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Periodontal Disease

The treatment of periodontal disease or periodontitis is that the gum reattach again to the teeth by scaling, curettage and periodontal surgery if necessary.

Sometimes we fail to cure it or stop it, especially in cases where the patient go to the dental clinic with the disease in very advanced stages due to lack of diagnosis or previous treatment. In these cases of advanced periodontitis patients may end up losing teeth in itself already have an advanced mobility.

The causes of periodontitis?
Periodontal disease or periodontitis is caused by bacteria, depending on their degree of involvement is called gingivitis (affects only the gums) or periodontitis (affecting the bone).
If left untreated evolve and will destroy the bone causing the mobility and tooth loss.

Price treating periodontitis
To evaluate and diagnose periodontal disease make the measurement of periodontal pockets by periodontal probing.
Periodontal probing is the diagnosis of the degree of disorder and bone destruction. The price is 49 euros. Read the rest of this entry »

Dental Care Tips

Dental Care TipsInterproximal brushIn people with greater space between the tooth and the tooth can be replaced using dental floss for interproximal brush, which will use by passing it through this space from outside to inside and vice versa, rubbing the sides of the teeth. If the interproximal brush does not fit comfortably, not force. Maybe the space is not large enough and should be used dental floss. If you have any questions regarding its use, see your dentist or team member.

Are my teeth clean?
To verify that your teeth are clean, you can use a pill or a developer solution that will provide your dentist or pharmacy (these liquids or tablets are made from plant fibers that stain temporarily safe dental plaque). Chew the tablet to dissolve and rinse with water. Now look at her teeth into a mirror. The stained areas indicate sites where there is still plaque. These areas will probably require special attention during brushing. Brush the stained area until the stain disappears.

Sensitive Teeth
After periodontal treatment, are often sensitive to heat or cold. It is usually temporary, lasting at most a few months, but only if the mouth is kept meticulously clean. If not, the sensitivity may remain or even increase. If your teeth are especially sensitive, ask your dentist to recommend a special toothpaste or mouthwash for sensitive teeth.

Visit your dentist regularly

Daily use of brushing and flossing will greatly diminish the formation of gallstones, but not eliminate it entirely. Your dentist or dental hygienist will remove the stones where your toothbrush and floss have not arrived. Regular visits to your dentist will ensure the health of your teeth and gums, being an important part of program to prevent periodontal disease and caries, leading to the preservation of their teeth for a lifetime.

Dental Implants

dental implants

Today, when you are missing one or more teeth, a variety of methods to replace, like removable dentures and fixed bridges. Here we report on the remaining option, which is the dental implant.

Implants today is a valid option for replacing missing teeth, the reason is based on the past 15 years have been reasonably successful in replacing missing teeth.

The implant made of titanium, is used as an artificial root to support the prosthetic tooth. The dental surgeon, usually a periodontist (gum specialist) makes a hole in the jawbone or madibular, and then threaded into the implant hole “artificial root” and can be used to secure a prosthetic device, like a crown or bridge on the gum. Implants can also be used in combination with a removable prosthesis to create a more secure and stable base for dentures.

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