Oral health is closely linked to the proper functioning of the teeth and gums, but it is also directly related to our overall health and well-being. A few tips: Start dental care early and brush baby teeth with a fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first teeth...
What are the facets? The facets are thin strips, made of an aesthetic material (composite or ceramic) that are placed on the outside face of the tooth. They make it possible to replace restorations on the unsightly anterior teeth or to embellish the smile in a...
Why begin orthodontic treatment? The orthodontic treatment aims at correcting the wrong position of the teeth, the jaws between them or the teeth with respect to the jaws, to find an optimal dentition on two levels: Aesthetic plan: by aligning teeth, jaws, and lips, orthodontic treatment...
Canker sores correspond to small ulcerations that form on the buccal mucosa. Their origins remain blurred even though many of the favorable factors are now well known. Fatigue, stress, consumption of certain hard cheeses (such as Gruyere), certain fruits such as pineapple, melon or nuts (walnuts,...
Instruments to be put between all teeth Brushing alone removes only 50% of plaque. It is therefore essential to supplement its action with brushes or dental floss. The spaces between the teeth, also called interdental areas, are inaccessible to the bristles of the toothbrush. As a result,...
Teeth sensitive to heat and cold, pain by brushing your teeth or rinsing your mouth … A worn enamel or retracted gums can cause these symptoms. Tips to prevent and treat dental sensitivities. Do your teeth hurt you when you drink your tea or when you...
Nothing is worse than the holiday sweets for the bacteria of your mouth. Bacteria feast on carbohydrates (which includes sugars and starch) and we bet you have them on your buffet. We have explored a few of these holiday desserts and drinks to see the...
Your oral health in 6 points “I’M PREGNANT: ARE MY TEETH MORE FRAGILE? “ No, not more than before but you must keep good habits for your diet and your oral hygiene by using a soft toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste. For optimal oral health, remember to brush...
Teeth and their periodontium (gums and tooth support bones) can be the gateway to bacterial infections that can lead to serious general pathologies. ORIGIN OF INFECTION LOCATED AT THE LEVEL OF THE TOOTH If a damaged or fractured tooth is not treated quickly, the tooth pulp necrosis...
Do children are more prone to cavities than adults? Children tend to eat more cariogenic foods (sugars, acids found in sodas …). Now, the baby teeth are more fragile than the permanent teeth, which facilitates the demineralization of email, first stage of decay. So be careful...
