Whitening of non-vital teeth
There are many causes leading to the change of the colour of a non-vital tooth (with no nerve). This happens because of dental trauma or root canal fillings. Whitening of these teeth involves the introduction of a bleaching substance inside the tooth, unlike the vital teeth whitening, where it is applied directly on the teeth. The substance used is based on peroxides that penetrate into the enamel micro-fissures and removes the residues that [...]
Simplicity and efficiency – Straumann Premium Implant
If you are looking for the best solution, as an experienced dentist I recommend you the Straumann premium implant, the world's number one in the field of dental implants! This famous Swiss implant is the result of over 30 years of research and it successfully manages to solve all the situations involving teeth replacement: from a single tooth missing to the loss of all teeth. Applying a Dental Implant In fact, applying a [...]
Regular Dental Check-ups: Importance and Utility
Why are regular dental check-ups recommended? I consider there are two main reasons: We are healthier, on the long run It costs much less, on the long run As you well know, there are very few people who never get to a dental office with a problem (emergency-pain, swelling, loose tooth, etc.). Besides these dental emergencies there are also other functional problems: mastication, phonation, aesthetics, etc. The conclusion is that whether WE WANT [...]
Dental Sensitivity – Causes and Solutions
Dental sensitivity or sensitive teeth Dental sensitivity can affect one or more teeth and its onset is sudden, the pain can be sharp and it can radiate to the entire tooth. The factors causing pain can be of a physical or chemical nature, and so we shall experience teeth sensitive to cold, hot, sweet or upon touch. The mechanism by which it occurs is simple. For the teeth sensitivity to exist, the stimuli [...]
Dental implant
A dental implant is a metallic device that is inserted into the alveolar bone thickness in order to replace the root of a missing natural tooth. The dental implant is the treatment recommended for tooth loss and it can provide a support for the entire or partial teeth. This procedure is part of the category of dental prosthesis procedures, but it can also be included in dental aesthetics field. The dental implant can [...]
Dental brushing
Why do we have to brush our teeth? Dental brushing is something that should not be missing from our daily routine. The mouth of each person is a septic environment, namely an environment containing microorganisms. These microorganisms are mainly represented by bacteria that feed from sugars from our diet and secrete certain substances harmful to teeth and gums. Teeth are covered with dental enamel at the coronary level (the visible part in the [...]