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The cleaning powers of saliva
Added on 15.06.2019
As all of you probably know, bacterial plaques are harmful for one’s teeth and for the gums because they transform food (and especially sugar) into acids, which, in turn, then attack the dental enamel. On top of that, several other toxic byproducts of a person’s typical metabolism also contribute to the occurrence of gum diseases. Saliva can offer a so-called helping hand and can boost self-cleaning processes inside the oral cavity. What is particularly important is the fact that a sufficiently high saliva production remineralizes dental enamel in areas that are at high risk of tooth decay. Interested yet? If so, let’s read on.
Read Post Gum bleeding as a warning signal
Added on 27.05.2019
Surely, we all know this: after thoroughly brushing our teeth, we rinse out our mouths and suddenly discover a reddish discoloring in the rinsing water while it slowly but certainly makes its way towards the drain in a circular fashion. After a closer examination of the mouth, we determine that the source of this reddish discoloring is our irritated gum line and we quickly dismiss the event as a triviality. In many cases, this is not the best course of action since bleeding gums (especially those that keep bleeding over several days) are a definitive warning signal for a potentially more serious problem such as an inflammation inside the mouth.
Read Post Designing a bright smile with digital smile design
Added on 12.05.2019
Have you ever heard of a "designed" smile? Do you believe it is possible for a dentist to map out your future smile on a computer screen? Does this sound too much like science fiction to you? Maybe ten years ago but today all of this is made possible by Digital Smile Design (DSD) - a software-powered procedure that allows dentist to digitally design a bright smile for their patients prior to ever laying a hand on their faces.
Read Post Can a robot replace the dentist?
Added on 06.05.2019
In more and more industries, such as for example the automotive industry or the metal construction industry, an increasing number of machines - or robots - are put to use. In the banking sector, there is even reference of so-called "robo calls". Since the pace of global technological development is increasingly gaining steam, robots are entering more and more previously human-dominated professions including, probably unsurprisingly, dentistry. But how far along is the field of robotics as it relates to dentistry and what kinds of successes have been achieved to date? Let's find out more!
Read Post Laughing gas helps you relax at the dentist
Added on 29.04.2019
Over half of all dental treatment-seeking patients have a queasy feeling when paying a dental practice a visit and some of them even suffer from so called dentophobia which manifests itself in the form of shaking, sweating, and stomach cramps and which, in severe cases, can also lead to panic attacks. In order to ensure an uneventful dentist visit, an increasing number of dentists nowadays use laughing gas, which has been in use as a proven sedative in many dental practices around the globe for many years. Sounds great, right? Then let's find out a little bit more!
Read Post Smiling is healthy for the teeth
Added on 21.04.2019
A smile can be worth and can express more than any friendly word and is therefore one of our most effective means of communication. It is innate and normally emerges during the fourth week of a baby's life. A smile strengthens the bond between children and parents early on and its positive impact on interpersonal relationships translates well into adulthood. However, how does a smile affect one's health and is every smile the same? Let us find out!
Read Post Dental care for children is very important
Added on 10.04.2019
It is probably clear to everybody that the thorough care of baby teeth is absolutely essential, despite their only temporary stay in a child's mouth, since they can positively or negatively affect the health of permanent teeth. After the emergence of the first baby tooth about 6 months after birth, parents need to brush their children's teeth twice per day. And so, there is a clear response to the question when dental care for a child should start: already in its infancy.
Read Post Energy drinks harm your teeth
Added on 03.04.2019
Many of us have become used to reaching for an energy drink after a long day (or on the heels of a short night) to squeeze a few more productive hours out of one's body. Though these energy drinks work quite well temporarily, as their name implies, more and more reports about their potentially destructive effect on dental enamel have started surfacing. But how much of these horror stories is actually true? Let's find out!
Read Post Can a kiss harm your teeth?
Added on 24.03.2019
Many of us have surely heard about it and at least some of us have asked the question whether it is true: Can one of the best things in life - kissing - really cause unpleasant gum inflammations and even tooth decay? And that despite proper oral hygiene? Well then, let's read on and find out.
Read Post Hyaluron for a pretty smile
Added on 12.03.2019
Nowadays, the meaning and importance of a nice, wrinkle-free face with a glowing white smile have increased to such an extent that many people count on so-called "beauty treatments". Dentists can help with tooth whitenings but from time to time some patients decide to ask for more help. White teeth are great and all but, for some, the overall look of the face can be ruined by even a single wrinkle.
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