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Why do I have white spots on my teeth?

White stains on teeth

White teeth can be a sign of excellent dental health, and some people do everything to make their smile as white as possible. These include daily brushing, regular teeth cleaning and the use of teeth whitening agents. But sometimes “white spots” form on the teeth.

This white shade is different from the rest of your teeth, and some find it annoying. White stains on teeth can be a sign of decay, so it is important to identify the cause.

Causes of white spots on teeth

White spots usually can form on the teeth for several reasons. Your dentist can explain certain causes and then determine the best way to treat your condition.

Common causes include:

Diet

If you eat too much acidic food, white stains can form on your teeth. This is because highly acidic foods eat away at your tooth enamel. Sour foods and beverages include carbonated beverages and certain fruits, such as lemon, orange and grapefruit. This outer layer protects your teeth from damage.

A diet rich in sugar also causes the formation of acid deposits that can corrode the enamel.

Acid reflux (GERD) is another trigger because it produces acid in the stomach, throat and mouth. As your tooth enamel breaks down, you may experience other symptoms such as sensitivity to cold or hot food and drink.

Fluorosis

Fluoride strengthens teeth and prevents decay, but too much fluoride in developing teeth can have the opposite effect, causing decay and discoloration. This can happen when children consume too many fluoridated drinks or swallow fluoride toothpaste.

Enamel hypoplasia

This disadvantage is related to the fact that it has less enamel than normal. Enamel hypoplasia can occur due to a nutritional deficiency that causes a loss of minerals in the tooth. The culprits include conditions like celiac disease, where the body has difficulty absorbing nutrients due to a weakened immune system.

Taking antibiotics can also interfere with nutrient absorption.

In addition, smoking during pregnancy can cause this condition in children. Other symptoms of enamel hypoplasia include grooves or lines on the teeth and tooth sensitivity.

Plaque accumulation

White stains on teeth can also be created due to the accumulation of bacterial plaque. This is the result of poor dental hygiene, such as irregular brushing or flossing. It can also occur as a side effect of wearing braces.

Sleeping with your mouth open

You may notice white spots on your teeth when you wake up in the morning and disappear after a few hours. This is often caused by sleeping with your mouth open all night. These white spots are formed by dehydrating the enamel surface of your teeth. Once the saliva gets on the teeth again, they will rehydrate and the white spots will disappear.

Bolest od prehlade može povećati vjerojatnost spavanja otvorenih usta.

Treatment of white spots on teeth

White stains on teeth can bother some, but there are a number of treatment options to remove those stains.

Microabrasion

This procedure removes the enamel layer from the tooth surface using mild abrasion. It can remove white stains and improve the appearance of teeth.

Whitening

Whitening is a procedure of teeth whitening that is performed under the supervision of a doctor. This procedure helps balance the color of the tooth enamel. The treatment effectively brightens the entire tooth to match the color of the white spots.

Whitening is not an effective treatment for people who have white spots on their teeth from excessive use of fluoride. This treatment can further whiten white spots, resulting in the spots taking on a different white hue.

How to prevent the formation of white spots on the teeth in children?

To prevent excessive exposure to fluoride in young children, monitor your children while brushing their teeth. You should not put too much paste on the brush, but apply the amount of peas on the brush.

Also, teach children not to swallow toothpaste while brushing. Monitor the amount of fluoride your child consumes and reduce the number of daily drinks if necessary. Fluoride is found in fruit juices, bottled water and soft drinks.

At Medikadent Polyclinic, we will successfully remove white stains from your teeth.

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Dental veneers for a perfect smile!

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Advantages of veneers:

* Veneers are strong and long lasting

* have the surface of the natural appearance of tooth enamel

* it is necessary to remove less tooth enamel than when placing crowns

Dental veneers are possible solution to help you achieve the look you want.

Dental veneers are thin covers that adhere to teeth to give your teeth a completely natural perfect smile.

Veneers are placed over the front (visible) part of the tooth, which are connected, ie cemented to the front surface of the tooth, effectively changing their color, shape, size / length.

They are used to improve the aesthetics of teeth and smiles.

Veneers can be used to correct a wide range of dental problems, such as:

* teeth that are stained and cannot be bleached by whitening

* chipped or worn teeth

* uneven spaces or large space between the upper front teeth

Veneers are considered the pinnacle of cosmetic dentistry because they can make a man’s smile perfect.

Steps for setting veneers:

To prepare the teeth, the dentist usually removes a small amount of enamel from the front and side of the teeth.

This makes room for veneers so your teeth look natural.

