‘Dental Health’

What Happens if I Have Crooked Teeth

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Often when the new teeth appear in the mouth and have no room, leave the crooked. In many cases this is a normal situation, so that the language gradually move teeth in a better position. Some people however they need outside help to have some teeth in a better position. This aid is called “orthodontic treatment“. It could be necessary to wear such a dental appliance for a few years. It ‘important to take care of your mouth, especially when wearing an appliance. Obviously, the teeth are in a good position are easier to clean and maintain a healthy, less likely to break or wear out.

What happens to a device? Practically the orthodontist takes an X-ray image of our teeth, so I can see if the teeth are growing under the gums. Is practically made a model of the teeth, so that it fits perfectly to your teeth. After wearing the device, you should see if it feels good or not. (more…)

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Wisdom Teeth

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Wisdom teeth are four molars, the third lower molar, the upper third molar left and right who are in the rearmost position over all the teeth of a person. Are called wisdom teeth because they are born between 16 and 24 years. There are also cases where the wisdom teeth are born before or after that age, in this case we talk about losers or hypodontia.

Usually when we talk about wisdom teeth tend to be very careful how they can be born, perhaps to a greater extent than other teeth. You may also access a wisdom tooth does not exit out, remaining or included semincluso. The causes leading to the birth of a lack of wisdom teeth may be the fact that the tooth has just enough space to get out or could be due to the shape of the jaw. (more…)

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Gingivitis

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that causes pain, redness and bleeding of the gums themselves. Gingivitis is caused by a number of bacteria that find their seats inside the deep zones of natural gums themselves, which are usually always full of food residue. Considering that in those areas there is little oxygen, then these bacteria can reproduce and proliferate.

Surely the main cause of gingivitis is poor dental hygiene. The symptoms of gingivitis are red and inflamed gums that bleed easily, even in contact with the bristles of the brush our teeth or when you touch them with dental floss. Surely one of the causes is formed by plaque that causes tooth decay, which irritates the gums. (more…)

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