Dental Fillings
Diseases Dental Plaque
The two most common oral diseases, caries and periodontal disease, originate in dental plaque. Although both of these problems can ultimately lead to tooth loss. First, cavities and gum disease are caused by several species of oral bacteria. In addition, cavities to the teeth, periodontal disease affects the gum tissue and surrounding structures.
Decay and cavities
Although many people believe that the term “caries” and “well” are synonymous, are not. The cavities are caused when the bacteria produce acid that destroys the tooth surface. The decay process is gradual. When the decay progresses to the point where a hole is formed in the enamel, this is called cavity. Initially, this hole can be microscopic. If not treated decay can penetrate through the enamel layer and the softer tissue below.
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Oral Health
A healthy smile is more than something cosmetic. Studies indicate that the health of your teeth and gums can indicate the status of all your health in general. Poor dental hygiene has been coupled with a high risk of some diseases in adults. Some people such as diabetics and pregnant women are at greater risk of developing gum disease.
In children, the problem is equally serious. The American Dental Association (ADA acronym in English) indicates that when a child has serious tooth decay can affect your overall health and lead to problems eating, speaking and even cause school failure. You can read more about ways to avoid problems in oral hygiene.
Oral Hygiene
It was thought that old age was trailing natural teeth. We now know that this is not true. According to the National Centre for Information About Oral Hygiene (NOHIC acronym in English), following some simple steps to keep your teeth and gums – as well as visiting your dentist regularly – you can keep your teeth for life.
First, what is the plate? Plaque is made up of invisible masses of harmful germs that live in the mouth and stick to the teeth. Some types of plaque cause tooth decay. Other types of plaque cause gum disease.
It is therefore important to remove all food debris and plaque from the teeth. Remove plaque at least once a day – twice a day is much better:
Use dental floss to remove germs and food particles between teeth. Note! Insert the floss between your teeth gently. Do not ‘hit target’, this could hurt your gums. Toothbrush. Use any method of brushing the teeth that is most comfortable, but do not rub vigorously from side to side. Small circular motions and short back and moves the other side is the best. Use a toothpaste with fluoride. Fluoride protects teeth from decay. It is also important to avoid sugary foods. Damaging acids form in your mouth every time you eat a candy bar. If you eat fewer sweets, bacteria produce smaller amounts of acid which destroys tooth enamel.
Sealants can also be important. Sealants are plastic coatings, thin, applied on the surfaces of teeth. Sealants can be placed in dentists’ offices, clinics, and sometimes in schools. Sealants are applied by painting the teeth with a liquid that hardens quickly forming a protective layer covering the surface sealants to the chewing teeth, preventing the entry of germs and food particles that cause tooth decay.
As soon as the kids leave their permanent molars sealants should be placed before the tooth can damage them. Adolescents and young adults who have no cavities or fillings (fillings) on the teeth can also get sealants.
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Dental Fillings
In dentsalut want, above all, to restore dental function and aesthetics that may have been lost.
For-lo, we have developed the most advanced technology in dental appliances and use the latest materials on the market in dental fillings.
Dental Fillings Tooth-colored
Are dental fillings of composite. A base material made ??of resin in which we have many colors to cover most colors of your natural tooth enamel. In addition, there are different types depending on the location of the structure to be repaired. If this is the occlusal area of molars makers will withstand the chewing forces a high resistance. In contrast, in the anterior sector, focussing on aesthetics, choose one that mimics the surrounding teeth and polished to give the same brightness as the natural enamel.
When a tooth is affected by decay, eliminating the need to cure all infected tissue and filling the cavity left with a dental filling composite.
The fillings are today very stable and durable .But as with all materials, dental or not, depends on the care taken to stay many years in the mouth.
Most of the time, do the dental fillings in one appointment.In many cases necessary to numb the tooth to remove decay and make the dental filling. If the affected area has come very close to the nerve of the tooth will have to take additional steps to protect it, and yet, when the dental filling is very large, can develop a pulpitis (inflammation of the pulp) requiring endodontics.
Resin Fillings
Fillings are made of plastic material called composite resin. This material is pliable and once introduced into the cavity solidifies therapeutic and modeling by the action of light.
Advantages:
Its color and texture are similar to natural teeth. Therefore they are more aesthetic and less noticeable than metal fillings. They are compatible with the placement of dental sealants. They adhere to the tooth so no need for cavities as large as NECESSARY TO put the amalgam. For this permit greater conservation of tooth structure.
Disadvantages:
They can be placed on all teeth. Restauracioenes serve small and in areas where the tooth has not withstand high pressures. So, not suitable for large cavities or to restore chewing surfaces.
Controversial resins:
Recently there have been studies linking high levels of estrogen found in blood with the presence of resin fillings in the mouth.
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Dental Fillings: Amalgam controversy
Amalgam controversy:
From the beginning he has questioned the effect of mercury in health, both the patient and the dental staff.
Mercury, an essential component of amalgams, is a highly toxic metal in all its forms (ions, fumes). This mercury is going to evolve into the oral cavity as a result of the dissolution of amalgam particles in saliva, citrus juices, carbonated beverages and chewing forces. Besides small electric currents are created between the metal particles microfracture favor of amalgamation.
These effects have made a study of the effects of amalgam on health. Currently, dental amalgam has been associated with symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, memory loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, insomnia, mood swings, compulsive behaviors and even depression.
Other studies find that the amount of mercury that is clear to the mouth is minimal so it is very unlikely to have deleterious effects on human health.
Consideration is being given the benefit that the removal of amalgam has on several neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis, although the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of the United States finds no link between amalgam and multiple sclerosis and do not recommend its replacement as a palliative method disease.
Metal Fillings
Are amalgam fillings and are made of a mixture of mercury with silver and other metals such as zinc, copper, tin … which vary according to preparation. These mixtures are called alloys.
This Gives A “pasta” metálicacon Which fills the cavity of the tooth and placed eleven That solidifier. It Used For over 150 years and has Posed a great solution to keep teeth Affected by decay.
Advantages:
It has excellent physical properties, fits the prepared cavity in the tooth by condensation, and this hardening by crystallization. Preparation is a very durable and resistant.
Disadvantages:
Because of its metallic color are unattractive, not adhere to the tooth so the dentist needs to prepare cavities with a special retention form and all have mercury in their composition, metal that is toxic, but without which we could create the amalgam. On the other hand, galvanic currents occurring between the dissimilar metals placed in the mouth.
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