Modern Health Therapy

a white smile reflect good health and hygiene. In addition to that makes us look better. It is increasingly important to the image of our teeth, and not enough to have perfectly aligned teeth, now you do not like to see spots or stains on our teeth yellow.

To avoid unwanted color is important to maintain good hygiene. We brush our teeth at least 3 times a day, although it is highly recommended after every meal, especially when we drink coffee or tea. It is also advisable to use a mouthwash at least 2 times a day and floss, or interdental brushes at least once a day.

Food is very important but not everything. There are some foods more likely to stain teeth like coffee, tea, mate, red wine, licorice, avocado, coca cola, chocolate, cherries, blueberries, raspberries and candy.

The snuff is another very harmful to the health and appearance of our teeth. The yellowing of our teeth is that nicotine binds directly to polish them. But besides that, we risk losing some long-term tooth and the gums lose the strength to hold the teeth.

A good way to know if the food stain your teeth, dropping a bit in a white cloth if stain remains, meaning you can also leave an unwanted mark on your teeth.

Injuries to take into account. Mobility, abnormal wear and tooth fractures may result from a mixture a little high or a crown placed inappropriately.

When an amalgam filling is a bit high (the bite is the only place we touch) or when a newly installed crown provokes us that same feeling, we are witnessing an occlusal interference.

If not corrected in time, excessive horizontal effort made to try to smooth it or correct it not only trigger an inflammatory response in the first instance, but destructive in the tooth attachment apparatus.

How to detect the injury?
Radiographically. There is a widening of the periodontal ligament (which attaches the tooth to the bone) and lower density of the bone.

Clinically. Occlusal trauma (so called induced injury) can reveal an increased mobility of teeth, abnormal wear, sometimes with a fracture in a tooth cusp. In circumstances, opportunity is accompanied by discomfort in biting pressure and sensitivity to heat, cold and sweets.

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