Dental implants: how to make a smile "Hollywood"?

June 29, 2008

  • Dental implants: how to make a smile "Hollywood"?
  • Indications and contraindications

 implantation
 Despite progress in dentistry, many people are deprived of the teeth as a result of caries More about caries - take care of your teeth until it's too late  More about caries - take care of your teeth until it's too late
 , Gingivitis or injuries. Today's solution is to implantation.

Despite progress in dentistry, many people are deprived of the teeth as a result of caries, gingivitis Gingivitis - if inflamed gums  Gingivitis - if inflamed gums
   or injuries. Today's solution is to implantation.

 Dental implants: how to make a smile "Hollywood"?

What are dental implants

Instead, the root of the tooth set tooth implant. It provides a solid foundation for permanent or removable dentures that look like real teeth.

 Dental implants: how to make a smile "Hollywood"?

What are the advantages of dental implants

Dental implants have many advantages, such as:

  • Improved appearance (cosmetic effect). Prostheses look and feel like natural teeth.
  • Improved speech. With bad dentures human speech becomes unintelligible. Dental implants do not cause this problem.
  • Comfort. Implants are much more comfortable than dentures, which must be worn by fixing a special gel, and shoot.
  • Convenience meals. Dentures may impede chewing. Dental implants are just like your teeth, so you will not feel pain or discomfort when chewing.
  • Increased self-esteem. With dental implants, you can smile and look better, and it helps to feel better.
  • Oral health. When dental implants do not need to grind down the adjacent teeth as when installing the bridge. For implanted teeth care is no more difficult than real.
  • Toughness. Implants are very durable and hold for many years. With good care, they can last a lifetime.

 Dental implants: how to make a smile "Hollywood"?

How successful implantation

The success may vary, depending on the installation location, but overall 98% of the successful implantation.

 Dental implants: how to make a smile "Hollywood"?

Do all you can to make the implantation of teeth

In most cases, any person who is healthy enough for normal dental procedures, dental implants possible. The patient must have healthy gums and bone for implant placement. Also important is oral hygiene Oral hygiene - not only in the dentist's chair  Oral hygiene - not only in the dentist's chair
 . For patients with severe chronic diseases (such as diabetes or heart disease), previous radiation therapy to the head and neck, as well as for heavy smokers implants question is solved individually. If you want to do dental implants dentist, discuss your health.

 Dental implants: how to make a smile "Hollywood"?

What procedures including dental implants

The first step - drawing up an individual treatment plan. The plan drawn up jointly by several specialists. They will be able to offer a suitable option for you implantation.

Then it sets the implant itself - a small structure made of titanium, which is put into place the tooth root. When bone healing narastet around the metal implant, firmly fixing it. The process of healing may take six to twelve weeks.

After that set the connecting portion (abutment), which will fix a prosthesis (crown). To make a crown, that is, an artificial tooth, the doctor will make images of the jaw, then the blinding specialist model of the jaw. With this model provide an individual crown, which can then be attached to the abutment. Crown by type, color and feel will be indistinguishable from natural teeth.

 Dental implants: how to make a smile "Hollywood"?

It is a painful procedure?

Many people say that almost did not feel the discomfort of dental implants. Procedures are carried out with local anesthesia. If after implantation you feel pain, you can use painkillers sold without prescription.

 Dental implants: how to make a smile "Hollywood"?

How to care for implant

Implanted teeth need the same care as the real - brushing and flossing, regular dental checkups.

Individual oral hygiene: proper care

April 27, 2008

  • Individual oral hygiene: proper care
  • Brush tool

 Individual oral hygiene
 Oral health is more important than you can imagine. Did you know that as of the mouth can be seen on your overall health. Or failure to comply with personal oral hygiene is fraught with problems for the whole organism. What is the connection between oral health and general health, as well as the correct oral hygiene can protect you from many diseases?

 Individual oral hygiene: proper care

As oral health is connected to overall health

Our mouth is teeming with bacteria, but most of them are harmless. Normally, the body's natural defenses and good oral hygiene - regular brushing and flossing, regular use of mouthrinse - helps keep the bacteria under control. However, harmful bacteria can sometimes get out of control, causing infectious diseases of the oral cavity and the teeth such as tooth decay More about caries - take care of your teeth until it's too late  More about caries - take care of your teeth until it's too late
 Periodontitis and other gum diseases. In addition, drug, dental and other procedures in the lobby which is reduced saliva flow, interfere with the normal balance of bacteria in the oral cavity or destroy the natural protective barriers to the spread of bacteria, making them easier to get into the bloodstream.

