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10 details of the dental implant
Dental implants instead of dentures tooth decay, teeth nice and neat, have nice teeth and bright.
What exactly is a dental implant? What are the different steps of the installation? My surgeon can perform this procedure in his office? Are there any cons-indications? Ten responses around the dental implant.
A dental implant can replace one or more teeth and to return to ‘real teeth’. Note, however, the term dental implant does not mean the new tooth in its entirety. The dental implant is a titanium screw is placed in the jawbone and which can accommodate a crown, a bridge or a denture. The new tooth is then constituted an artificial root, dental implant and a crown (or bridge or dentures).
2. We can put a crown, a bridge or a denture without using an implant. The visible part of the new tooth is then supported on the adjacent teeth, the root or stored on a pivot. Read the rest of this entry »
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Orthodontics: rings induced bacterial overgrowth
Among the many disadvantages associated with orthodontic bands, that impede hygiene is not the least important. It is a fact that rings and son orthodontic attachments are true nests plaque and this even if the hygiene is good.
Produce an effective brushing is an achievement when you wear an orthodontic appliance such as this one (photo-cons).
Orthodontic bands and bacterial.
The plaque serves as food for bacteria that colonize the buckle space and the tooth surfaces. The sugar residues adhering to fixed orthodontic equipment in your mouth, feed the bacteria proliferate and fungi. During orthodontic treatment, the rings induce bacterial overgrowth that is the logical conclusion of Japanese researchers after a study (1) conducted on 58 patients. Researchers at Kagoshima University have studied the presence of opportunistic bacteria and fungi by comparing the oral flora of the holders of orthodontic bands with people that do not bear. Read the rest of this entry »
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Dental Health Care: Periodontal Disease
The teeth and surrounding structures are more susceptible than we think to infection. With proper hygiene can be more protected from bacteria that attack our teeth and gums.
The periodontium
The periodontium consists of the tissues that surround and protect the teeth. These are the gum tissue, bone around the tooth (called alveolar bone), periodontal ligament and cemented. A healthy gingival is pink, has an elastic consistency and appearance of orange peel. In a healthy tooth the gingival come to embrace the neck of the tooth, which is the union between the crown and root.
The bone under normal conditions reaches 1-1.5 mm below the attachment. Read the rest of this entry »
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Dental Care in Pregnancy
The changes that occur during pregnancy make the mother more susceptible to gingivitis and tooth decay. Dental hygiene and good nutritional habits banish the old myth that every pregnancy does a tooth.
Oral abnormalities of pregnancy
During pregnancy, major changes in women at all levels: physical appearance, in the chemical and psychological.
This causes the mouth of the pregnant woman more susceptible to gingivitis and tooth decay.
1. Gingivitis
During pregnancy there is an increase of the hormones estrogen and probating that condition changes in the structures throughout the body, among them, especially in the tissues of the mouth. Read the rest of this entry »
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Infected gums
Periodontal disease releases toxins into the blood that can lead to serious health risks to develop heart disease, premature childbirth, increasing the risk of stroke, tongue cancer, among others.
Healthy gums are the foundation for teeth, as the foundation of a house. Healthy gums provide the support needed to make your teeth work as intended. However, recent research has identified a link between gum disease and other health problems.
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, causing red, swollen gums that are painful and bleed easily. Gingivitis is the first stage, only affects the gums and is even reversible. If left untreated can lead to more severe conditions.
Periodontitis is a more advanced stage. The gums, bone and other structures that support the teeth are damaged. This painless disease affects gums and bone support around teeth causing mobility and loss. Read the rest of this entry »
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Periodontal diseases in children
An advanced form of periodontal disease in children, may indicate the condition of early systemic disease.
It is widely believed that periodontal disease is an adult problem, however, studies show that gingivitis
(first stage of the disease), is almost universally in children and adolescents. Although advanced forms of periodontal disease are less common in children than in adults, they can occur, the most common include:
Chronic gingivitis. It is common in children, causes the gums to swell, turn red and bleed easily. It can prevent and treat following a regular routine of brushing, flossing and professional dental care. If not treated, can progress with time into more serious forms of periodontal disease.
Aggressive periodontitis is characterized by inflammation of the gums and large accumulations of plaque and tartar, which over time can cause teeth to become loose. Localized aggressive periodontitis occurs mainly in adolescents and young adults, may close to puberty and involve the entire mouth. The disease mainly affects the first molars and incisors (front). It is characterized by severe loss of alveolar bone. Read the rest of this entry »
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Dental health in pregnancy
The gestation period is a period of great change, including hormones and increased blood flow. These changes increase the risk of tooth decay, bleeding gums or gingivitis.
The following tips will allow you to wear your best smile while the time comes to give birth.
Brush your teeth after every meal. Use a fine brush and fluoride toothpaste. Clean the tongue and floss. Its regular use helps prevent gingivitis.
If you have any dental-fulfillment, it is better to do before pregnancy, but if you’re expecting a baby, it should wait for the period between the fourth and sixth month, for the first three are of extreme importance for the development of child and the incidence of complications is higher.
Either way, it is recommended that regular visits to the dentist at least once during pregnancy and again after delivery, that even if you have any dental condition.
However, if your gums are swollen and oozing or have the impression that you move your teeth, go immediately to the dentist, because they might be symptoms of a periodontal problem.
To have healthy teeth, food plays a major role. Avoid sugar, “as far as possible,” for its high consumption makes it more aggressive plaque and produce acids that attack the enamel and cause cavities.
The gum tissues are extremely sensitive to hormonal changes that might favor even situations that would involve the loss of teeth.
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