Smoking ruins your oral health

We all know the harmful effects of tobacco on our body, and the oral cavity is no exception. The consequences go beyond just tooth pigmentation, reaching even more complex diseases such as cancer.

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Periodontal diseases are exacerbated in smokers, which is why we see more aggressive periodontitis, even leading to tooth loss.

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In short, tobacco does not contribute anything positive to health. We share a video that shows us what are the consequences of tobacco in our oral cavity.

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Bruxism - A Major Cause of Gum Recession

The unconscious and nocturnal act of grinding or clenching the teeth is known as bruxism. This pathology is the cause of wear or fractures of the teeth or dental prostheses.

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Another consequence of bruxism is the progressive loss of the maxillary bone, generating a recession of the gums. Bruxism must be treated to avoid its serious consequences that go beyond just a dental problem.

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Fortunately, there are treatments for bruxism and for recession of the gums. We recommend visiting your trusted dentist for an evaluation and proper treatment in case you suffer from this disease.

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What can cause tongue injuries? - Management

The tongue is a mobile and unique organ, which has a very important task for the creation of the food bolus, swallowing, salivation and sense of taste.

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The tongue is susceptible to diseases and pathologies, and we must be attentive to any change in shape or color, and the appearance of a lesion that does not close or is recurrent.

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Self-examination and visits to the dentist are good ways to prevent any pathology, and thus maintain our oral and general health.

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What is CANKER SORES? - All you need to know

Canker sores are small painful lesions that can appear anywhere on the oral mucosa. They are white or yellowish in color and surrounded by a red area.

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The causes of its presence are various and can be due to: traumatic injuries, injuries caused by chemicals, allergies, decreased immune system, etc. Sometimes a cause is not found, and some more complicated cases could even cause fever and malaise.

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When a canker sore occurs and it does not disappear or they are very recurrent, it is necessary to attend a consultation for its evaluation and respective treatment.

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Why does angular cheilitis appear?

Angular cheilitis is also known as perleche or angular stomatitis, it is a lesion that appears in the lip comsiura, both in children, adults and the elderly.

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It is related to other conditions such as the lack or absence of some vitamins, diabetes, xerostomia, or other diseases that compromise the immunity of the person. It is also related to it as a consequence of some drug.

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It is easy to identify the presence of angular cheilitis, because a reddish wound is observed and at times bleeding at the level of the lip corner.

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Is it possible for babies to be born with teeth?

These types of teeth are known as natal teeth, and they are rare (1 in 2,000 to 3,000 babies), but they are always a surprise. There are also neo natal teeth but these grow during the first 30 days after birth.

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Natal and neo natal teeth can cause injuries to the baby's tongue, and to the mother when breastfeeding, so it is necessary to intervene to avoid these injuries.

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The appearance of these teeth should not cause major concern to parents, but should be evaluated by the pediatrician for their treatment.

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How is oral health affected by diabetes?

Diabetes affects various organs and systems of our body, and the mouth is no exception. People with diabetes can suffer from various problems such as: dry mouth, periodontitis, bone resorption, tooth mobility.

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Diabetic people should visit the dentist to eliminate infectious sources (cavities, gum inflammation, fractured restorations) and to maintain oral hygiene.


It is important that the dentist instruct the patient on the best brushing technique and also motivate the patient to attend their hygiene checks continuously, in this way the consequences of the disease can be prevented.

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