What is tooth decay?
What is tooth decay? Dental caries are a chronic, infectious, and multifactorial disease. They occur within the tooth structure in contact with microbial deposits and, due to the biochemical imbalance between the tooth substance and the surrounding fluid , a loss of mineral from the tooth surface ensues. The sign is the localized destruction of […]
5 Types of Eating Disorders and Its Definitive Symptoms
In this article, you will learn about the types of eating disorders, signs and symptoms, their impact on oral health, and preventive tips to follow. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can have severe consequences for an individual’s physical and emotional well-being. These disorders are characterized by abnormal and often harmful eating behaviors, such […]
How is sedation used in dentistry?
Intravenous sedation is defined as the procedure by which depressant drugs of the Central Nervous System are administered intravenously to eliminate or reduce the mental and / or motor restlessness of patients. [section bg_color=”rgb(82, 98, 187)” dark=”true” visibility=”hidden”] [row] [col span__sm=”12″] [accordion auto_open=”true”] [accordion-item title=”CONTENT MENU”] [ux_menu divider=”solid”] [ux_menu_link text=”Sedation” link=”#1″] [ux_menu_link text=”Types of sedation” […]
Laser Teeth Whitening With Zoom
Laser Teeth Whitening With Zoom The dental whitening procedure known as Zoom is currently available to patients to improve the appearance of their teeth. Those that present unwanted stains or discoloration due to the habitual use of certain food or drinks with natural or artificial dyes will find it of value. The technique has been […]
How to Stop A Child From Thumb Sucking
The action of sucking is an innate instinct of human beings;thanks to it children learn to feed themselves. It is quite normal to see a baby sucking his thumb as part of his natural reflexes, but when this habit remains for too long, it will bring problems in the development and growth of the teeth […]
What is Permanent Dentures? (7 Definitive Advantages)
Teeth show much more than a smile; they are the true reflection of who we are. The loss of a tooth affects one’s emotional state, reflecting unconscious inner conflicts such as stress and insecurity. Hence, the use of a permanent dental prosthesis was born. What is permanent dentures? Also called fixed partial prostheses, as the […]
Prosthodontics
Any word ending in ‘ontic’ means ‘to do with the teeth’. The term prosthodontics is a combination of ‘prosthesis’ and ‘odontics’. Prosthodontics is a dental specialty recognized by the ADA (American Dental Association) and the area that concentrates mainly on dental prosthetics. ADA defines prosthodontics as “the dental specialty pertains to the diagnosis, treatment planning, […]
What is pulpotomy?
What is pulpotomy? Your children’s health is the most important treasure you should take care of, from routine visits to the doctor and dentists to prevent any condition to the food you feed them to keep them healthy and with a beautiful smile. However, tooth decay is a swift and silent disease that can appear […]
Impacted wisdom tooth
The third molars, commonly known as wisdom teeth, are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth. They are located at the back of the mouth in each quadrant and usually appear from 18 to 25 years of age, although they may appear sooner or later. However, in many cases the wisdom teeth do not […]
Bottle Caries: Discover the Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Baby Bottle Caries An Updated Perspective In the world of pediatric dentistry, a vital issue is the dental health of little ones, and a common problem they face is baby bottle tooth decay. This condition, also known as dental caries in deciduous teeth, affects babies and young children, being one of the most common oral […]