental health.
Routine checkup is best to be every six months to reach a satisfying level of dental care.

If you experience any of the following symptoms, you have to see your dentist immediately.

• Toothache
  If your mouth or jaw hurts, it could be from a toothache. Toothaches usually indicate a cavity, but they can also be a sign of gum disease. In some cases, toothache is a sign of an abscess or impacted tooth. Any toothache has to be evaluated by a dentist in a right way to determine the specific cause of the problem and prevent the tooth from death.
• Sensitive teeth
  That hurt during eating or drinking hot or cold beverages. Sensitive teeth should not be neglected as they could be complicated with serious problems such as tooth decay. So, if you have sensitive teeth, visit our department for examination and prescription of the suitable drugs and life style modifications. Follow the instructions of treatment to get the best of your dental health.
• Bleeding or sore gum
  It may be due to general causes of bleeding as hypertension, liver disease or hemophilia. It also may be due to local disease as gingivitis. So, thorough history, examination and investigations are essential for proper management.
• Mouth sores
  It may be a self-limited condition, but any mouth sore that lasts for more than one week, should be examined by your dentist to detect the cause and manage the condition properly not to propagate to serious complications.
• Bad breath
  It can be caused by what you eat, poor mouth hygiene, dry mouth, smoking or other medical conditions. Persistent bad breath can also be a warning sign of gum disease.
  Brushing twice a day and flossing daily are essential to reduce bad breath and prevent gum disease. Brushing your tongue can help too. If you are concerned about what is causing your bad breath, see your dentist. HIH qualified team of dentists can determine the cause and provide a treatment plan.
• Jaw pain or popping / clicking in the jaw
  It may be due to toothache, arthritis, injury, teeth grinding, sinus problems, gingivitis or problems with your jaw like TMJ. So, diagnosis is difficult due to the variety of causes that can cause this symptom. In our department at HIH, we will conduct a thorough examination and imaging which will enable us to accurately determine the source of the pain.
• Dry mouth
  That results as a side effect of some medications or it may be a sign of a specific disease. So, call our department to detect the cause, treat it and regain moisture of your mouth.
• Infection complicating oral piercings
  If the piercing incision is inflamed, you have to call your dentist urgently, as the oral piercing place is very liable to bacterial infections.
• Cracked or broken teeth
  It may occur from injury or otherwise and it may distract your smile or eating. So call your dentist for proper management.
• Stained or discolored teeth
  It may be caused by staining beverages as coffee, tea and smoking or due to aging.

All these symptoms are indicators to seek medical help. In our specialized department in HIH, we have a very trained and qualified team that can help you for your cure. They can give you the proper medical advice and put management plan which is suitable for your disease requirements.

Even without symptoms, you may need to visit your dentist!!

Regular checkups every six months are very important for your teeth health and safety.
The regular visits can help to detect many silent problems from the start, so we can avoid many problems that may affect your health, wallet and the peace of your mind.

• Looking for plaque, tartar and cavities
• Gum disease detection
• Keeping bad habits in check (as smoking)
• Oral cancer detection
• Finding problems under the surface with X-rays:
  X-rays allow the physician to see what happens beneath the surfaces of your mouth. It is a crucial part of the checkup visits. It can diagnose problems that are not visible by the naked eye such as impacted tooth and destructive diseases that are silent or with little symptoms.
• Head, neck and lymph nodes checkups:
  Lymph nodes affection may be an alarming sign of major health problems, so if an abnormality is present, our team in HIH will alert you to it and refer you to the appropriate medical professional.

General Dentistry

General dentists at HIH provide a wide range of services that are essential to your continued health. We begin by performing a proper evaluation of your teeth and gums and map out a personalized management plan for you. Preventive care is essential to keeping teeth and gums healthy. Our dentists provide education to everyone in your family about proper dental habits to last a lifelong.

Our highly skilled dentists at HIH also provide

• Porcelain veneers
• Teeth straightening
• Contouring, reshaping or enameloplasty
• Crowns
• Gum graft, gum lift or gingivectomy
• Gum depigmentation
• Bridges, dentures, and implants

Children’s Dentistry

Our pediatric dentists are trained in the oral health and development of infants, children, and teenagers and provide the state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures and treatment options for a wide range of children’s dental issues. Most importantly, we teach your children lifetime, healthy dental habits.