Endodontic Treatment: What It Is and How It Works
Endodontic treatment, often called root canal treatment, is a procedure used to treatinfection or inflammation inside a tooth. It can help relieve pain, remove damaged tissue,and save a tooth that might otherwise need to be extracted. The inside of each tooth contains soft tissue called the pulp. This pulp can become infecteddue to deep decay, […]
Οι Φρονιμίτες και τα Προβλήματα που Μπορεί να Προκαλέσουν
Οι φρονιμίτες, γνωστοί και ως τρίτοι γομφίοι, είναι τα τελευταία δόντια που εμφανίζονται στηστοματική κοιλότητα. Συνήθως ανατέλλουν μεταξύ των 17 και 25 ετών, ηλικία κατά την οποία τοάτομο θεωρείται πιο ώριμο, γεγονός που εξηγεί και την ονομασία τους. Οι περισσότεροι άνθρωποιέχουν τέσσερις φρονιμίτες, δύο στην άνω και δύο στην κάτω γνάθο.Παρόλο που σε ορισμένες περιπτώσεις […]
Pregnancy and dental health
There is no doubt that pregnancy is biologically the most important moment for each woman. Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy make your teeth more vulnerable to gum inflammation, which may also affect the fetus health. This is why maintaining good dental health and good oral hygiene is extremely important. The most common problem that […]
Breastfeeding and tooth decay
Bacteria causing decay are transmitted, soon after an infant’s first teeth erupt in the mouth. Early childhood caries (ECC), also known as “baby bottle caries”, is a major health concern that continues to negatively affect the oral health of children aged 2-5. Frequent bottle feeding at night is associated with ECC, as – during sleep […]
Food for healthy teeth
An attractive smile is sure to enhance the way we look to a great extent. Strong, healthy, white teeth are the prerequisites of a great smile. Healthy and shiny teeth make us more attractive and fill us with confidence. However, it is a fact that the way our teeth look depends greatly on our nutrition. […]
6 tips that will help you protect your tooth enamel from caries
1. Don’t rush to brush your teeth Waiting from 30 to 60 minutes after consuming an acidic drink is always a good idea, as foods containing citric acid, like oranges, grapefruits and lemons, weaken tooth enamel. Brushing too soon after eating them can damage the enamel in its weakened state. Many people would think that […]
Fluoride Treatments
Fluoridation refers to the process of applying fluoride directly to the teeth in the form of gel or varnish, under the dentist’s supervision. This procedure must be repeated every 6 months, as the use of toothpaste only is not enough Small children have either baby teeth, covered in a thin layer of enamel, or permanent teeth that […]
Mouth Cancer
Every November, the Oral Health Foundation organises and runs Mouth Cancer Action Month, under the message ‘if in doubt, get checked out’. Their campaign has become an influential springboard in educating the public about mouth cancer, highlighting the risks, symptoms and causes of the disease. The campaign is about taking action and raising awareness, particularly […]
What is CA® CLEAR ALIGNER?
CA® Clear Aligner is a transparent splint system that has been developed to almost invisibly correct the position of the teeth. The system allows aligning the teeth smoothly, without metal orthodontic elements like clasps or brackets. Instead you’ll be wearing a transparent resin splint, almost undetected by your surroundings. Your Certified CA aligner Doctor will […]