Alpha Prime Dental Clinic

18/05/2022

Oral pyogenic granuloma

Common, Inflammatory hyperplasia.
Non-neoplastic,painless tumor like nodular growth in the oral cavity.

Appears red to purple in color.May be smooth or lobulated and is soft to palpation.
Most lesions appear on the gingiva(most commonly on the maxillary or upper jaw gingiva but can also appear on the tongue and lips
Lesions are symptomless but early lesions bleed easily.

Causes
Poor Oral Hygiene
Hormonal changes eg in pregnancy hence most commonly referred to as pregnancy tumor

Management
Some regress after pregnancy but may need surgical excision before if they cause discomfort when eating

Prevention
Maintaining OH and visiting a dentist for a routine check up and cleaning when you become expectant

Complications
No complications
High recurrence incidence
However after surgically excision they may leave a mucogingjval defect after that may need correction by grafting

10/05/2022

Visit us today and get the best smile with the most gentle touch.

We are located at Luqman Petrol Station.Syokimau

Call us at 0113632423 and book your appointment 😀

08/05/2022

Happy Mother’s Day😀😀

02/05/2022

Eid Mubarak from us at Alpha Prime Dental Clinic.
We are open!
Visit us at Luqman Petrol Station,Syokimau.

01/05/2022

We are open throughout this long weekend.
Visit us today at Luqman Petrol Station.Syokimau

Or call us at 0113632423 to book an appointment

27/04/2022

Encourage your child to take part in the brushing routine as they get older. Help them develop the skill by letting them have a go first before you follow up to make sure all surfaces have been cleaned.

At around the age of eight years, children have developed the dexterity/fine motor skills needed for tooth brushing. However, supervision is often needed past this age until you are sure they can do it well by themselves. 

Tips for brushing children’s teeth
* Make it fun! Sing a song, make brushing noises; anything that will make the time enjoyable.
* Children like to copy others, so ask other family members to show children how they brush.
* Make sure that your child learns to brush every tooth. They should clean the front, back, and chewing surface of all teeth. 
* Take at least two minutes to brush your child’s teeth. Playing a children’s tooth brushing video or app can help make this easier.
* There are many dentist story books that can be used to help teach young children about brushing teeth.
* If your child doesn’t like the taste of toothpaste, try brushing without toothpaste first. Then use a small amount of children’s low fluoride toothpaste to get them used to the flavour. 
* If you are not having any success in the bathroom, try another location in the house.
* For older children, try using a reward system. For example, mark the number of times their teeth are cleaned twice a day on a calendar and offer a reward when they reach a goal.
* A children’s electric tooth brush is a good alternative for children aged older than three years and can make brushing easier. 
* If using an electric toothbrush, read the instructions for your brush. Place a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the brush head and guide the brush to your child’s teeth first, then switch it on. Move the head slowly from tooth, including brushing where the gum and tooth meet. Do not press too hard or scrub them, let the brush do the work.

27/04/2022

24/04/2022

Happy Sunday..

Even on the weekends,we still have you in mind and at heart.We are available 24/7 for online consultation on all our social media platforms.

Call us at 0113632423 and book your appointment today.
Located at Luqman Petrol Station.Syokimau.

06/04/2022

Dental Braces are one of the names given to fixed orthodontic appliances.
Orthodontics is a dental speciality that deals with the treatment of malocclusion(deviation in the position of teeth or the upper and lower jaws )using fixed appliances/braces or removable appliances.

Some pointers that indicate that your child might need orthodontic treatment are:
* Crowding: The teeth may overlap each other instead of being in proper alignment.
* Spacing: There are large gaps between the teeth
* Open bite: The upper and lower front teeth may not be aligned properly resulting in a perceptible gap between them when the patient bites. This can compromise the function and aesthetics of the individual as well as result in oral habits such as tongue thrusting and mouth breathing.
* Poor alignment of your front teeth: The upper front teeth may show excessive proclination or may retroclined in relation to the lower front teeth. The reverse may also be true where your lower front teeth are outwardly inclined as compared to your upper front teeth.
* Traumatic bite: When the upper and lower front teeth show excessive overlap such that they rub against each other or the palate when the teeth are brought together, the condition is referred to as deep or traumatic bite.
* Crossbite: Normally, the upper teeth are placed outwards while the lower teeth are placed inwards; when this relation is reversed, it is known as crossbite. The condition can result in poor function of teeth as well as trauma to the cheeks.
* Treatment of impacted teeth: Impacted teeth are those teeth which do not erupt / appear in the oral cavity at the correct age and may stay buried in the jaw bone. These teeth can cause complications ranging from poor appearance to dental cysts. Braces may be used to assist in the eruption of such teeth.

26/03/2022

The adolescent stage is when our youngins are most concerned about their appearance.

Stained(flourosed)teeth, especially those expressed in a smile (the upper front teeth) can cause lowered self confidence for your preteen/teen.

However a visit to the dentist, with the options of masking/direct veneers,Indirect veneers and crowns can solve all your child’s confidence issues.

Give us a call at 0113632423
Or visit us at Luqman Petrol Station,Syokimau and let’s help where we can.

17/03/2022

Partial dentures are your go to when looking for a less expensive and less invasive form of tooth replacement.
When you are missing one or more teeth, the bite pressures shift in your mouth.
Other teeth may begin to move to compensate for the “gap” in your bite, and you may experience shrinking of both the soft tissues and the supporting bone near your missing teeth.
This alters your physical appearance and can lead to subsequent problems with your other teeth.
A partial denture keeps the underlying structures of your mouth – your gums, jawbone, facial muscles, etc. – active and engaged preventing further shifting of the other teeth in your mouth, while giving you the confidence of having a beautiful, complete smile.

Visit us at
Alpha Prime Dental Clinic,1st Floor
Luqman Petrol Station
Syokimau

Or Call us at
0113632324 to book your appointment