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Composite veneers

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Composite veneersComposite veneers are cosmetic aesthetic reconstructions are performed on the tooth surface modifies its shape, color and brightness.

Composite dental veneers

compositelas composite veneers can achieve significant results and significant improvements in dental aesthetics

They are a cosmetic dentistry treatment minimally invasive and very conservative with the tooth.

The composite dental veneers should follow an annual maintenance by the dentist to preserve its beauty, color and brightness.
“Composite dental veneers vs. porcelain veneers? (more…)

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Prevention of oral diseases

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Since the beginning of mankind, the mouth has been considered as an object of desire and devotion has inspired poems, novels, paintings ….. and even movies. Through it we can talk, eat, laugh, kiss … This makes it crucial for our health to have healthy teeth and gums, because the mouth is one of the most direct way of communication in our body with the outside world, so that a perfect state of our oral cavity will impede the entry of pathogens in our body.

Because of its importance and great demand for information from pharmacies, do the pharmacy is the first center for consultation when it manifests a disease of the mouth, causing the pharmacist is an important link in the diagnosis and treatment. (more…)

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Periodontal Disease

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

periodontal diseasePeriodontal diseases are a group of diseases affecting the tissues (periodontium) that surround and attach to the teeth in the jaws. These are diseases of inflammatory and infectious causes (bacterial) that depending on their degree of involvement is called gingivitis, when the inflammatory process affects only the superficial periodontal (gum) and are not affected tissues that hold the tooth.

When the inflammatory process affects the deeper periodontal tissues, destruction of bone and ligament support and supporting the teeth. At this level of involvement is called periodontitis. If left untreated periodontitis, develops destroying all the support of the tooth and thus the accommodation and loss.

Frequency of Periodontal Disease
Gingivitis is one of the most common diseases of man and is very common in all ages (young 75% from 20 to 25 years).

Part of the gingivitis, even in the absence of treatment, do not progress to the destruction of tooth supporting periodontal tissues (periodontitis).

Periodontitis is very rare in children and adolescents (about 1 case per 10,000). however, its frequency increases with age (around 10% at 30-40 years and 25-30% between 50-60 years). Therefore, it is a relatively common disease in adults and its prevalence increases sharply with age.

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Dental Caries

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

It is a chronic infectious disease that causes progressive and irreversible destruction of the tooth. There are several factors that favor its appearance, including highlight, first, a diet rich in carbohydrates with high caries activity (sucrose, fructose, lactose), the susceptibility of the tooth and the presence of cariogenic microorganisms (streptococci, actinomyces and lactobacilli).

Second is the formation of tooth anatomy, composition and amount of saliva produced by the individual and the individual hygiene practice.

The origin of decay lies at the confluence of a diet rich in sugars and the presence of cariogenic bacteria, which included dental plaque, degrade carbohydrates with the formation of acids. These acids (pyruvic, lactic, acetic) are really responsible for the demineralization of tooth enamel. This is so that when the pH of the oral cavity reaches values less than 5.5 there is a dissolution of hydroxyapatite forming enamel and increased porosity. (more…)

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The first children’s oral hygiene

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

childrenTo have healthy teeth must start from childhood. We must control the growth of the few teeth that can have their children. The first dental visit should occur in the environment of the three years of age, when the first teeth have grown. At this age it is necessary to explain to the child who has to take care of their teeth. Some of these can be, wash frequently, after lunch, dinner, or just after eating candy. The best thing is that the child understands the activity as a game and not a burden.

After 3 years of age, the review should be given to the dentist every 6 months. Do not expect that a tooth ache to visit the professional.
Milk Teeth

These are the first to appear in the life of a child, but only be temporary, just as we must care for them. The teeth that are healthy have a uniform color. If you see spots or stains on the teeth will need to take the child to the dentist.
The visit to the dentist something tragic for a child, has to be fun! (more…)

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Dental Care During Pregnancy

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Dental Care During Pregnancy

Congratulations, if you will, is pregnant, is experiencing one of the best experiences of his life. You will notice in the course of time, certain physiological and psychological changes that prepare your body to accommodate this new life.

Many of these changes will seem normal (increasing your belly and weight) and others less so (nausea and vomiting).

Here we will discuss only the changes that have direct impact on their teeth.

The growth and emergence of new chemicals in his blood, we will call “Hormones during pregnancy, changes in the gums. Or rather in the microscopic inhabitants into the sulcus.

Pregnancy hormones cause the increase in number of certain bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica. ” This in turn leads to increased gingival inflammation or “gingivitis”, making it more susceptible to the pregnant woman.

So far Lady knows the necessary but not sufficient to cause gingivitis. If you get a good oral hygiene you, is in a position to remove dental plaque, thereby eliminating gum disease. (more…)

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Take care of your gums

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Approximately 40% of people suffer from inflammation and bleeding of the gums to the bite or with the same brush. These conditions are the leading cause of tooth loss in the elderly. All of them are preventable and treatable.

Take care of you gums

Some people think that the problem occurs when there is pain, but that’s the problem acute.

When we brush our blood can come out and let it pass as normal, but this may be the main reason that we have in our gum disease and may end with the fall of our teeth.

Here are the diseases most common in people over the gums.

Plaque is a sticky substance that is deposited on your teeth and gums. It forms the basis of minerals and food debris that harden from germs. The gums become infected and cause irritation and redness. Tartar makes your teeth become sensitive.

This disease is caused by not brushing constantly and this causes it to accumulate all that is offensive to your teeth. The scale can be increased due to smoking.

In addition, gingivitis is reversible formation of gums, directly related to poor oral hygiene, with the accumulation of food, germs and plaque. (more…)

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Sensitive Teeth

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Sensitive teeth

Tooth sensitivity is a painful syndrome that can become chronic nature of acute pain situations, sometimes very annoying. Sick of this transition is derived from dentin exposure to chemical stimuli, osmotic, thermal, and tactile and can not be linked or other types of dental disease. Hypersensitivity in some people can be tolerated, while in others it is a problem that affects their quality of life, oral health habits and even your diet.

Lack of concern for sensitive teeth can cause other oral problems. This often happens when the pain can not brush their teeth, and therefore more susceptible to caries and periodontal disease.
If you have pain in your teeth by eating certain foods, consult your dentist.

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Oral Health Part I

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Oral Health

This helps remove plaque with mouthwash, dental floss, gently brushing and chewing sugar free gum.

Your oral health is a major part of your overall health and far more important than you think, because it can affect every aspect of your life, even the way that you enjoy and feel about themselves.

Care for teeth and protects the heart

Research conducted in several countries have shown a relationship between gum disease and erosion and clogged arteries, which can cause heart attacks and other heart problems.

In addition, several studies worldwide have shown that both disease and depression may be related to having poor hygiene and oral health.

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Dental Caries

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Dental Caries

Dental living organ that contains nerves and blood vessels. In the middle of each tooth, is a tissue called the pulp. When teeth affected by decay, it began to attack the enamel (the hard tissue, white, covering the visible part of the tooth) and then attack the pulp. this tooth in danger of collapse completely.


Symptom

Tooth decay should be started the hollow, it is difficult to clean. First destroy the enamel and create a cavity. At this stage, no pain. Then the line continues to the pulp tissue (dentin), enlarged cavity and allows the bacteria to attack the tooth pulp in the middle of barren. Finally, be sensitive to contact with cold and heat, and after contact with the sugar. If untreated, the damage will cause damage to teeth, spreading to the adjacent teeth and can infect the underlying bone.

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