Dental Care

  Periodontal disease begins along the gumline and between the teeth. Flossing is an important part of your oral hygiene routine because it helps remove plaque in areas where the brush can't reach. To really enjoy these benefits, however, you have to use the right techniques. The correct technique for using dental floss: Great, you are using dental floss! However, for flossing to effectively remove plaque from your teeth, you need to make sure you are using the correct technique. Since you will have to put your hands in your mouth, wash your hands before touching the dental floss. The American Dental Hygienists' Association explains that the correct technique consists of four simple steps: How To Use Dental Floss undefined: Wrap: Wrap approximately 45 cm of thread around the middle or index finger of one hand, depending on your preference, and a small portion around the middle or index finger of the other hand (using the middle finger allows you to manipulate the thread with th...

  There is no need to tell you how important oral hygiene is, not only for adults but also for children. Unfortunately, some people still believe that milk teeth can be "neglected" as they are destined to fall out. There is nothing more wrong! Deciduous teeth are of paramount importance to the future oral health of the child. Even if they are destined to fall, they contribute to forming the entire mouth, and their position will determine the position of the final teeth. A decayed milk tooth or pediatric orthodontic problems can lead to problems in the definitive teeth, because premature voids in the mouth cause the neighboring teeth to take up more space than they should. This can lead to problems of overcrowding, malocclusion, and consequently also caries in the final teeth, which often form in the most difficult to clean areas due to the position of the teeth. For this reason, teaching children to brush their teeth is a task that every parent must take seriously: it is a co...

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...