Posts Tagged ‘Dental Care’

How to get emergency dental care

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Although most dental conditions can wait long enough to call your dentist regularly for office hours, there are some injuries and conditions requiring immediate attention. But what constitutes a true emergency and what to do if you’re in that situation

Call your dentist’s office if you have a regular dentist you visit. Even if you have one, most dentists leave gaps in their schedules to accommodate dental emergencies and work in their programming on the same day, especially for the most extreme cases. Many dentists leave other information about emergency contacts on their answering machine messages, so you can get help even if you call after hours.

Try the yellow pages for dental clinics, many of which stay open longer hours than regular dental offices. They do not always accept the insurance, so be prepared to pay in advance.

Try an Internet search for one of the many commercially available emergency dental services such as Emergency Dental Care USA although, again, aware that these services expect to pay in advance or at the time of services rendered.

Check with college and university medical schools, which often have free or reducedcare clinics, which usually have extended hours.

Try home care for certain types of situations. But if there is extreme pain or swelling, do not try home health care and should consult with a local dentist or emergency room as soon as possible.

Dental care for infants and children

Friday, November 4th, 2011

 infants and children

Care of teeth affects the permanent dentition. Thumb sucking or pacifier abuse can affect the development of the position of the permanent teeth. These habits, prolonged and persistent may cause dental malocclusion. We share the plan that I conducted with my five year old son. My son Benjamin would not stop sucking her fingers and temaba that would affect their teeth as they grew. I grabbed a cup of pepper and sat on his bed beside him. As Ben was already sleeping with her ??hand on her mouth, pulled out his thumb and took a bit of pepper.

After a little, put his thumb in his mouth back, but immediately pulled it out and spit a little, wiping in your pajamas. Did not take long to put it into his mouth full. I went with the fears and drew his thumb and got more pepper over again, and he kept spitting and wiping again and again until he finally gave up and stopped to put on your mouth. I just had to do the same for two more nights, and never again – day or night – I met Ben licking his fingers. Your dentist wants the best for you and your baby. An important part of your overall health is their own oral health.

There are many things you can do to improve dental health and to ensure that your baby has teeth and gums. The following are some things you need to know about the oral health of your baby. The same germs that cause tooth decay in their mouth can be passed to your baby. Do not put in your mouth baby items such as toys, buckets, bottles or pacifiers. Clean teeth and gums of your baby with a clean cloth or baby toothbrush after nursing or feeding. This helps eliminate the sugars found in milk and can cause tooth decay. If you feed your baby formula, try to leave a year old. Avoid giving your baby bottles or pacifiers at nap time or bedtime.

Sucking on a bottle while lying down can damage baby teeth. All babies should visit a dentist by age one. The dentist will check that there are no problems in the baby’s mouth. It will also show how to look after your teeth and mouth of the child. Talk to your doctor about the best options in water for children. Fluoride is good for teeth. But too much fluoride can damage the development of tooth enamel in children.

Children’s Dental Care

Friday, July 8th, 2011

Children's Dental CareDo not think that your child’s oral care is unnecessary because only a couple of months, no teeth yet or just because you are leaving them. Iniciesu care is important since it was created to ensure that he or she does not suffer dental and oral problems later in life.

Here’s are some recommendations for dental health.

Clean your baby’s gums. It is recommended that the mother clean the gums with a soft damp cloth after each meal. (more…)

Dental Services

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

The dental care is one of the most important aspects in the lives of people and Dentistry provides the proper treatments for their health and achieve full recovery of their oral health by external causes.

And who better to help with this objective that the APOQUINDO Dental Medical Center in Santiago, Chile , the best professionals in the service of modern dentistry to give all patients the best specialized care for the care of teeth.

Dentistry is, ” the study of teeth and treatment of their ailments , “it is a branch of medicine concerned with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of their diseases. The specialties of dentistry are very broad and encompass many disciplines that attends our team of dentists and dental implants , dental crowns, tooth whitening and aesthetic for the full restoration of your teeth. (more…)

Disadvantages of Laser in Dental Treatments

Monday, February 28th, 2011
Like any other technique, the laser also has drawbacks and difficulties, such as:• The laser is not very suitable for removing materials previously placed in the teeth. Amalgams release mercury removed with laser, which is toxic to the body.

