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Tooth decay, otherwise known as dental caries, is as considered one of the most common conditions worldwide; in fact, it is second to the common cold as the most common health problem. It affects everyone, young or old alike. It can be caused by milk and baby bottle for an infant, sweet foods and improper oral hygiene for children, and inappropriate diet and vices for older people. Since tooth decay has an impact in a person’s self-esteem and health in general, it is important that tooth decay is treated promptly and well.

Treatment for dental caries can be categorized into two – treatment for tooth decay at its onset, and treatment for tooth decay in its later stages.

If tooth decay has not yet destroyed the affected tooth, the usual methods of treatment are proper oral hygiene, fluoride, and regular check-ups to the dentist. This is because if tooth decay is diagnosed at an early stage, its progression can be blocked, future decays reversed, and unnecessary expenses prevented.

Proper oral hygiene, such as brushing and flossing, is a great way to prevent further damage, or to keep new decays from occurring. Using fluoride toothpaste or undergoing fluoride treatment, is another treatment advised by dentists to stop tooth decay before cavities are formed, and to reduce the chances of sensitive teeth that is a common complication of weakened teeth. Check-ups with the dentist are advised at least twice a year. This is so that your dentist can advise treatments if tooth decay is diagnosed, and can even help educate you in the proper caring of your teeth through pictures, and readings. Read the rest of this entry »

Dental treatments are personalized and always try to look for the best aesthetic solution to our patients as needed.

Dental aesthetics is the part of dentistry that treats disorders of the teeth, their size, color, shape and other diseases, trying to follow the standards of beauty that govern our society, where all try to be as attractive as possible, both at work, and socially.

Today with different beauty treatments, implants, veneers, orthodontics, teeth whitening, crowns and bridges, you can restore your lost beauty face and having a healthy mouth and attractive.
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Disadvantages

Its cost is relatively high.

Can not be repaired once cemented. It is also almost impossible to remove, usually must be destroyed rotary instruments for tooth unstuck.

Can not be used when we want to make major changes in the tooth.

Time-consuming preparation, laboratory and placement.

be altered by fluoride gels have acid in their composition (APF and tin fluoride).

The choice of the color of porcelain veneers is difficult and can only really appreciate the aesthetic results once they have been cemented, it is impossible to change as this operation has been performed.

They are extremely fragile before cementing, so its handling is difficult and requires great care.

The preparation of the tooth requires a precise cut appropriate to each particular case, to avoid completely remove the enamel and allows both to avoid overcontoured.

Directions

Discoloration of the anterior teeth by tetracyclines (drug), fluorosis (excess fluoride in the tooth), antique restorations, caries, coffee, snuff, tea, white discolorations deficit calcification, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

Tooth decay is an infectious disease that occurs by the action of acids produced by microorganisms that are part of the plaque, and is characterized by the destruction of dental hard tissues.

Factors involved in the formation of cavities

Most people do not know the causes of dental caries. All parents warn their children of the risk of eating candy and not brushing their teeth, but behind a carious lesion there are enough factors involved in its formation.

Therefore, we assume that caries is a multifactorial disease, but what are these factors?.

There are some factors that must always be present for the formation of cavities such as micro-organisms, carbohydrates, susceptibility tooth and the time factor. Keep in mind that the action of acids produced when microorganisms metabolize carbohydrates on the tooth surface, occurs over a period of time.
We also find mitigating factors predisposing to the formation of caries: Read the rest of this entry »

Veneers or porcelain veneers are restorations that cover the front tooth, usually used in the front, whose purpose is mostly aesthetic.

Originated in the twenties, for the aesthetic of some movie stars, they wanted to show a smile with a perfect appearance. The fundamental problem was the inability to permanently fix the tooth, so that at first only wore while filming a scene.

The great development of the porcelain veneers are two important developments: the ability to record the inside of the veneer with an acid and the possibility of using resin cements adhere to the tooth through the enamel etching. With the combination of both factors veneers suffer great momentum that currently stands as the treatment of choice in situations of compromised aesthetics.

Advantages

They improve the aesthetic appearance of our patients significantly, as they are able to alter the shape, position and color of teeth even in difficult cases. Read the rest of this entry »

* A few years ago I managed this tooth and now I have a dark color.
* By an accident I was hit in the upper front teeth and after a while one of them was dark
* My son, the dentist did a root canal and the tooth now has a different color.

These comments are fortunately not too often heard, but they can happen. In the case of dental trauma without proper monitoring and treatment, the tooth in most cases this will change color.

The dental procedures that involve removing the pulp organ “Nerve” is often the case that eventually change color.

The cause of this phenomenon is due to: For the specified root canal or dental trauma, there is internal bleeding inside the tooth pigmentation and after a while the tooth is dark, because the blood hemoglobin is oxidized from a normal color to gray or dark brown. Read the rest of this entry »

Clinical studies in patients over time have shown that dental fillings made with this material are durable and do not harm your overall health.

Dental amalgam is considered a filler material durable and versatile than has been in use for over 150 years and has restored the teeth of more than 1000 million people.

Dental amalgam contains a mixture of metals such as mercury, silver, copper and tin that are chemically linked together into a hard substance, stable and secure.

Suspicions that mercury amalgam is harmful to health is unfounded. Dental amalgam has been studied extensively, and has established a record of safety and effectiveness, unprecedented in relation to other dental fillings.

What do health organizations say about amalgam?

The California Dental Association (CDA). The Food and Drug adminitration, U.S. Public Health Service, World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found in dental amalgam restoration material effectively. These public health organizations continue to monitor the literature and research to ensure public safety.

The Alzheimer’s Association says that “based on scientific evidence, there is no relationship between dental amalgam fillings and Alzheimer’s. . . Read the rest of this entry »