Are you wondering what Dentinogenesis Imperfecta is? Dentinogenesis imperfecta (DGI) is a genetic dentine disorder that affects primary and permanent teeth, making them weaker and causing discoloration. Dentinogenesis imperfecta is considered as a type of dentin dysplasia and a disorder of tooth development that makes teeth prone to breakage, wear, and loss. Other names used to refer […]
Dementia is not a disease, it is a syndrome or a generic term used to refer to a deteriority of mental ability that affects the memory and other thinking skills. It is known as Dementia when a person presents a severe decline in its mental ability, behavior, and thinking that doesn’t allow him to perform […]
Grinding or clenching your teeth is an act medically known as bruxism that affects and cause damages to the teeth and oral and overall health of many people around the world. Clenching your teeth occasionally may won’t have any negative effect, but when it becomes a frequent act it can have many negatives consequences to […]
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the joints, leading to their inflammation and causing redness, warmth, swelling, and pain within the joint. These symptoms are produced as a consequence of the thickening of the lines inside of joints (synovium) produced due to the inflammation. It’s important to remark that synovium makes a fluid that […]
What is a Dental Bridge? Dental bridges consist of fixed prosthetic devices that are used to replace missing teeth. Missing teeth can have many negative effects on the appearance of your smile, but it can also cause functionality issues. Some of these issues are changes in the bite, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), tooth decay, periodontal […]
What is a Root Canal Treatment? A Root Canal is a treatment in which the damaged area of a tooth is extracted to clean to be cleaned, filled and sealed. This procedure is used to save and repair damaged teeth without having to extract them. The name of this procedure is due to the cleaning […]
What is Teeth Bonding? Teeth Bonding consists in a tooth restoration method where a tooth-colored resin material, made of plastic, is applied through the use of a high intensity curing light and adhesives. This procedure is used for cosmetic purposes, to give the teeth a better appearance and it is one of the most simple and least […]
Wisdom Teeth The Wisdom teeth are the third molars located on each side of the upper and lower jaws. These teeth are last to emerge, for some people in their late teenage years and for some others in their early twenties. Wisdom Teeth Extraction Commonly the wisdom teeth must be removed before even starting emerging […]
The Importance of a Good Looking Smile A healthy and good looking smile may be the principal attractive quality anyone can have. Oral health and cosmetic issues with your smile as tooth stains or cavities can make you feel ashamed to show your smile, causing a low self-esteem and socialization problems. If you want to […]
Smoking is one of the principal reasons for deaths and serious diseases around the world. This unhealthy habit can be harmful to almost every organ of the human body, causing issues to the immune system, bones, lungs, heart, blood vessels, and vision. Tobacco is also one of the most common reasons for the develop of cancer, […]
