Posts Tagged ‘Teeth’
For A Perfect Smile
A bride has to look after their general appearance and give importance to every detail because, as pointed out in that day will be the focus of everyone. A beautiful smilepart of the standard requirements to look spectacular in the photos for example. Smile without fear thanks to tooth whitening.
Indeed, more and more people want to take care of your smile. The teeth can become a real complex when smiling or talking to those who have stained teeth and yellow. The brides seeking perfect smile that reflects youth, strong and healthy teeth.
If you have certain harmful habits color for the calendar of your teeth and eat lots of candy, smoking or drinking too much tea or coffee for example, you are advised to leave but if you see still not restore the color of your teeth, it’s time to think of some little help. Read the rest of this entry »
Dental Sealants
We strive to make aesthetic and functional rehabilitation, nothing will be the same as having our teeth intact, or as I say sometimes to pacientitos, children, nothing better than “diocito” gave us, the rest is often artificial and due date.
Within the preventive dentistry, in addition to good hygiene instructions, talking about healthy eating and make fluoridation, dentists with pit and fissure sealants, an excellent alternative to prevent future damage.
The teeth are constantly covered with a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. When we eat or drink anything containing sugar or starch-like milk, bread, biscuits, sweets, beverages (soft drinks), juices, fruits and many other foods, the bacteria convert sugar and starch into acids that attack enamel teeth. These repeated acid attacks may eventually lead to cavities.
One of the sites most commonly develop cavities on the chewing surfaces is called occlusal (the biting) of the back teeth, called premolars and molars. When you spend your tongue over the occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth, you may notice the depressions and grooves. These grooves, called pits and fissures, help to grind food. Read the rest of this entry »
Care and Replacement Toothbrush
How I can watch my toothbrush?
To keep your toothbrush and your health, make sure it dries between uses. Toothbrushes can be breeding grounds for germs, fungus and bacteria, which may increase over time. After using the brush, shake it vigorously under running water and stand upright for ventilation.
To prevent viruses and bacteria (colds or flu) is passed between brushes, try to keep your brush is in contact with others. A toothbrush holder with slots for several brushes vertically, is an investment that is worth having on the health of your family.
How often should I change my toothbrush?
Most dentists agree that the toothbrush should be changed every 3 months. Studies have shown that after 3 months of regular use, a toothbrush is less effective at removing plaque from teeth and gums, compared with a new toothbrush. The bristles break down and loose their effectiveness in getting to hard to reach areas around the teeth. Read the rest of this entry »
Alignment of teeth
Poor training and placement of the teeth is due mainly to hereditary problems or bad habits in employees during childhood and formative stage of permanent teeth.
When you visit the dentist regularly, it tells you if you need any treatment to correct your teeth and sends you to go to an orthodontist.
Orthodontics specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial abnormalities. Treatment involves control of corrective appliances, such as brakes to straighten teeth, lips and jaws. The specialist diagnosed Why should you use for your teeth.
Brakes correct the alignment of your teeth by applying continuous pressure on them, which eventually moved to a better position. A retainer also applies pressure to your teeth, and can be used to hold your teeth in a final position.
The time you have braces is determined depending on each person, there is no stipulated time. But most people wear braces for 1 to 3 years. It is important that you always check your teeth with the dentist, as the orthodontist only works with devices and does not review dental caries or cleaning.
How to teach children to brush their teeth
At first, we’ll start us parents to do the brushing, so that as the child grows and is able to do it alone. Begin to do it once a day, and the best time is at night before going to bed.
After two years, which is when they are born most of the teeth, you can start brushing them with a drop of toothpaste.
After a while, start brushing twice a day made. Once before bed, and another may be rising after breakfast.
If the child asks for brushing the teeth alone, we do not take the chance, we give you the option of doing it once a day, he in the morning and you at night.
Do not worry if your child does not want you to brush their teeth at first, have patience, and share that moment with him, also brush your teeth, explain what can happen to your teeth if a tiny, bad bugs enter his mouth.
Remember that a good brushing to remove the child from the dentist for repairs that may cause fear and distress more than just brushing.
However, it is never more than one or two visits a year to the dentist, so that the child will get used to examine their teeth.
Alterations in the position of teeth in young children
During the period of breastfeeding a child, it is common to see that happen to these push their first teeth with his tongue out. This habit takes a short time and disappears without sequelae. Although this is perfectly normal, it is convenient to carry the child to the pediatrician or pediatric dentist.
It also may occur that appear very large adenoids or tonsils and they tend to favor the changes in the position of the teeth.
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How to protect your tooth enamel
One of the most important parts of the teeth, the enamel as this acts as a protective layer to decay and gives shine to your smile.
One of the most basic ways to protect the enamel is brushed their teeth at least twice daily, morning and night are periods of time in which more plaque and germs accumulate, and if possible in the afternoon also .
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Porcelain Veneers

Placing porcelain dental veneers.
The first step toward improving dental aesthetics achieved with porcelain veneers is an appointment with Delta Dent to discuss their treatment goals.
At this time, Dr. Alberto Merino will provide comprehensive advice about the procedure for the placement of porcelain veneers and explain what you can expect from treatment.
During the second visit, the teeth will be prepared for the placement of porcelain veneers.
To lightly sand the surface of the anterior teeth, a skilled cosmetic dentist reduce a layer of about half a millimeter of enamel from the front of your teeth.
Oral Care

Research by University College London, shows that people who do not brush your teeth at least twice a day, more likely to suffer from heart disease.
Studies have shown that good oral hygiene habits in six out of ten subjects of study participants and that this is associated with development of heart disease, has also been shown that inflammation of the mouth and gums play an important role in the process of arterial blockage.
Why plaque must be removed regularly
Plaque is the main cause of dental caries and periodontal disease, and should therefore be removed regularly. If the personal dental hygiene is not sufficient to clean the teeth of plaque, one should take several times a year a professional dental cleaning by the dentist to complete.
Plaque is the term for the mixture of food particles, saliva and bacteria, which can then be put up and down between his teeth that he is wegzubringen by simply brushing your teeth anymore. If the plaque hardens completely, it is called tartar, which can remove only the dentist.
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