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September 30, 2024
Periodontal disease: effects on dental and general health. Treatment methods
Periodontal disease, also known as ‘periodontitis’, is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the tissues that support the teeth, namely the gums and the alveolar bone. This disease is one of the main causes of tooth loss in adults and affects a large ...
June 21, 2024
Dental tartar
Often, the first thing you notice about someone you meet for the first time is their smile. Due to poor oral hygiene, a smile can lose its sparkle. Tartar is one of the oral problems that arise when brushing is not done properly, when eating habits are not...
May 13, 2024
Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers are among the most common problems that can occur in the mouth. They are small, painful sores that form inside the mouth. Stress, minor injuries inside the mouth, acidic fruits and vegetables, as well as spicy and hot foods can all be risk fac...
May 7, 2024
What is dental pulpitis?
Inside each tooth there is an area known as the dental pulp. This contains, in addition to the nerve, blood vessels and connective tissue. Dental pulpitis is a condition caused by inflammation of this dental pulp. It can affect one or more teeth and is cau...
January 1, 2024
Interpretation of dental X-rays
A dental X-ray is a two-dimensional (2D) X-ray examination or a digital scan of the oral cavity, producing a flat image of the teeth, the jawbones and the soft tissues. An X-ray is a non-invasive examination that helps dentists make an accurate diagnosis a...
January 1, 2024
Dental anaesthesia
Dental anaesthesia is used to control pain during a range of dental treatments, from treating tooth decay and root canal treatments to implantology and dental surgery. The type of anaesthesia is chosen depending on the procedure, the duration of the treatm...
January 1, 2024
Dental pivot
A dental pivot is a prosthetic device designed to provide stability to a natural tooth that has suffered dental trauma, an infection, or has been severely damaged by deep decay. The dental post replaces a tooth whose root is strong enough to support a rod,...
January 1, 2024
Oral cancer
Also known as oral cancer or a malignant oral tumour, oral cancer presents as a swelling or a lesion on the oral mucosa that does not heal, caused by the uncontrolled growth and division of cells. According to Dent Estet specialist Vanda Popa, a Doctor of ...
January 1, 2024
Oral thrush
Oral thrush, also known as oral or oropharyngeal thrush, is a fungal infection that affects the mouth, tongue and oesophagus. Candida is commonly found in the human body, but does not always cause infections. Infections occur when the fungi grow uncontroll...