Dental Care
Fluoride Toothpaste Prevents Caries
Researchers from the Cochrane Oral Health Group, based in the School of Dentistry, University of Manchester, UK, say that children should use toothpaste with fluoride far, more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) to prevent caries, although this recommendation is applicable only from 6 years of age, when teeth are already fully formed.
According to the results of his latest research, which analyzed 79 clinical trials with 73,000 children around the world, the use of toothpastes fluro caries reduces the risk by 24 percent, although the amount of fluorine is less than 1,000 ppm, its effectiveness is the same toothpaste that does not include the substance. Currently, the concentration of fluoride in these products ranges from 100 to 1,400 ppm depending on the brand.
However, these experts warn that using fluoride toothpaste to brush the teeth of a 12 months may be associated with an increased risk of mild fluorosis (discoloration or stains on the teeth), a persistent threat to 6 years old, an age when the teeth are finished developing.
As recognized by the author of the study, Anne-Marie Glenny, “is very confusing for parents to know how to find the right balance, which is aggravated by the fact that different companies use different concentrations of fluoride in toothpaste childish” .
In any case, from a standpoint of public health, “the risk of dental caries and its consequences such as pain and the extraction is greater than the small risk of fluorosis.”
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Dental Rehabilitation
The Dental Office of Dr. Roberto Clavijo Puyana in Bucaramanga has the latest technology for dental rehabilitation of patients, enabling high-quality restorations, designed and manufactured entirely by a computer CAD / CAM.
The aesthetic demands of patients have stimulated great advances in the development of new dental materials, always seeking that their behavior is similar to the dental tissue. Modern dentistry aims to provide patients optimal dental rehabilitation, preventing the most undesirable effects of metals.
Our dental laboratory technology have all procera Nobel BioCare , which can develop individualized restorations, using latest scanning technology and computer-aided design (CAD) and industrial manufacturing (CAM). This system shows great clinical advantages over other systems, whether assisted or not by a computer. Read the rest of this entry »
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Dental Parts
The teeth are mineralized tissue structures begin to develop from an early age and which help us to chew food for proper digestion. The teeth perform the first stage of digestion and also participates in oral communication.
In the teeth can recognize two parts, the crown, the visible part covered by enamel and root not in a healthy mouth visible. Good care and good hygiene allow the teeth to remain healthy and retain their natural white color.
The Dental Office of Dr. Roberto Clavijo Puyana in Bucaramanga has special art equipment for the proper care and maintenance of teeth, thereby providing the best oral rehabilitation, an excellent service and a safe and quiet.
In our dental office we are known to offer comprehensive solutions to their problems in the area of cosmetic dentistry and dental restoration, dental services, with personalized and professional attention to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Also, use the system and Nobel Guide to Nobel Biocare Procera for our dental treatments and dental procedures. We have a dental laboratory with advanced equipment, especially for any type of dental care that our patients need, specializing in the rehabilitation of tooth implants and natural teeth with fixed prostheses metal – ceramics and metal-free systems with computerized design and manufacturing .
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Dental Caries
Dental caries are disorders of the teeth that appear in children, adolescents and adults , and if not corrected in time can even cause tooth loss.
In the oral cavity are bacteria that convert food, especially sugar and starch, into acids. Bacteria, acid, food debris and saliva combine in the mouth to form a sticky substance called plaque that adheres to teeth and is more prominent on the back molars, just above the gum line in all teeth and the edges of fillings.
The plaque is not removed from the teeth is mineralized and becomes tartar . Plaque and tartar irritate the gums, causing gingivitis and ultimately periodontitis . Plaque begins to accumulate on teeth within 20 minutes of ingestion of food, which is the time when when most bacterial activity. If plaque is not removed thoroughly and routinely, tooth decay will not only begin, but flourish.
The Dental Office of Dr. Roberto Clavijo in Bucaramanga invites you to discover the latest techniques in dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry and oral rehabilitation to treat tooth decay and other dental problems you may have. Read the rest of this entry »
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Prevents wear of tooth enamel
Care and oral hygiene are essential to have a perfect smile.
The wear of tooth enamel and dental caries are favored largely by the consumption of carbonated soft drinks, according to a study published by the U.S. Academy of Dentistry.
Which is not so much by the high amounts of sugar, but these drinks acids (phosphoric, tartaric, malic etc.) That directly attacks the enamel.
The best steps you can take to prevent this from happening to our teeth is:
Consuming soft drinks, coffee, tea and those that contain too many chemicals and dyes.
If you keep eating them is recommended that:
1. Use a straw better than a cup and avoid retaining the beverage in the mouth.
2. Do not drink soft drinks before going to bed.
3. Avoid brushing teeth immediately after drinking, and that erodes over a tooth brushing recently attacked by acids.
4. Brush teeth in a circular, never horizontal.
And you can increase the fluoride. Fluoride is one of the best ways to help prevent tooth decay. It is a mineral that, when combined with tooth enamel to strengthen it.
The preventive measure is the amount of salt added with the proper amount of fluoride, and in areas where drinking water contains large amounts of fluoride should be consumed salt without fluoride. It is also advisable to use toothpaste with fluoride in all cases. Ask your dentist which toothpaste to use to get the appropriate level of fluoride.
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The good brushing
We must be alert and know how to proceed both in hygiene and in their dental education from the beginning.
Before the eruption of teeth, jaws rims clean with gauze or a clean soft cloth wrapped around his forefinger. This practice can continue until the appearance of the first four teeth. Then be done with latex finger cots or small brushes for children.
