Posts Tagged ‘Periodontal diseases’
Importance of Teeth Whitening in Appearance and Health

Some say that a good smile, white teeth and well cared for, can do much more than the simple expression of a considered handsome or pretty face, but everything must be viewed as a whole, is very true that a dental care is one of the greatest pride with which you can tell a person in terms of physical appearance. If we talk about teeth whitening, is to find white teeth is so pleasant, logically linked to other qualities such as friendly or neutral breath, lips that are healthy, gums clean and pompous and, of course, a word used correctly, than a mouth of these features is to remember.
Is it so hard to keep your teeth white? There are certain periodontal diseases and dental caries, calculus and / or plaque, and some more as partial or total loss of teeth that obviously undermine the good appearance of the teeth. Read the rest of this entry »
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 »