Para español haga clic aquí Sensitivity in teeth can occur when the inner layer of your child’s teeth, known as “the dentin”, becomes unprotected as a result of declining gum tissue, which is the protective blanket that covers the tooth roots. The roots, which are not sheltered by hard enamel, contain [...]
Para español haga clic aquí When you discover that undesirable hole in your tooth, whether visible or not, you know it is your mouth’s way of telling you that you have a functioning case of a cavity, caused by the action of bacteria. Among the 300 kinds of bacteria residing in [...]
Para español haga clic aquí It seems bizarre that in this day and age, with all of our dental expertise, people are still suffering from tooth decay, which is no fun, and can be painful as well as embarrassing. However, tooth decay is avoidable in everyone. Preventive measures can be taken [...]
Para español haga clic aquí Let’s quickly look at what really causes cavities to begin. Well, once both the enamel, the outer coating of the tooth, and the inner dentin layer of the tooth are affected, and the overall tooth make-up is damaged, that is usually known as a cavity, or [...]
Para español haga clic aquí Up to the present time, there is yet no conclusive cure for tooth sensitivity, but it will certainly help to pay attention to the following points: Practicing good oral hygiene to avoid tooth sensitivity is indeed the ideal preventive measure to take. Setting up regular dental [...]
Para español haga clic aquí One of the four major components of our teeth is dentine. When the nerves inside the dentin layer of the tooth are exposed to the environment via the dentin, its hypersensitivity is felt loud and clear. The piercing pain of sensitive teeth can be frightening for [...]
Para español haga clic aquí Unlike cars, you can’t actually test-drive a toothbrush at your local convenience store. Consequently it’s sometimes difficult choosing the right brand. Back in the days, the choice of which toothbrush to get mainly came down to color choice. Now, with all the modern technology that goes [...]
Para español haga clic aquí Tooth decay is caused by the acid produced by bacteria. Certain types of bacteria produce acid when they break down the food debris that remains on the tooth surfaces after eating. A certain duration of contact time is needed before the tooth can be decayed. The [...]
Para español haga clic aquí Dental cavities, or caries, have plagued mankind for generations after generations. An interesting comparison was made when solidified remains of men and women from the era of the Iron Age, uncovered in Warwickshire, England, revealed a cavity rate of only 8%. When recent citizens of Warwickshire [...]
Para español haga clic aquí Bad breath can be very disturbing. It affects people’s self-esteem, and secondarily their performance. The good news is that it can be prevented. Bad breath can be temporary, or a persistent daily happening. To prevent bad breath, you must know the causes and sources of the [...]
