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Cause of dental pain from tooth

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Periodontal disease is very common in the Spanish population. If all we had a good grooming habits, may not speak of this disease. The calculus and bleeding gums may be early warning signs. Periodontal disease encompasses a variety of pathologies in the mouth, although it is basically an infection that affects the tissue that supports the teeth, gums, ligament and bone destruction affecting grip the tooth, which can be lost despite not being the be directly affected and a healthy tooth.

The most common periodontal disease from simple gingivitis to more aggressive disease with tooth loss, or necrotizing infections.

The disease may progress in patients with few symptoms and does not give pain, if pain is usually a process already complicated, but the main thing is to monitor the bleeding of the gums, mobility of teeth, the interdental spaces, and any other irregular symptoms in the mouth. (more…)

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Formula to close the open dentinal tubules

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Sensitivity to brushing, flossing, heat, cold or certain foods, her days are numbered
Colgate launches new Colgate Sensitive Desensitizing Paste Pro-Relief, for the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity.

The dentist and Professional Relations Coordinator Colgate Palmolive Peru, Dr. Fernando Diaz del Olmo said dentine hypersensitivity occurs when the gums retract leaving areas of exposed roots of teeth. He said that over the years have tried various treatments with acceptable results but no immediate or lasting. To date, treatment with resin coating passed the exposed areas and / or apply special coatings to desensitize the exposed areas. (more…)

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Types of Orthodontics

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Types of Orthodontics

- Removable appliances. They consist of a plastic plate that fits into the palate and is attached to the teeth with small metal hooks. This method is only useful in certain cases. The child can remove it and wear it without the help of the dentist.

Removable appliances, power off, make hygiene easier as both the device’s own teeth. But it also has disadvantages, difficult speech and chewing on all the early days, and the child may lose it or break it. Another disadvantage is that placement depends on the willingness of the child or parent. Perhaps, through forgetfulness or neglect, the child is not put so obtenienen not the expected results.

- Fixed devices. They consist of a series of wires attached to the teeth by means of a piece “braquets. These “braquets” normally placed in the external surface of the teeth, which is seen when we smile. This is the most common and what gives best results.

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What is Orthodontics?

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

What is Orthodontics?

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry which aims to replenish your site misplaced parts. The word orthodontics comes from the Greek words “orthos” (straight) and “dont” (tooth).

Today beautiful teeth are an excellent card in social relations. Most patients go to the dentist to solve problems in the beauty and harmony of your teeth, but this treatment not only for aesthetic purposes, but very healthy.

When a denture fits poorly, causes alterations ranging from headaches by altering proper tooth socket that affects the jaw joint, to decay, since food is more easily retained and more complex to perform proper hygiene in malpositioned teeth.

Orthodontics can move a tooth located in an abnormal position in the dental arches into the correct position. You can also correct tooth rotations and inclinations.

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