• Crowns, veneers and others who require special preparations straight walls can not be achieved with a laser.

• The lasers are quite expensive, so most dentists are not in the capacity of acquiring them.

• expensive dental treatment due to the high cost of equipment.

Advantages of Dental Laser

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

• Laser treatments are painless, the dentist can adjust the laser power, if there is any discomfort.

• The laser produces an almost imperceptible sound and no vibration, contrary to the disturbing and feared turbine.

• Helps protect healthy tissues by removing only the diseased tissue, thus keeping the tooth in the best condition possible.

• Eliminates virtually “punctures in the mouth”, as it requires no anesthetic injections. Only less than 2% of patients may need them.

• The laser is the most effective means of desensitizing the “neck” of the teeth. With the use of lasers the patient can return to enjoy the sensation of hot and cold in seconds. Allowing prolonged improvement.

• Laser can work different areas of the mouth at the same meeting. Most cases can be resolved in one session, which avoids the patient having to make several visits to the dentist to fix your problem.

• Allows the patient to return to normal activities without numbness in the mouth and face, without having to bite on gauze or carrying a suture.

• Shorten the root canals or channels. This treatment is often long and painful with the conventional technology, can solve many cases in a single session with laser technology.

• In soft tissue surgery with laser, there is less bleeding and no stitches are required.

Oral Health, an Important Health Indicator

Monday, February 14th, 2011
Gum problems could be related to other diseases. It has long been known that oral health is a reflection or indicator of overall body health. Several studies have linked periodontal health to heart disease, stroke and pregnancy problems and new research suggests that gum disease may predict the possible development of diabetes.The discovery was published in the July issue of Diabetes Care, and is the latest report to link poor gum health with serious disease.

Last year, Harvard researchers found a surprising link between gum health and pancreatic cancer.

Between 35% of adults estimated to have some form of gum disease, nearly one in three has a worrisome level of infection. Gum disease is linked to the use of snuff, but the side effects of some medications, such as dry mouth can also contribute to oral health problems, and genetics also plays a role.

Dental Health in Pregnancy

Monday, February 7th, 2011

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 when it comes time 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, you 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 regularly visit 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, as they may be symptoms of a periodontal problem.

For healthy teeth, food plays a major role. Avoid sugar, “as far as possible,” for its high consumption causes plaque to be more aggressive and to produce acids that attack the enamel and cause cavities.

The gum tissues are extremely sensitive to hormonal changes that could encourage even situations that result in the loss of teeth.

Fixed Prosthesis

Saturday, January 29th, 2011
Is that the patient can not remove from the mouth, but it is cemented to the prepared teeth, ie, reduced in thickness and height. Cleaning is brushing all the crowns or bridges with toothbrush and toothpaste. For the pontic (cover that replaces the missing tooth or teeth) is also used a special floss called Super-floss to pass between the pontic and gum from the inside out or vice versa, making cleaning and avoiding the accumulation of debris food.

If it detects any change in the prosthesis should consult your dentist immediately.

Anyway, we recommend periodic testing of the same at regular intervals to take control of caries and periodontal disease, so you can make an early diagnosis.

Removable Dental Prosthesis

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Is that the patient can be removed and put himself and which replaces all the teeth in an arch. The recommendations for maintenance are:

Clean dentures after each meal or at least rinse under the tap and clean it properly at night. To do this, use a bristle brush on both sides and a mild soap ie shower gel or hand, using the side with less hair for the most narrow and difficult to access. To avoid fractures if the denture slips, it is advisable to water the pile to cushion the fall.

Immerse the denture in a disinfectant solution for about fifteen minutes once a week: commercial oral antiseptics, bleach or bleach with 1-2% descaling agents, vinegar.

It is recommended to remove the denture from the mouth about 6-8 hours a day for proper rest and oxygenation of the mucosa, especially if there is a history of clenching. During this time the prosthesis should be kept in a moist environment, but not submerged in water, but on a wet towel in a box.