Posts Tagged ‘Dental Treatment’

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.

Overdentures

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

They are supported dentures dental partial dentures are used in very small, ie when the patient has left few teeth in the mouth.The status of these teeth determines, in most cases, success or failure of this treatment, so periodic checks should be made for cleaning thereof and to detect the existence of possible decay.

The patient’s mucous membranes will be cleaned daily with a soft brush and hygiene in overdenture will be held in the same manner as for removable full dentures.

Natural teeth are brushed with a normal toothbrush, interdental brush (to clean the space between teeth) and / or dental floss, depending on the construction of the abutment teeth and possibilities of the patient.

When mechanical cleaning is inadequate is also used chlorhexidine rinse or fluoride gel and gel on the pillars and brushing.

 

Plaque and Scale

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Plaque is one of the most common problems that attack the teeth. Rather than being an aesthetic problem can become a serious health problem that damages the teeth, because if not removed can cause inflammation of the gums, bleeding of the same, bad breath and even tooth loss.The scale is also called calculus or tartar, and no more than a layer formed by the mixture of food debris, minerals, cellular debris and millions of bacteria that are gradually adhering to the teeth due to lack of hygiene appropriate.

Plaque tends to accumulate in the inner faces of the teeth (or lingual) anterior. It is recognized as being of a hard, irregular, brown, and feeling bitter mouth, as well as halitosis or bad breath.

Dental plaque is not removed from the outer surfaces of the teeth hardens and becomes tartar. When he acceded to the teeth, is avoided only through a painless procedure performed by a specialist, known as tartectomía.

To prevent tartar to use good brushing technique, using a mouthwash 2 times a day and floss or dental floss.

Toothbrushes should be small and soft, rounded bristles, allowing access to all corners of the teeth. Should be changed every 2 or 3 months, using a floured toothpaste, dental floss, eating sugary products, and visit the dentist every 2 or 3 months.

Dental plaque and pigmentation produced by microbial plaque, can change dramatically the appearance of the teeth and cause health problems.

To prevent accumulation of bacteria in the mouth, which have also been associated with systemic diseases and digestive problems, is essential to maintain proper hygienic care of the teeth.


Tooth Alignment

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

The time you have braces is determined depending on the individual. 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.

Braces 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.


Successful Dental Examination

Monday, January 3rd, 2011
With more than half of the Latino population avoiding the dentist, it is imperative that the home is made proper oral care and Crest Pro-Health is facilitating the measures taken in 2007. The new Crest Pro-Health is the first and only toothpaste that protects against all these areas dentists reviewed more frequently, such as cavities, gingivitis, tartar, plaque, sensitivity, brightness, and freshens breath.

This is great news for Hispanics, indicating a higher incidence of plaque, cavities, sensitive teeth and bad breath. And, to increase awareness among Hispanic consumers about the importance of good oral health, Crest has created an educational program that aims to provide a wealth of information and solutions needed for those who do not visit the dentist as often they should.

“When you ignore oral health, is neglecting the health,” says the dentist Julio E. Hernandez, D.M.D. and member of the American Dental Association. “Studies suggest that oral health may be related to chronic conditions such as heart and lung diseases, diabetes and stroke.” Good health includes good general oral health and use of a toothpaste that treats areas dentists review more often is an effective step towards good oral health.

Now it’s easy to have a successful dental examination
To help the Latino population to obtain a successful dental examination, Crest is launching a three-pronged program to address dental health, including: (1) a new advanced toothpaste, Crest Pro-Health, (2) expert advice and education consumers with dental professionals, and (3) www.crestprohealth.com Internet tools that can help Hispanic consumers to find professional care and low-cost dental resources. Since February, dentists experts of major U.S. Hispanic markets populate radio and television to educate consumers about the importance of oral care in general health, areas that dentists routinely check and simple steps you can take home for a successful review . In addition, they will remind Latinos that have to visit their dentists and encourage them to know www.crestprohealth.com so they can identify where there is dental care at low cost or even free in your area.

“It’s Back to the basics and get serious about dental health,” said Dr. Hernandez. “Start a routine at home to help you get a successful review in the areas that dentists routinely reviewed. It is a small investment to benefit your smile and your oral health! ”

Dental Stains

Monday, September 20th, 2010

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 in dental 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.
Dental Stains

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.


