The right and active way to clean your teath
The wrong habit : Using a wet toothbrushThe right way : Using a dry toothbrush
The wrong habit : Hard or soft brush
The right way : Medium brush
The wrong habit : Brushing the upper and lower jaw together
The right way : Brushing the upper and lower jaw each separately
The wrong habit : Brushing the teeth for a minute or less
The right way : Brushing teeth for at least / 3-4 / minutes
The wrong habit : Keep away from brushing periodontal in case of bleeding when brushing
The right way : Brushing the periodontal and the entire surfaces of the teeth
The wrong habit : Irregularity in the number of times using the toothbrush
The right way : Brushing teeth twice a day
The wrong habit : Using a big amount of toothpaste
The right way : Using a fare enough amount of toothpaste
The wrong habit : Not cleaning between the teeth (not using a dental floss to clean between the teeth)
The right way : Cleaning between the teeth at least once a day (using a dental floss or a special toothbrush)
The wrong habit : Washing the mouth with water after brushing
The right way : Should only Spit after brushing
The wrong habit : Brushing teeth after eating directly
The right way : Brushing teeth after half an hour of eating
Buy toothbrushes with soft bristles. Medium and firm ones can damage teeth and gums. Use soft pressure, for 2 minutes, two times a day.
Both powered and manual toothbrushes clean teeth well. Manual brushes with mixed bristle heights or angled bristles clean better than those with all flat, even bristles. Powered toothbrushes may be easier if you have trouble using your hands.
Set a reminder to replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Toss it sooner if the bristles look bent or splayed out. Bent bristles don't clean as well. (They're also a sign you may be brushing too hard.)
If cold or hot food or drinks make you cringe, pick a toothpaste for sensitive teeth and let your dentist know.
There's no getting around the need to get around your teeth daily with dental floss. It clears food and plaque from between teeth and under the gumline. If you don't, plaque hardens into tartar, which forms wedges and widens the space between teeth and gums, causing pockets. Over time, gums pull away and teeth loosen.
Either waxed or unwaxed floss will do the job. Using floss picks or interdental brushes is another easy option.
Regular exams help spot trouble early to prevent bigger and more costly treatments later.
A dental hygienist will start by cleaning buildup from your teeth. Then the dentist will probe spots on the surfaces and near the gumline with special tools. If it's been a while between appointments, you may have some sore and sensitive areas.
You should get an exam every 6 months, or more often if your dentist recommends it. Find one who makes you feel at ease and lets you know what to expect. Often the dread of seeing the dentist turns to big relief when the visit is over and you have a care plan set up. Being positive as a parent can help your kids overcome any of their fears.
Fillings are composed of a number of synthetic materials, and they are inserted after the dentist has removed the decayed portion of the tooth. Depending on the nature of your tooth decay, the dentist may use fillings made of gold, ceramic or composite materials.
Depending upon the size of the filling, your tooth will tell you how urgent the situation is. Of course, the first priority is to get you out of pain. However, when a patient loses a filling Dentist will need to evaluate the tooth to determine if additional tooth structure has been compromised.
Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and in water. Some natural sources of fluoride are brewed tea, canned fish, cooked kale and spinach, apples, and skim milk. Some city water contains fluoride, so by drinking tap water you will acquire fluoride. If drinking water does not have fluoride, supplements are available.
The lack of exposure to fluoride places individuals of any age at risk for dental decay. Fluoride is important to dental health because it helps prevent tooth decay by making your tooth enamel more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria in your mouth.
Studies have shown that children who consumed fluoridated water from birth had less dental decay. Fluoride can reverse early decay and help prevent osteoporosis, a disease that causes degenerative bone loss. Talk to your dentist or dental hygienist about whether you're getting the daily amount of fluoride you need.
Sensitivity toothpaste, which contains strontium chloride or potassium nitrate are very effective in treating sensitive teeth. After a few weeks of use, you may notice a decrease in sensitivity. Highly acidic foods such as oranges, grapefruits and lemons, as well as tea and soda can increase tooth sensitivity, and work against sensitivity toothpaste. If you do not get relief by brushing gently and using desensitizing toothpaste, see your dentist. There are special compounds that can be applied in-office to the roots of your tooth to reduce - if not eliminate - the sensitivity. High-fluoride containing home care products can also be recommended to help reduce tooth sensitivity.
Ask the friendly staff at Puredent for more information on sensitive teeth.
Like other investments, if you whiten your teeth, the length of time you can expect it to last will vary. If you smoke, drink red wine or coffee, or consume other acid-containing foods, your bright smile may begin to yellow more quickly than you expect. In general, a teeth whitening procedure can last up to a few years. And even though the results can fade, occasional touch-ups can be done to regain luster.
Ask the experienced staff at Puredent about the long-term benefits of teeth whitening.
Chemotherapy and Radiation can cause a number of problems in the mouth, some of which might include: mouth sores, infections, dry mouth, bleeding of the gums and lining of the mouth and general soreness and pain of the mouth. It can be harder to control these things while undergoing treatment as the immune system is generally compromised as a result of the treatment. There are some special mouth rinses that can be prescribed to help with discomfort during treatment. It is very important to see your dentist before treatment begins and then to continue with recommended follow-up care. These treatments can cause dry mouth, and recommendations might be made for additional care both in-office and at home.
A root canal is a therapy done on a tooth to treat a disorder of the nerve (pulp) of the tooth. Usually it is done when a tooth has an infected nerve and has pain and discomfort (sometimes there is just an infected nerve without any pain or discomfort). The diseased nerve is removed and the empty chamber is cleaned and sterilized. Then the chamber is filled with a special filling material. A temporary filling is placed until a final restoration can be done. In the back teeth a crown is usually the final restoration of choice, and in the front, it can often be either a crown or a filling.
Every child should have a dental appointment by the age of three. It is important to brush your child’s baby teeth and to look inside their mouths every day. If at anytime you see dark spots or stained areas then it is advisable to make a dental appointment at Puredent right away regardless of the age of the child.
In the hands of our highly trained and experienced Implantologists, dental implant surgery is a relatively straight forward procedure with minimal discomfort or pain (so minimal, in fact, that many patients have described the surgery as less painful than a tooth extraction). The surgery is performed quickly and safely under local anaesthetic. After surgery, you may be prescribed antibiotics and pain killers to ensure your ongoing comfort.
Dental work while pregnant, such as cavity fillings and crowns, should be treated to reduce the chance of infection. If dental work is done during pregnancy, the second trimester is ideal. ... It is best to avoid this dental work while pregnant and avoid exposing the developing baby to any risks, even if they are minimal.
Many people have crowded or crooked teeth. Orthodontic treatment will straighten the teeth or move them into a better position. This can improve their appearance and the way the teeth bite together, while also making them easier to clean.
Some people have upper front teeth that stick out and look unsightly. These ‘prominent’ teeth are more likely to be damaged, but orthodontic treatment can move them back into line. Or the way the upper and lower jaws meet can cause teeth to look unsightly and lead to an incorrect bite. Orthodontic treatment may be able to correct both of these problems.
When the teeth don’t meet correctly, this can put strain on the muscles of the jaw, causing jaw and joint problems and sometimes headaches. Orthodontic treatment can help you to bite more evenly and reduce the strain.