What are the causes of white spots on teeth?

The white spots have the appearance of intense white clouds on the enamel surface, which affects aesthetics and in some cases shows poor oral hygiene.

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It can occur in both primary and permanent dentition, and a professional evaluation is necessary to determine what is the cause of the white spots and perform an appropriate treatment.

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Early Orthodontic Treatment: The Essential Knowledge for a General Dental Practitioner

Early orthodontic evaluation is necessary to prevent and intercept occlusion problems that the pediatric patient may present. In this way, we prevent the factors that influence malocclusion from being intercepted and rehabilitated.

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The general dentist must know what are the characteristics of occlusion in infants, to identify the habits or factors that can generate a pathology.

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Tooth Preparation for Stainless Steel Crown - Step by step

Steel crowns in pediatric dentistry are used to restore a tooth that has lost a lot of structure due to decay or trauma. Returns the chewing and occlusion functions necessary for the patient's oral health

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It is economical and quick to prepare and install, that is why it is used to this day, perhaps its only disadvantage is aesthetics.

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How do medications affect your oral health?

Perhaps not everyone knows it, but drugs can also affect oral health, so it is important that they are prescribed by a health professional. Self-medication can influence general and oral health.

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The dentist must know the adverse reactions that some medications present, in order to identify them and recommend the appropriate treatment.

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Which Crown Do You Need to Use? Metal vs Metal Free, Which is the Best

Dental crowns are used to restore teeth that have suffered cavities or traumas that have compromised a large part of their dental structure and a resin or inlay is not indicated.

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Dental crowns can be made of metal or porcelain. Both materials present benefits to the patient that must be explained by the operator.

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How to Manage a Pediatric Patient with Oral Ulcers

Oral ulcers is a circumscribed lesion with a yellowish-white appearance and it is common to find this type of lesion in the oral cavity of a child. These ulcers can be present for different reasons, such as: due to an accident, or when immunity is compromised.

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The symptoms are diverse, it can appear: irritation, itching, even fever and general malaise. Treatment is necessary to prevent these injuries from causing greater discomfort to communicate and eat.

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What Are Orthodontic Elastics?

During orthodontic treatment, a series of devices are used that have a defined function and characteristic. The goal is the successful outcome of orthodontic treatment.

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The elastics are placed joining both arches and correct the bite by performing movements that the arches cannot perform. The orthodontist must train the patient how to change elastics.



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