Orthodontic for Bruxism Patients

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Bruxism is a very common dental parafunction. Therefore it is common for adult patients ask “what will happen to me when wearing braces.”

Bruxism interferes not relevant to orthodontics. In fact, more than a third of adult patients we refer to be bruxism.

These patients may have sensitive teeth, something that does not occur when appliances are not kept. This is because the teeth with minimal change of position devices, almost continuously, especially in the early stages of treatment. These small changes in position are recorded by the receivers that can send a pain signal to the nervous system.

In dysfunction syndrome temporomandibular joint sounds are common. Patients are referred to as clicking. They are caused mainly by the interference of the articular disc that is slipped-out of its usual place. Exceptionally, there may be a lock to reduce: the mouth is open or closed for a few minutes, the patient gradually recovered after joint function. Although it may alarm the patient is of no consequence: the articular disc has been filed in the path of the joint in a different way than usual, blocking it temporarily.

Dental Caries Detection

Friday, July 9th, 2010
Today generally gives more importance a bright smile, and not enough on oral care, as you may have to be a good and effective hygiene and cleaning of tartar, or just check caries.

The reality is that even if you have a good smile, you always need a constant visit to the dentist of trust to verify that everything in order.

Thus, the control of caries and other factors particular to be one of the more casual and common problems, because sometimes not all react different to a tooth carious, even some patients are likely to even know that have.

How to detect tooth decay
Anyway, yes there are some small patterns to verify that they are able to confirm or not the existence of cavities in the mouth.

As a first symptom, and certainly also one of the most common and traditional discomfort when biting can be one of the most persistent symptoms. This way when chewing food may feel various aches which can undoubtedly be considered the first sign to visit the dentist.

As a second factor, sensitivity to heat and cold must be also other features of the presented. Clearly drinking or drinking hot or too cold can cause a marked sensitivity in the tooth or tooth decayed, giving to know that something is wrong inside the mouth.

Can sometimes appear a certain sensitivity to sweet or acid, so eating sweets, desserts or meals too sweet, it may be (however rare that is) something unpleasant. Similarly, the same can happen with acids.

Moreover, a third factor may be the strong beats in the tooth, ie strong shooting pains in the tooth, sometimes confused as ear pain or stitches in the head. As a detail to mention, if the pain and sensitivity experiments are too intense, you will need root canal treatment or root canal (the most popular name).

Symptoms of tooth decay
Finally, of course, before any of these symptoms is necessary to go to the nearest dentist to confirm whether it is a cavity or other factor that is causing the discomfort.

Anyway, although sometimes these punctuations can occur in other cases totally different from dental caries, the combination of several of these factors undoubtedly culminates in the presence of one of them.


 

Dentists’ Responsibility

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Although most medical procedures now need to use the technical skills developed rapidly and is based on a broad biological concepts, they need a good clinical considerations and understand the attitudes, economic background and education of patients as a whole.

Improvements in some or all teeth dentures no longer use mechanical means but more on tonsillectomy (surgical removal of tonsils) or installation of a broken femur.

All this requires knowledge of anatomical structures and physiological functions of the damaged parts in conjunction with (members) of the body as a whole.

 

Dental Laser

Sunday, February 21st, 2010
The dental laser is a highly focused light beam literally vaporizes the infected tissue. Travels through optical fiber. The dentist uses a hand piece similar to the conventional (but not strawberry), which leads to decay.The laser action is selective and timely. Has the ability to distinguish between the infected tissue and normal tissue, making it a mechanism to preserve most of the tooth, while generating high disinfecting effect in the area where applied.

This revolutionary technology allows the elimination round for the treatment of cavities, avoiding the annoying noise, vibration, pain, anesthesia, puncture and allowing much more durable esthetic restorations.

Use in Dentistry
The laser has many applications in the field of Dentistry: used in soft tissue surgery in pain relief, therapeutic, anti-inflammatory, regenerative and healing.

Currently it is used in tooth whitening, cavity prevention, dental hypersensitivity, incipient caries and deep abscesses, crown fractures of enamel and dentin, root canals or channels, among others.