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Periodontitis versus parodontosis

There are still dental professionals who use the old and wrong name for a periodontal disease – parodontosis. The correct name is periodontitis. – In former times bacteria couldn´t be proven because of wrong techniques-this was called parodontosis. In the last 25 years it is known that inflammation of the periodontum is caused by bacteria, [...]

Gums as a reflection of our overall health!?

Gums as a reflection of our overall health? YES AND NO! Over and over again we read scientific and non scientific journals about vitamin deficiency and the consequences from it. As a result many people choose to take homeopathic medicine –a mistake most of the time! – 99% of gum diseases are attributed to plaque [...]

Most common reasons for periodontitis

– - – - – - – Most common reasons for periodontitis The most common reasons of pariodontitis are: Plaque accumulation due to poor oral hygiene, overhang restorations, ill fitting crowns Malocclusion Stress Smoking Systemic disease such as diabetes, adverse pregnancy outcomes Fortunately all these factors are easily controlled by; Optimizing tooth brushing, by [...]

Oral Rinses – are they useful in the menagement if Periodontitis?

Is an oral rinse beneficial for patients with periodontitis? YES! An oral rinse is a useful purchase, unfortunately some doctors think it is not useful-with the argument that bacteria leaks into the periodontal pockets. That is incorrect for two main reasons; The bacteria moves only due to extensions Bacteria are harmless on their own. They are destructive only in mature plaque, causing a cavity or a [...]

Periodontitis and saliva test-is it useful?

Periodontitis-saliva test? Yes and no! Our last discussion was about lasers, today we want to inform you about the saliva test. It is a common practice for some dental professionals to require that the patients with periodontal disease to undergo expensive saliva test prior to their therapy. Congratulations! Now the patient knows that there [...]

bad teeth part two

Posted by Dental News Team am 15, Aug - 2009

cosmetic-dentistry, general topics

Yesterday you read about bad teeth, and why some people have fillings in their upper jaw, especially in the spaces between their teeth – shown by the blue lines in the picture.

There is a reason for this: the fact that the upper teeth have wide contact surfaces (the blue lines). The lower teeth have smaller contact surfaces (the blue dots). A toothbrush can usually get through the lower teeth – but not the upper teeth.
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This is why cavities tend to develop between the upper teeth, and if the fillings reach the dental nerve, you end up needing a root canal. Usually followed by a crown. Use an oral irrigator and/or dental floss, and clean your front teeth, as well as all other teeth, from the back!

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