Dental Care

Introduction: Biting into something hot or cold can sometimes cause pain. Tooth sensitivity is a common ailment that involves a short-lived but intense sensation of pain caused by physical or chemical stresses. It can occur at any age, although it is more common among people between the ages of 20 and 40, particularly women. To alleviate the discomfort, there are several remedies: it is first of all important to evaluate what are the triggering causes of hypersensitivity to allow the dentist to plan a treatment plan. In addition to the treatment prescribed by an expert, however, it is essential to prevent the disorder and any relapses by eliminating improper lifestyle habits. Finally, a sensitive tooth should not be neglected, both to avoid other oral health problems, and because the pain induces you to weakly brush your teeth, with the risk of facilitating cavities and gingivitis. Why are teeth sensitive to thermal stimuli? Hypersensitivity to cold and heat is a very common symptom, o...

  Introduction: Let's find out everything about dental implants: how they work, how they are made and how they are removed in case of failure. Thanks to the great progress made over the years in the dental field, today replacing a lost tooth with an artificial one is no longer a problem. Modern implantology techniques allow us to rehabilitate chewing by means of fixed prosthetic devices, which effectively reproduce the aesthetics and function of one or more natural teeth. To be able to apply an implant, it is necessary to undergo a small oral surgery, carried out on an outpatient basis, under local anesthesia. The new artificial root will consist of a titanium screw, inserted inside the maxillary or mandibular bone tissue, depending on the arch on which it is necessary to intervene. To connect the endosseous screw to the dental crown, a connecting element (called abutment or transmucosal component in dental jargon) will be used. The dental implant is therefore composed of three mai...

  Would you like to resort to dental implantology but do not have enough bone to insert the implants? Have you heard of bone regeneration but would like to know more? Do you have periodontitis and would you like to resolve the instability of your teeth? If so, read the following article which describes the main characteristics of the various types of interventions that fall within oral surgery and which could be useful in solving your problems. What is oral surgery? Also known as odontostomatological surgery, it is that branch of dentistry that deals with a whole series of surgical interventions that can be performed within the oral cavity and which may concern various problems. Oral surgery includes a whole series of interventions attributable to various pathologies and imperfections of the teeth and mouth. The best known and most popular are described below. Tooth extraction: crossed teeth, granuloma, wisdom tooth The best known and most widespread oral surgery is tooth extractio...

How many times have you heard about wisdom teeth? How many times have you heard about wisdom teeth being pulled or having dental surgery? Most likely, it’s probably happened once or twice in your life, and like many others, you might be wondering why this happens. But first things first, what are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are also known as the third molars, and they are the last set of adult teeth to erupt in your mouth; they usually come in at around age 18-25 years old. What Are Wisdom Teeth? Your wisdom teeth are also known as your third molars. They’re just as important as your other teeth. However, most people don’t really need them at all. Your wisdom teeth aren’t required for chewing. They often grow sideways or backward and can cause a host of problems like tooth decay, gum disease, cysts or tumors under the jaw bone (neuralgia), impacted wisdom teeth and even an infection in your mouth. If you have impacted wisdom teeth, they may be too deep to remove with simple surgery. And...

Step 1: Locate the worm While not all worms are visible to the naked eye, it’s good practice to look around for evidence of worms prior to pulling them out of your teeth. Dark or red spots on teeth are generally a telltale sign that a worm is present; however, if you can’t find anything, don’t panic—worm spotting isn’t an exact science. You might need assistance from someone who has experience with finding and removing worms from teeth. If you have access to dental equipment, such as a mirror or flashlight, they can be helpful tools when looking for signs of worms. If you’re having trouble locating a specific type of worm (i.e., tapeworm), there are several online resources available where you can search for pictures of different types of worms based on their appearance and characteristics. For example, Google Images will provide images based on your search terms; Bing also provides similar functionality through its image search tool. Step 2: Use tweezers to grab the worm Grabbing worm...

Step 1 - Preparing for your appointment Schedule an appointment with your dentist to find out if a tooth filling is right for you. Be sure to come prepared, as your dentist will likely ask you questions about how and when you broke your tooth, as well as whether or not you are experiencing any pain. Don’t be afraid to ask questions of your own! It is important that you understand everything about how a tooth filling is performed before moving forward with treatment. Step 2 - Determining which tooth to fill: After your initial consultation, your dentist may recommend that you get a tooth filling. In order to determine which tooth should be filled, it is important to consider several factors including age, health and location. For example, older teeth may have more wear-and-tear than younger teeth so they may need more extensive work done on them in order to fill cavities properly. Additionally, teeth located at the front of your mouth are easier for others to see so they may need more a...

You wake up one morning and when you open your mouth to brush your teeth, you can’t help but groan in pain. What on earth is going on? Jaw pain is no laughing matter, but it can also be quite confusing when you aren’t sure what the cause of the problem might be. #1 TMJ If you experience jaw pain for more than a few days, it’s likely that you’re suffering from TMJ. TMJ, which stands for temporomandibular joint disorder, causes jaw pain because of improper alignment in your jaw joints. It can occur in one or both sides of your jaw and is caused by factors such as stress or trauma to your teeth and joints. To learn how you can treat TMJ pain using home remedies, continue reading! #2 OTC Medications: Some medications may cause jaw pain due to dry mouth. Medications like antihistamines, antidepressants, antipsychotics and diuretics may cause side effects like dry mouth. This dryness can lead to jaw pain if not treated with an over-the-counter remedy like Biotene Oral Balance Spray or Bioten...