What You Should Know About Retainers

Orthodontic treatment goes through several stages, and each one of them ensures a successful result. The last stage is retention, and the patient must know what is its importance and what care should be taken.

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This last stage begins when the brackets are removed and appliances are placed in order to keep the teeth in their new and correct positions.



There are several types of retainers and patients must know the characteristics of each of them, as well as the care and importance they must have to maintain them throughout this phase.

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What Is COVID Tongue? - Know this new symptom of the Coronavirus

In a study in patients with coronavirus, a symptom that manifests itself on the tongue was detected, this was called "Covid Tongue". The tongue is characterized by an increase in size and depapilation, in addition to other lesions in the oral cavity.

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The tongue has smooth areas on its surface, and is generally accompanied by loss of taste and burning of the tongue.

We share the video of the Euronews channel, where Professor Tim Spector explains to us in more detail about this manifestation of the coronavirus on the tongue.

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6 signs that your child may need early orthodontic treatment

Malocclusions usually appear at an early age, so an evaluation by the pediatric dentist and orthodontist is necessary as a preventive measure. The specialist will evaluate the infant's oral characteristics.

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Early treatment prevents malocclusion problems from worsening over time. Treatment can be given in both deciduous and mixed dentition.



We share a video from the Spillane & Reynolds Orthodontics channel, which shows us what are the warning signs that would indicate that our children need early orthodontic treatment.

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Dental Treatment: Vital Pulp Therapy for Primary Teeth

Caries affects the dental pulp in different ways, from mild reactions to pulp necrosis. In pediatric dentistry, different techniques are used to maintain the functions and vitality of the tooth.

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The anatomical characteristics of primary teeth are different from permanent teeth. It is important to know these differences when performing any dental procedure.



We shared a webinar on new pulp treatment techniques in primary teeth, led by dr. Carla Cohn DMD.

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Diabetes and gum health - Periodontitis

Diabetes is a disease that affects several organs and systems of our body, including the heart, kidneys and eyes. The oral cavity is also affected by this disease, for example periodontitis, xerostomia and fungi.

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A person with diabetes increases the risk of suffering from periodontal disease, even losing one or more teeth more quickly.

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Control of diabetes is essential to achieve successful periodontal treatment. That is why it is important to visit your doctor and dentist regularly for an early evaluation and treatment.

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What are the medicines used in pediatric dentistry?

During pediatric dentistry, a series of drugs are used to control pain, inflammation and infections that the pediatric patient may present. It is important that the pediatric dentist and general dentist know the management of drugs in children.

When a drug is to be prescribed, it is important that the professional knows the drug, as well as the necessary dose to be administered, in this way we avoid bacterial resistance.

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We share with you an interesting video from the AtoZ Kidsdental channel that tells us about the drugs most used in pediatric dentistry.



This video explains why and teaches you how to do it safely using a simple 4 step method. Thanks to the RN Kid channel that offers us a very simple way to calculate the doses in children

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How well do fluoride treatments work at preventing tooth decay?

There is no doubt that prevention is the best way to avoid a number of diseases such as tooth decay. The recommendations for oral care are to brush your teeth daily, have a balanced diet and visit the dentist.

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In the dental office, procedures are performed that prevent the presence of cavities, such as the use of fluoride.

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We share a video from the Osmosis channel that explains in detail the benefits of fluoride in preventing tooth decay.

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