 Individual oral hygiene: proper care

Basics of personal oral hygiene

The beauty of our smile is largely dependent on the simple oral hygiene Oral hygiene - not only in the dentist's chair  Oral hygiene - not only in the dentist's chair
 That should a child get into the habit. Even a child should be able to twice daily brushing and flossing. But how correct your personal hygiene habits? To maintain oral health, use the following guidelines.

 Individual oral hygiene: proper care

Brushing

The personal oral hygiene begins with brushing. Consider the basic rules of cleaning teeth, proposed by the American Dental Association:

  • Brush your teeth at least twice a day. When brushing your teeth, do not rush. This procedure needs to be given not less than three to five minutes. Particularly problematic areas are cleaning the inner surface of the lower incisors (here often formed tartar), the inner (lingual) surface of the lower posterior teeth and the outer (buccal) surface of the upper posterior teeth.
  • Use the correct aids. Choose a toothpaste containing fluoride and a soft bristle brush that will not cause irritation. Pay attention to electric toothbrushes or brush battery powered toothbrush - they are especially convenient for those who suffer from arthritis or other diseases that interfere with normal brushing teeth. The brush is recommended to be changed at least every three months, as it wears out, and "collects" the microbes.
  • Learn how to brush your teeth How to brush your teeth: interesting facts  How to brush your teeth: interesting facts
 . Hold the toothbrush at a slight angle to the teeth and drive it a short movements back and forth. Do not forget to clean not only external, but also internal and chewing surface of the teeth, and remove plaque from the tongue. Do not press down on the brush and move it too vigorously - it can lead to inflammation of the gingiva (gums will bleed, and it increases the risk of getting into the bloodstream of germs).
  • Keep your toothbrush clean. Always rinse thoroughly with a brush under running water after brushing. Store the toothbrush in an upright position. Try not to use a wet brush. It is not necessary to close a toothbrush cap or hide it in its case - keeping the brush in a closed container promotes the growth of bacteria.

 Individual oral hygiene: proper care

Brushing your teeth with dental floss

With the toothbrush Toothbrushes - make no mistake in choosing  Toothbrushes - make no mistake in choosing
   it is impossible to get rid of plaque and food debris in hard to reach areas between the teeth or gums. That is why daily flossing is so important. Basic rules of brushing your teeth thread:

  • Do not skimp thread. For once, you will need about 46 cm of dental floss. Wrap the thread around most of the middle finger of one hand, and the rest - around the middle finger of the other hand, leaving about 3 cm for cleaning between the teeth.
  • Clean no more than one tooth at a time. With the thumb and index finger gently pull the thread from the bottom up, in the direction from the top of the gum to the tooth to remove plaque. Spend a thread on the surface of the tooth on all sides. For the next tooth cleaning, use a new thread.
  • Do not give up. If you have difficulty flossing if constantly stuck between your teeth, use waxed thread. If waxed thread slips out of your fingers, use a holder for the thread or interdental cleaner space, for example, a special dental floss.

 Individual oral hygiene: proper care

Personal oral hygiene: a few tips

In addition to daily brushing and flossing, rinse your mouth with antibacterial periodically elixir for rinsing - it not only kills germs, but also removes plaque.

To remove food residue from the teeth, use of oral irrigator. A device that can be used effectively to clean the interdental space. Powerful pulsating water pressure massages the gums, improving circulation. Special nozzles allows the jet of water to reach areas that are inaccessible for cleaning a toothbrush or floss. However, remember that oral irrigator does not change daily brushing and flossing, as it does not remove plaque.

 Individual oral hygiene: proper care

When you need to see a doctor

To prevent caries, periodontitis and other diseases of the gums and teeth, regular dental pass inspection and cleaning. Usually, it is necessary to once or twice a year. Consult your dentist if you notice signs or symptoms that may indicate the presence of dental problems, including:

  • redness, inflammation or increased sensitivity of the gums;
  • gums bleed during brushing or floss;
  • molar cranky;
  • gums tightly to the teeth adjacent;
  • It has changed the location of the upper and lower jaw relative to each other;
  • there was a heightened sensitivity to hot and cold;
  • bad breath or unusual taste in the mouth (permanently).

Remember that early detection and treatment of problems of the gums, teeth and mouth helps a long time to maintain oral health.





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