Childhood deep bite case being treated with the Invsialign First system. Childhood deep bite case being treated with the Invsialign First system. In orthodontics, various aspects of the face, jaws and teeth are studied in order to ensure that the occlusal forces are distributed proportionally among all the teeth, that the meshing between them is…
In today’s article we are going to talk about maxillary cysts, a lesion that should be detected in its early stages to avoid its possible consequences. We will also explain how we solve it in the dental clinic.
Tooth wear is the loss of tooth structure caused by tooth aging, incorrect contact between teeth, unconscious clenching (bruxism), pathologies or bad habits. In the clinic we are regularly consulted by patients with dental wear who want to recover the dimension of their teeth and improve their smile. What are the causes of tooth wear?…
Open bite is a very common pathology that has traditionally been treated by maxillofacial surgery combined with orthodontics in the adult stages. In this article we will see how we can avoid the operating room with the most modern techniques offered by orthodontics today. In addition, we will discuss the characteristics, types, causes and consequences…
There are three braces in the mouth: lingual, upper labial and lower labial. The lingual frenulum is a band of fibrous tissue that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth and is what gives mobility to the tongue in order to perform all oro-facial functions (sucking, swallowing, chewing and speaking). The upper labial…
In this article we are going to talk about dental irrigation, an oral hygiene system that bases its effects on the propulsion of water at high pressure on teeth and gums in order to eliminate food debris and bacterial plaque. There are two types of irrigation, the one that everyone can perform at home if…
Dental abfraction is a type of tooth wear that causes progressive loss of tooth structure. They are seen as wedge-shaped indentations that cause a visible bowing of the dental crown, which thins towards the neck of the tooth.
Professional teeth cleaning is a treatment that everyone should have periodically to maintain perfect oral health. Even if we have good tooth brushing habits, bacteria and food debris continue to accumulate on our teeth and gums, creating bacterial plaque.
People normally generate between 1 and 2 liters of saliva daily. It is produced by the salivary glands and helps maintain hydration of the mouth and its mucous membranes, is essential for the functions of chewing and swallowing food, and prevents various dental diseases such as cavities.
Dentistry is a medical discipline that takes care of our oral function and the esthetics of our smile. When we look for the best professional to take care of our dental health and esthetics, we encounter many technical terms that can confuse us.