‘Dental Caries’

Advances in the Dental Office

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

advances in the dental office

We know that a smile can be an excellent cover letter or something we can close all doors. So we brush, floss and use the visit to the dentist regularly. However, dental science has advanced since the times when we dropped the last tooth, but our dentist will know?.

The laser could be pushing aside the old machines to take pictures. Diagnostic lasers can reach inaccessible places and even below the surface of the tooth, which many x-rays can not. Only 15 percent of dentists use this technology, but they should do all. This and other laser tools, will become more popular as professionals learn more about them.

Ozone is making its entry into dentistry. A promising new treatment uses highly reactive oxygen molecules, not only to kill bacteria but to reduce tooth decay. Studies of the University of Belfast showed that teeth exposed to ozone killed 99 percent of viruses and bacteria that perform caries.

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Advances in Dental Caries Treatment

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

advances in dental caries treatment

Caries is a disease that mainly affects the younger population, but when we arrived at an advanced age, we start losing our teeth and oral health are also affected.

Caries has been a topic of concern to experts and research that every day is more about oral health, tooth pastes and methods which help to prevent these diseases.

Sometimes it has been to create certain types of toothbrush or products that protect enamel and gums sensitive. The latest invention, is found in the dental microscope, which allows through increasing optical decay vision and find anywhere in our mouths.

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Tips to Prevent Tooth Decay

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

tips to prevent tooh decay

The teeth are parts that are made of a material like bones, and his worst enemy often the dreaded cavities caused by bacteria that cause bad hygiene to a substance known as plaque. The teeth are embedded in the gums, which have a very soft tissue, which is prone to inflammation (gingivitis), and also a large number of infections (periodontitis).

To prevent decay, we can do from food is to eat foods rich in vitamin A, which act on bone formation, and her presence can be found in foods such as kidney, liver, whole milk, cheese, fish blue, egg yolk, broccoli, spinach and cantaloupe. We must not forget the importance of healthy teeth the calcium and is essential to keep our teeth healthy, so that all foods containing it are welcome to the diet, and those rich in vitamin D to help better absorption of calcium, among them we find, sardines, herring, salmon, tuna, mackerel and fish liver oils.

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Dental Cavities are Rare in Infants Under One Year

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

dental cavities are rare in infants under one year

Dental caries are holes that appear in the enamel of the teeth. Currently, they are considered as another disease, since they cause a disturbance of the person’s health, both short and long term.

It is rare that a baby under one year already have cavities, but to prevent them we must begin to act even before the appearance of this disease.

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98 percent of Mexicans with Caries

Saturday, November 6th, 2010

mexicans with caries

Tooth decay and gum disease are the main oral disease which has 98 percent of Mexicans said Leopoldo Becerra, president of the organizing committee of the National Congress and International Association of Dental Mexicana (ADM).

In an interview with El Universal, the specialist said that dental problems are a public health issue that has not been given due importance.

He acknowledged that unfortunately people associate dentists with pain, because when they come to clinics have severe decay problems often arising in tooth extractions.

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Maintain Healthy Teeth and Gums

Monday, September 20th, 2010

periodontitis

Tooth decay and gum disease are largely caused by plaque, a sticky combination of bacteria and food. Plaque begins to accumulate on teeth within 20 minutes after eating, and whether this plaque is not removed thoroughly each day, tooth decay will flourish. Over time, plaque hardens into tartar.

Plaque and tartar lead to many problems arise:

* Dental Caries: holes that damage the tooth structure.
* Gingivitis: inflammation, swelling and bleeding of the gums.
* Periodontitis: destruction of the ligaments and bone that support the teeth, often leading to the loss.
* Bad breath (halitosis)
* Abscesses, pain, inability to use teeth
* A variety of problems outside the mouth, from premature births to heart disease

Healthy teeth are clean and have no cavities. Healthy gums are pink and firm. To maintain healthy teeth and gums, follow these steps:

* Brush your teeth at least twice a day, preferably after each meal and at the time of going to bed.
* Use dental floss at least once a day.
* Schedule an appointment with a dentist for a routine cleaning and examination. Many dentists recommend having the teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months.
* Keep dentures, retainers and other appliances clean. This includes regular brushing and soaking them in a cleaning solution.