The best place for oral hygiene is the place where diapers are changed typically after the bath to incorporate oral hygiene to the rest of the body.
From 9 to 12 months and eight anterior teeth erupted and as the dentition is complete chewing cycle stabilizes. When the upper and lower teeth touch, the muscles of the jaws begin to learn new roles, the first movements are irregular as those seen during the first etadío of any motor skill.
From 12 to 24 months continues the development and maturation of the masticatory system to be completed within 30 months with the presence of 20 teeth in the mouth.
Avoid foods containing high percentage of carbohydrates, as they adhere to teeth and are slow release. Oral hygiene in this period without toothpaste is enough to wet the brush with water. The most important cleaning is carried out before bedtime.
From 2 to 5 years the child completed his teeth and all care will focus on prevention and early diagnosis of dental diseases and disorders in the masticatory system that prevent the normal growth and development of the jaws.
The child used to introduce the toothbrush hygiene habit to six years but the brushing should be completed by parents or responsible adults, they do not have enough motor skills to make a correct elimination of microbes attached to the teeth.
After 3 years, if not ingest toothpaste fluoride toothpaste can be used that have proven anti-caries action. Brush must be placed in very small quantities, is enough an amount similar to the size of a lentil.
Current trends in the use of fluoride in caries preventive focus on local application of fluoride toothpaste in the form of daily use, and testing professional.
Creating good habits in our children, will in the future healthy children.
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A brush your teeth says
Children are like sponges, absorb a 5-year all kinds of knowledge. That is why it is important to instill in this age a good oral hygiene habits.
From 9 to 12 months and eight anterior teeth erupted and as the dentition is complete chewing cycle stabilizes. When the upper and lower teeth touch, the muscles of the jaws begin to learn new roles, the first movements are irregular as seen during the first circuit of any motor skill.
From 12 to 24 months continues the development and maturation of the masticatory system to be completed within 30 months with the presence of 20 teeth in the mouth.
Avoid foods containing high percentage of carbohydrates, as they adhere to teeth and are slow release. Oral hygiene in this period without toothpaste is enough to wet the brush with water. The most important cleaning is carried out before bedtime.
Young children usually act by imitation, and will be easier to take a brush if they see parents do and more so if they are required to brush past us.
Dental plaque and their Disposal
It was thought that the older you naturally lost your teeth. Now
knows that this is not true. Following some simple steps to keep your teeth and gums, as well as visiting your dentist regularly – you can have your teeth for a lifetime!
Does the board: What is it?
Plaque is made up of invisible masses of harmful germs that live in the mouth and stick to the teeth. Some types of plaque cause tooth decay. Other types of plaque cause gum disease.
The gums red, swollen or bleeding may be early signs of gum disease. If gum disease is not treated, the tissues that hold teeth in place are destroyed and the teeth are eventually lost. Read the rest of this entry »
Baby’s future dental care
Dear Mom your newborn has been examined by a pediatrician and has given all indications for care. So here we share the opinion of the physician.
But in these lines tell you how to prevent future dental problems of their child when the child is 6 months you will see displayed in the lower jaw edges of the lower incisors, are shaped like saw. In this period the child is very fussy and irritable, often have fever and drooling (a lot of saliva and drooling is constant). This period usually lasts one to two weeks.
It helps to have the child bite on a soft object (teething ring) to accelerate the process. As the process is painful and uncomfortable for the child, many medical colleagues indicate xylocaine gel, to pass into the affected area, the experience shows that the method is of dubious effectiveness, we do not aconcejamos. If the infant has a fever the use of aspirin or paracetamol is sufficient and will be indicated by the physician accurate dose and interval.
The use of antibiotics in this period should be indicated by the seller, usually in most cases is not necessary.
So far, we discussed the indications at the time of the eruption. At this time the little one has her first tooth is the duty of parents to care for oral hygiene of the child.
The child does not know itself cleanses the mouth, is the mother who must do it. With a small brush head and handle adult and a fluoridated solution drops is enough to remove plaque that forms on the tooth surface.
The method is simple, wet the bristles of the brush with two or three drops of fluoride, and brush your child’s teeth gently horizontally from right to left, all tooth surfaces.
This procedure must be performed every 24 hours, and must be started as a game for the child, the do so, creates a habit in the child’s future behavior.
Another issue to consider is the child’s diet. Refined sugars such as candy, soda, candy, should not be within reach of small.
It is the family who must agree to keep your intake of sugars and low sugar four times in the day. Time is known as sugar each time the child eats a sweet substance either candy or a sugary soda drink.
Never sweeten the pacifier of the child. Here the views of colleagues is to phase out the pacifier a little when the first tooth erupts. This improves the shape of the dental arch, preventing future orthodontic problems.
You should replace refined sugars and natural sugars, such as fruits and vegetables in season.
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Tips to Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
One of the most unpleasant situations for many children, is when it comes to visiting the dentist. Screaming, kicking, crying, and all sorts of tricks are as valid to prevent unwanted visit.
Along with the anger of the child is the anger of parents who also live a stressful and uncomfortable trying to convince their children that should attend the meeting with the dentist.
One way to avoid these situations, or at least make it a little more sporadic, precaution and prevention. Some care and attention can help tremendously to prevent tooth decay of children, most common reasons for visits by children to the dentist, helping us to avoid having to repeat many times this unpleasant moment, but above all, helping the dental health our children.
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