National Nursing Review : Nursing Study Resources & Health Tips

All you have to do with your mouth is, the least sensitive. From a simple wound up orthodontic discomfort that may occur in the mouth can be heavy.

Besides the known benefits that can have braces (as eliminate bruxism, improving oral health and avoid implants), it is true that you can also have a number of disadvantages or complications, we will try to summarizing.

One of them is the possibility of occurrence of caries and decalcification, and inflammation. But without doubt, one of the most common elements made when orthodontics is that it is not well structured with mouth and then comes pain. Discomfort in the articulation of the mouth may be another common complication when an orthodontic implant. (more…)

A white smile reflects good health and hygiene. In addition to that makes us look better. It is increasingly important to the image of our teeth, and not enough to have perfectly aligned teeth, now you do not like to see spots or stains on our teeth yellow.

To avoid unwanted color is important to maintain good hygiene. We brush our teeth at least 3 times a day, although it is highly recommended after every meal, especially when we drink coffee or tea. It is also advisable to use a mouthwash at least 2 times a day and floss, or interdental brushes at least once a day. (more…)

People of all ages groped to whiten your teeth through a variety of home remedies, like brushing and consistent over-the-counter whitening gel, and study visits the dentist for bleaching and other procedures.

There are many products available and the procedures that many people ask the best teeth whitening methods. The most common response by dental professionals is that the different methods work best for different people, and choosing the best teeth whitening strategy depends on a number of factors, especially the color and condition of the teeth of an individual and the desired result treatment. (more…)

Tooth enamel is usually exposed to a series of attacks that do not benefit at all: power anarchic, sugary sodas, meals at odd times … There are many men who suffer from this problem. Prevention in these cases is essential.

The destruction of the enamel, or the erosion of this protective layer of the teeth is much more prevalent than imagine. It is estimated that one in five patients who go to a dentist, for signs of deterioration at the level of dental enamel.

There are signs that do not lie. The teeth become more yellow in color and may appear some cracks in the bottom of the tooth. It is normal when brushing will resent some discomfort. Unfortunately, one does not realize that suffer this evil, until the deterioration of the enamel and is in a fairly advanced. (more…)

Against bad breath, and pasty mouth upon awakening, there are a number of tricks and hygiene rules can not be forgotten. The ideal is to get a scraping of the tongue, and do it every day and every time need a more thorough cleaning.

Bacteria and bad breath
The mouth is home to thousands of germs and bacteria that are responsible for the plaque that accumulates on teeth. Tartar is deposited on the teeth as much about language. This bacterial flora contributes to bad breath.

This phenomenon is accentuated, usually in men particularly, since language has a more raspy than women.

The specific attention to the language of men favoring the capture and retention and waste of all kinds of food particles, which are conducive to bacterial growth. (more…)

Herpes simplex primary (children typically contract) determines the acute herpetic gingivostomatitis. It is usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 but through the oro-genital contact, may be due to herpes simplex virus type 2 and begins with small blisters that break down quickly, forming ulcers.

When in the early stages is located, may resemble aphthous stomatitis, herpes but always strikes the primary gingiva and may affect other tissues, and aphthous stomatitis never affects the gingiva. (more…)

Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, however, if care to young, maintaining good oral hygiene can suffer significant illness. One of the most common is tooth decay.

What is tooth decay?
The cavity is a hole made in the tooth, caused by the accumulation of bacteria on its surface called plaque. The bacteria in plaque destroy the sugar you eat and turn it into acids.

tooth decay

These acids are very powerful and dissolve the enamel that covers the teeth. To avoid the appearance, it is important to have good oral hygiene that prevents open acids pass through the tooth enamel, going to attack and corrode the internal parts of the tooth. If the acid reaches the pain nerve endings appear. (more…)

Fluoride is a mineral that has many properties for our health and which are more prevalent than we think in our homes. It allows us, among other things, maintain a radiant smile.

Why is fluoride good? This question has an easy answer: it is the mineral needed to harden the tooth enamel and make them more resistant to wear. Help in the fight against tooth decay because it gets our teeth become stronger and healthier.

Fluoride

How can we take fluoride? There are two main ways to add fluoride to our teeth

1. Through the ingestion of food, water, salt or drops.
2. Through toothpaste, dental floss and mouthwashes.

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From time immemorial, the white teeth were seen as an icon of beauty and good health, now and ever before are being carried out many treatments for this purpose. From the social point of view is very important to have a beautiful smile. In a survey conducted by the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry, when respondents were asked what they would most like to improve your smile, more than 90% responded “teeth whiter and brighter”.

teeth whitening

There are several different tooth bleaching, some more effective than others, so it is useful to know the advantages and disadvantages of each others and should be the dentist who will decide the treatment that best suits your needs.

As important or more is the maintenance of the bleaching. Are there really toothpastes that can truly keep that white teeth whitening which are capable of two or three shades of our natural color?

The natural color of teeth depends in part on the thickness of enamel (translucency) and the color of the dentin (the soft tissue beneath the enamel), is affected by intrinsic stains (inside) and extrinsic (from outside). (more…)

If you have a coffee or an ice cream causes discomfort in your mouth, it’s probably because you have sensitive teeth. It is a common ailment, caused by the erosion of enamel or gum recession, but not without remedy.

sensitive teeth

Tooth sensitivity may present with discomfort in the brushing, eating hot or cold, or even with the contact on the tooth and with air. The first step is to go to a dentist, you must make sure that there are other problems that may be causing the sensitivity, such as a cavity or a crack in a tooth, for example. (more…)