Ask your dentist:

* What toothbrush you should use and where are located the problem areas.
* How to properly floss as improper or too vigorous may injure the gums.
* If you must wear special appliances or tools, such as water irrigation or electric toothbrushes. These can sometimes complement, not replace, brushing and using dental floss.
* If you could benefit from the use of certain toothpastes or mouth rinses. In some cases, toothpastes and mouthwashes counter they can cause you more harm than good, depending on the condition.

Regular cleaning of teeth by a dentist removes plaque that may develop even with careful brushing and flossing, especially in areas that are difficult to achieve for yourself. Professional cleaning includes scaling and polishing, which involves the use of various instruments or devices to loosen and remove deposits from teeth. The routine examination may include dental x-rays.

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Prevention of Dental Caries

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

prevention of dental caries

Do not let your child suck pacha chest or passively during sleep. Your child should be weaned shortly after the first birthday and introduced to solid foods in your diet. This is a critical time to teach your child to eat healthy foods. If you choose to continue with the pacha, fill it with water only. Brush your child’s teeth after feeding every morning and before bedtime. We recommend a small bristle brush and smooth with a small amount of toothpaste (pea size). Ask your dentist about brushing instructions.

For over forty years, fluoride has been recognized for its caries preventive qualities. There are three basic ways to provide the benefits of fluoride to your child: (1) community drinking water, fluoride, (2) application of fluoride to tooth surfaces, (3) fluoride taken orally. He will benefit from all three. The decision depends on the advice of your dentist.

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Saliva for Caries Prevention

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

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When the amount of saliva decreases or composition is altered, cause problems such as dry mouth, dental caries and calculus.

Although saliva is extremely essential for maintaining oral health, we rarely stop to think about its importance. This is why we decided to comment you the importance that really does in our body.

That saliva is not only responsible for assisting in digestion and food processing, it also protects the inner surface of the mouth and teeth because of its alkaline pH neutralizes the acids produced by plaque. In addition, it protects the inner surface of the mouth is used to diagnose diabetes, oral cancer and periodontal diseases in general, gives teeth the calcium and phosphate necessary for remineralisation; is a powerful reservoir of fluorine, and dilutes and removes sugars in the mouth.

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Diet Increased Severe Decay in Children

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

diet increased severe decay in children

The disease occurs in children just two years by the excess sugar and crushed food. The stillness that requires dental treatment requiring anesthesia the entire body to some patients.

Mary is an experienced dental patient, but is 7 years old. Their behavior in the dental office is unusual among people their age. It supports a long history: it occupies the recliner for four years. His control of the fear of electronic minitaladradora is an exception in the growing child group is forced to go to the dentist because of dental caries have swept molars, premolars and even the front panels. She took a seat and, after being poked gently into the gum to numb the jaw, is able to stand quietly, “like a lady” according to his dentist, during the 20 or 30 minutes it takes to repair the part of the day. It is an atypical case.

“At that age, dental treatment is almost impossible, unless the child is induced anesthesia of the entire body, because only with local sedation mouth does not stand still,” says Dr. Sandra Pereyra, dentist Mary. Completely sedate a child means acting in an operating room, not in the dentist’s office, and requires the involvement of an anesthesiologist, in addition to the dentist. The essential factor in the stillness while speaking is not a minor issue if, as Mary, the patient accumulates caries by up to 6 of the 20 teeth that occupy the mouth of a child.

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About Root Canal Treatment

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

root canal treatment

Root canal treatment is to save the teeth, preventing its removal. This way they can continue to fulfill its functions of mastication and aesthetics.

Currently, root canal treatments are performed in one appointment. Today we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to make this possible. Traditionally, these treatments have been made in several sessions (2-4), and if it is possible to achieve adequate results in different events, most cases are likely to culminate in a single session, except for some more complicated cases, where may be needed two or more sessions.

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