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In a previous post we mentioned the importance of oral health education and to have a healthy mouth free of decay and pain by preventing the teeth decay and, at worst, lost.
To do this, it is essential to implement some habits to be taught to small since they are 18 months or 2 years. These habits should be passed as good and cute, otherwise the children are not accustomed to brushing and healthy eating, among other things, promoting tooth decay and oral problems.
Contributing to this oral education, here are some tips for you a healthy mouth and above all for a good brushing. This care and habits that make preventive measures can reduce tooth decay and dental problems between 40 and 60%. So take note of these tips and make a nice habit family. Read the rest of this entry »
Now that you know is pregnant might be willing to go to forget their dental visits, but should think twice. Pregnancy is really a time to be caring spatially, both teeth and gums. During pregnancy, increased hormone levels can cause your teeth and gums became extremely sensitive to the bacteria, which could increase the risk of developing some kind of dental infections. That is why the best solution is to call your dentist and schedule an appointment to monitor your oral health as soon as you can!.
Dental Complications During Pregnancy
The pregnancy is likely to be a beautiful time in your life, filled with happiness and joy. But unfortunately, it might also be a time filled with frustrations, especially if you are experiencing dental problems during the course of treatment. Pregnant women are indeed highly likely to experience dental complications and that is why it is extremely important to deal adequately and timely any complications that may arise in your mouth. If not try to time your dental problems, some of them could make it at risk for experiencing complications in pregnancy.
There are a variety of dental problems that pregnant women are likely to experience during their pregnancies. These may include: periodontal disease, tumor development, and gingivitis. Read the rest of this entry »
Dental crowding is a problem that has increased in recent years in countries like Spain. Dental crowding referred to the teeth mounted on top of each other is caused by improper food, more mouth breathing and acquired some bad habits, especially in childhood.
This type of deformity is the result of inequality between the size of the teeth and interdental space needed to be aligned and, although the appearance of crowded teeth there is a genetic component, has seen an increase in cases of this problem can cause difficulty eating and talking and even dental problems as a result of plaque buildup.
Therefore, and given that this crowding can be corrected at an early age, experts advise parents not to abuse soft foods such as cereals and baby food, because “this type of food intake causes the muscles and bones become weak and not develop properly. ” Experts advise going slowly adding more hard foods in the diet of children as apples or meat, to begin to chew.
Another practice that leads to the crowding is the thumb sucking, which occurs when children suck their thumb, pacifier use for longer than necessary or are still using the bottle after three years, which “may dislodge the teeth and affect the taste. ”
Besides a higher incidence of caries, people with this type of problem may have problems when speaking, for the difficulty experienced to properly pronounce some sounds, for lunch as they do not chew well, and last but not least, can affect self-esteem to the point where the person can see eroded confidence in himself for not being happy with their facial aesthetics.
These are safe and reliable to remove dental stains in children and adolescents. One such technique is the abrasion. It is a painless method that does not cause sensitivity or other side effects.
Treatment
It is determined that the stains are in the tissue called enamel, then isolate the teeth to prevent the chemicals used in contact with the gums or other soft tissues of the mouth.
Chemicals are rubbed against dental stains up to 60 seconds at a time, to reduce these stains.
This action is repeated as many times as necessary, then washed and observed the progress of technology. The whole treatment can last up to 60 minutes for the whole mouth.
With this technique can be eliminated:
All spots are in the surface layer called enamel. Pigment spots from food and sweets. Spots by fluorosis (excessive intake of fluorine), certain spots of development, etc.
After treatment:
The teeth were observed to be slightly opaque hydrated by contact with saliva, then become normal in color and appearance, but without the spots that once damaged his appearance. After treatment, the teeth should be polished well, making them less susceptible to decay.
The microabrasion is a proven treatment in both its effectiveness and safety. In experienced hands is an excellent technique for removing stains that dull the appearance of teeth in children and adolescents.
What dental problems begin?
With the cooperation of the patient, the specialist tries to counteract the effects of plaque, a thin film of bacteria that sticks to teeth.
The bacteria feed and multiply by food particles, transform the sugar into acids that attack tooth enamel and cause them to become porous.
Over time, tooth decay occurs when the porous enamel breaks down and creates a cavity or hole. At this stage there is no discomfort, but when the infection reaches the pulp cavity of the tooth, which usually presents a sharp pain.
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