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Dental Whitening with root canal

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Dental Whitening with root canal* A few years ago I managed this tooth and now I have a dark color.

* By an accident I bumped into the upper front teeth and after a while one of them was dark

* My son, the dentist did a root canal and now that tooth is a different color.

These comments are fortunately not too often heard, but can reach to happen. In the case of dental trauma without proper monitoring and treatment, the tooth in most cases this will change color.

The dental procedures that involve removing the pulp organ “Nerve” is often the case that eventually change color.

The reason of this phenomenon is due to: For endodontics indicated or dental trauma, there is internal bleeding tooth pigments inside and after a while the tooth is dark, because the blood hemoglobin is oxidized from normal color to a gray or dark brown. Usually this process is asymptomatic patient is not perceived “pain” (more…)

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Laser Teeth Whitening

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Having white teeth is something that is part of the priorities of many people. However, despite consulting specialists to get laser teeth whitening, some leave disappointed because they do not get the results

Laser Teeth Whitening

And it is because their teeth are stained with chemicals, excessive fluoride and antibiotics such as tetracycline for many treatments are impossible to remove.

The SmartLite is the most effective professional team brighten teeth because with this technique is used Smartbleach the only laser teeth whitening treatment can eliminate all kinds of spots that attack tooth enamel.

The treatments and techniques to lighten the color of teeth on the market has shown very good results, however, not all lasers operating in a localized way in the affected areas of the teeth, making them think that patients twice before making the decision.

The Smartbleach, is a treatment photo-dynamic laser teeth whitening to exceed the expectations of many users and that can remove stains that other laser teeth fail to remove.

How to operate the laser teeth whitening Smartbleach

The laser teeth whitening SmartLite is patented worldwide. among all the whitening methods available today, Smartbleach method has proven to be the most satisfactory to obtain the best aesthetic results, both immediate and over time.

All accessories needed for the bleaching come in a complete application kit, liquid rubber, and bleaching material. The bleaching results are excellent. (more…)

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Oral Health Part II

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Oral Health

Is laser whitening effective?

Yes, it was effective but the disadvantage is that you can leave your teeth very sensitive. In my opinion, I prefer the night watchman systems, because the patient did not suffer as much sensitivity to cold things.

What if I have a slightly misaligned teeth but I do not want to put braces?

One of the desired therapy is the use of ceramic veneer, stick on your teeth. That could say this is instant orthodontics. It will take two appointments to have your teeth in harmony and with great aesthetic. Price depends on the material but 5-6000 dollars per tooth in the best pottery is now called the Queen and lasted more than 10 years if you give proper care.

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Teeth Whitening Techniques

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

teeth whitening techniquesThe passage of time and consumption of coffee, snuff, and wine makes teeth are gradually losing their natural color, turning yellow or gray. It also affects the tooth color genetics that determines the natural color of teeth, and use of tetracyclines, a class of antibiotics that cause a permanent darkening of the teeth.

Therefore, it is increasingly common to see a dentist to undergo a teeth whitening treatment, because teeth whitening provides a pleasant smile that conveys beauty, youth and health. (more…)

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Teeth Whitening Reviews (V)

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

teeth whitening reviewsUsing bleach kit for the day, the patient is placed plates 1/2 hour in the morning and 1/2 hours in the afternoon. With the kit night plates are used at least 6 hours (overnight).

The duration of treatment depends on each patient, not all cases are equal, for example, yellow teeth are easier to whiten the gray and young teeth whitening faster.

Then, the patient continues to visit the dentist every 2 days to monitor treatment progress. There is a belief that the more white teeth are better, but when the patient is too bleached teeth are not natural, that is why the controls are very important. (more…)

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Teeth Whitening Reviews (IV)

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

teeth whitening reviewBleaching with high intensity ultraviolet light, is made with hydrogen peroxide 25%. It also requires the isolation of soft tissue, the use of special filters to UV rays do not affect the skin and glasses to protect eyes. The emission of heat is minimal, almost imperceptible.

This system, properly handled, would be most desirable among the options for whitening in the office for little or no emission of heat to the teeth and the concentration of whitening gel is the lesser of the remaining systems. Is known commercially as ZOOM! And it produces the house Discus Dental.

It summarizes these bleaching using hydrogen peroxide in concentrations up to 8 times more than with the conventional system. (more…)

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Teeth Whitening Reviews (III)

Monday, March 8th, 2010

teeth whitening reviewsA conventional treatment chemicals safer and more secure in the concentration (carbamide peroxide 10%) is approximately 10 days, and the patient does at home comfortably for the night.

This type of treatment can cost 1/2 of what is charged by the previous, so if you are not a model of a public television or super busy to have time for anything, well worth it opts for the conventional bleaching.

The disadvantage of this, besides the number of applications, is that more time being exposed to the material, can produce more sensitivity, and this is certainly a disadvantage in those with a history of sensitive teeth.

There are also patients who need to see immediate changes to motivate you. In these cases it is advisable to fast in-office whitening with the system preferably ZOOM!, Described below. (more…)

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Teeth Whitening Reviews (II)

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

teeth whitening reviewsPregnant patients

In these patients the treatment is absolutely contraindicated, since no studies demonstrating the safety of equipment in this state.

Smokers

In these patients the treatment is contraindicated. Smokers should avoid smoking at all costs during treatment, the teeth become more susceptible to acquire stains and to the extent that they continue to avoid, the result will be predictable.

In the event of a patient for treatment, even after knowing the difficulties, this firm will require a document called “informed consent”, where accepting the consequences. (more…)

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Teeth Whitening Reviews (I)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

teeth whitening reviewsA simple procedure to have white teeth

Modern dentistry has many tools today to achieve perfect smiles. The dental materials industry invests millions of dollars in research to develop new products that improve the practice of dentistry.

Tooth whitening is one cosmetic procedures that has benefited most of the investigations. Initially, it was difficult to deal with chemicals and were not safe for the patient’s teeth. The sessions in the office were long and tedious and the results were not expected. (more…)

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