Dental Sealants

Dental Treatments pointers

Dental Treatments pointersThe Dental Clinic Ferrus & Bratos is at the forefront of dental treatments more pointers. Situated on the streets of Pinar de Chamartín Caleruega has specialists in different areas of dentistry.

Orthodontics. Specialty that corrects the position of the teeth. The latest in invisible braces for adults are invisalign, lingual braces and brackets sapphire. All systems offer the possibility of Orthodontic treatment in adults. The devices are no longer noticeable and lingual braces are not!

Dental implants have revolutionized the dental world to be fully biocompatible fasteners still acting as the root of a tooth. Once the dental implant placed under local anesthesia, is expected 3 months and placed the crown on the implant. The result is spectacular and it is completely blended into the rest of your teeth.

Endodontics. Dental treatment that involves removing the infected nerve inside the tooth and later fill it with biocompatible material. Read the rest of this entry »

Resin Fillings

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.

Tooth Care: Dental Sealants

A good dental care including oral hygiene with a good tooth brushing and flossing, using fluoride toothpastes, food with low levels of sugar and a good serving of milk (rich in calcium) and course, a periodic visit to the dentist.

Dental Sealants

Dental sealants, also known as sealants are thin plastic coatings that are placed on teeth to form a protective cover against cavities. The teeth of the children have small grooves that can not always be cleaned with a toothbrush, sealants cover these grooves and avoid becoming food particles and germs.

It is a liquid applied on the wheel, the same which hardens quickly without causing discomfort or pain. The sealant protects wheels for up to 10 years, but always need to be reviewed to ensure that it is in good condition, otherwise apply more sealant.

Should apply only the child gets his permanent teeth, usually by 6 years of age, in some cases, dentists also apply the sealant in primary teeth with deep grooves. In case the child has a small cavity, and it has been applied over the sealer, there will be problem since the seal insulated against it and the germs will not spread.