I have heard my dentist so many times telling me: it is not only about brushing your teeth for several minutes you also need to floss! It must be part of your daily oral hygiene. Dentists and dental hygienists recommend cleaning between your teeth once a day with an interdental cleaner – they are essential …
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Have you noticed that when you smile your gumline looks uneven or receded? Or maybe you are able to see your roots? It could be the beginning of a periodontal disease. A gumline that has receded can expose the root of the teeth. When it starts to appear it can lead to tooth sensitivity and …
Cuando decidí visitar a Dr. Mauricio Hervas en Implantation Dental Center sentí que Dr. Hervas tenía el potencial para cambiar mi problema dental de una forma dramática y mejorar así mi calidad de vida. En mi primera visita, Dr. Hervas me explico paso por paso como sería mi cirugía. Me presento el plan de tratamiento …
At our practice, we always want our patients to be reminded of the dental practices that make up good dental health. To neglect dental hygiene and regular visits to your dentist now, could mean greater problems down the road. These are some things to look out for: Plaque and tartar Dental plaque forms constantly, collecting …
A periodontal disease affects the structures in the mouth that support the teeth. It is sometimes called “gum disease”, but it involves bone and other tissues too. This disease is often chronic (persists over time). The good news is that treatment can limit damage and help keep your mouth healthier. Periodontal disease is also well …
Dry mouth? Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of oral dryness due to the decrease of saliva, caused by an alteration of the functioning of the salivary glands. The presence of saliva in the oral cavity is very important because it keeps the oral tissues moist, facilitating speech, chewing, swallowing, etc. Saliva also allows the mouth …
Do you have a job interview coming soon, a meeting with friends or a date with the person of your dreams… and you have the not so fresh feeling or confidence due to bad breath or unpleasant mouth odor? Halitosis, or better known as bad breath, has a high prevalence in the general population. It …
Electronic cigarettes, or better known as e-cigarettes, were introduced in the market since 2007. Since then, about 2.5 million Americans have started using it, with the intention of suppressing the payment of common cigarettes. The first personal vaporizer to be used and the most common was a traditional cigarette called cigalike, it was considered the …
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Bruxism is the involuntarily (or subconscious) action characterized by clenching or grinding your teeth, or by bracing or thrusting of the mandible. This activity could have 2 manifestations: It can either occur during sleep, or; During wakefulness (awake bruxism) Over time, sleep bruxism has decreased from an estimated prevalence of 14% in children to approximately 13% …
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How do I care for my dental implants? As with the maintenance of your natural teeth, routine check-ups and cleaning are a critical part of caring for your new implant-supported tooth/teeth to help eliminate the risk of bacteria (which could lead to the loss of an implant). Dental implant loss can be avoided with regular dental …
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