Periodontitis: an infection to avoid! How much do you know about it?
Periodontitis or pyorrhea is an infection which, if neglected, causes irreversible damage. Bacteria, during meals, can attach to our teeth as a result the only more appropriate choice is to brush our teeth immediately after meals, in order to avoid any gum inflammation.
Periodontitis and overweight. Is there a correlation?
Periodontitis is a widespread disease that creates widespread problems and discomforts for many patients. Sometimes its severity can even lead to surgery and implants to restore smiles and the ability to chew without problems. Remaining on the topic of food, however, another widespread pathology is that of obesity or in any case being overweight. Some […]
When and why to consult a gnathologist? Here are the reasons
The gnathologist is a specialist in the treatment of all those disorders linked to poor occlusion of the jaw and the muscular system. Among the most important mandibular functions we find: chewing, swallowing, phonatory and postural function. The gnathologist is always part of the branch of dentistry but should not be confused […]
White patina? A sign not to be underestimated
The phenomenon of white tongue is often a cause for concern as it can also be seen with the naked eye precisely because our tongue is covered by a thin white layer. This white layer is called the white patina. White tongue often consists of: All these factors put together […]
Success factors of immediate loading implantology
Immediate loading implantology has been a great achievement in the field of dental medicine. This conquest has allowed many patients to regain their smile and regenerate their dental health in a very short time. As we have already seen, there are different methodologies based on scientific studies that treat different cases and different patient needs. […]
Bruxism, a disorder that affects nearly one in three people.
Grinding your teeth by rubbing the upper arch with the lower one is a widespread activity that we often carry out even unconsciously during the day. This activity is called bruxism and is particularly common among children, but generally also in adults during the night. But what exactly is it about? What are the […]
Periodontitis, an underestimated problem. How to recognize it and what to eat
Also known as pyorrhea, periodontitis is a disease that affects the gums. Going more specifically, it is actually an infection that affects all the tissues that support the teeth such as the gums, alveolar bone, tooth root cementum and the periodontal ligament. Periodontitis has always been a pathology that has created various inconveniences, but […]
Dental implant, what to eat after surgery
Undergoing surgery to insert a dental implant is never an easy choice. Many patients are frightened because they have a phobia of the dentist, others because they are afraid of pain or simply of undergoing a real operation. Pain before and after the operation, competence of the medical staff, quality of the materials that will […]
Old age and oral health. Risks, problems and how to deal with them
When it comes to oral health, an entire branch is now taken into consideration which is made up of many fields, but which above all also affects the overall well-being of our body. This close correlation becomes more and more true with the arrival of old age. The latter involves changes in the body and […]
Dental prostheses: fixed prostheses and removable prostheses. Which one to choose?
When you lose one or more teeth you can suffer, most of the time, a psychological repercussion. But what happens specifically? Our smile is no longer the same, we begin to lose self-confidence and avoid any dinner out with friends or even relatives. This behavior, over time, becomes a real torture. Dental prostheses represent the […]