The dentist leaves an impression and the impression is sent to the dental laboratory, which makes porcelain veneers according to its needs according to your teeth.

This may take several days.

The dentist, meanwhile, can give you temporary wear scales.

At the next visit, the dentist puts veneers on the teeth to check the fit and shape.

After any adjustments, the teeth are cleaned and the veneers are glued to the tooth.

Further changes may be made at a later date.

Before the veneers it is necessary:

That your teeth and gums are healthy before you get veneers.

What should you think about before making dental veneers?

If you want to improve the aesthetics of your natural teeth in the smile zone, veneers could be the perfect solution. However, indications for veneers are limited and the dentist must determine if they are the best solution for your condition. Before you decide on veneers, we advise you to think about the desired color of your future smile and decide what exactly you want to correct.

This is important because it greatly influences the decision of how many teeth will cover the veneers and whether the remaining teeth will whiten.

If you suffer from some form of bruxism (grinding teeth, clenching the jaws …), it is important to inform your dentist before you get dental veneers. After cementing, you will need to make a night shield or splint (learn more about splints here) to protect your teeth and veneers from damage (breaking or chipping).

See the prices of Veneers in our PRICE LIST.

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Endodontics – treatment of tooth root canals

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Inflammation of the pulp is defined by the symptoms such as pain and severe sensitivity to heat or cold. The pulp can also be sensitive if it is only irritated by a deep caries that has not yet affected it. Your dentist can assess the condition of the tooth and if the pulp is affected, treatment of the tooth canal is required. Before starting, it is advisable to have an X-ray of the teeth so that we can assess the condition of the teeth and the appearance of the canal. Endodontic procedure consists of opening the pulp chamber and removing the contents from it (so-called nerve extraction), cleaning and filling the root canals.

Modern machine endodontics practically cancels the later possibility of inflammation, in which case we are talking about 100% tooth healing. An endodontically well-treated tooth can serve for many more years and be subsequently used as a bridge or crown support.

How does inflammation of the dental nerve occur?

If a tooth affected by caries is not treated in time, caries bacteria and their products destroy the hard tooth tissue and find their way into the space of the dental nerve (pulp), which results in pulpitis – inflammation. When caries finds its way to the dental nerve, an inflammatory reaction occurs, followed by sensitivity to hot and cold stimuli, then spontaneous unpleasant pains and even swelling of the face near the affected tooth. Swelling is the body’s reaction to bacteria that have passed through the tooth and exited into the bone and soft tissues of the face. In addition to endodontic surgery, this condition is also treated with antibiotics. If the inflammation is not so strong, violent and rapid, a chronic process occurs, a granuloma that represents an attempt by the body to establish balance and curb the inflammation to a limited area of the root tip. Granuloma can be unrecognized for a long time, without symptoms, until the relationship between the body’s defenses and the attacker – bacteria – is disturbed; then the inflammation spreads, the tooth starts to hurt, the face swells, etc.

There are two options for performing endodontics

The first option is to open the pulp chamber and put a means that will numb the nerve after a few days. Another option is to remove (with anesthesia!) The pulp the same day without a numbing agent.

Some teeth are single-rooted, while others are multi-rooted. Single-rooted teeth usually have one or two root canals, while multi-rooted teeth usually have three or four. It is important to find all the canals, clean them well and disinfect them so that new inflammation does not occur.

After cleaning the canals by manual or machine techniques, the canals are filled with a replacement substance that prevents bacteria from entering the tooth and creating a new infection. After the therapy, a control X-ray was taken. If everything is in order, you can start making a new filling (filling) or crown, depending on the condition of the tooth.

Pain during and after endodontics

Pain after application of a numbing agent (“drug applied”) – in order to numb the nerve, a paraformaldehyde preparation is applied to the nerve surface. The most commonly used preparations also contain an anesthetic, however, due to the process of nerve death, an unpleasant pain is felt, which usually stops after 1-2 days. Then the therapy of choice is to take an analgesic orally to relieve the pain, but if it intensifies it is necessary to contact a dentist.

Pain after endodontics – endodontic surgery is one of the most demanding procedures in dentistry and recovery from inflammation is sometimes longer than expected. In a number of cases, the pain occurs after the endodontic procedure is completed, mostly as a reaction of the tissue to the filling. The pain is relieved with analgesics and stops after a few days.

Other reasons for the pain are as follows:

during cleaning it is possible that tissue irritation has occurred in the area of the root tip, caused by instrumentation over the root tip. The pain is relieved with oral analgesics and passes after a few days.
despite a well-made endodontics, a well-cleaned, disinfected, and filled canal, inflammation is possible even after endodontics due to bacteria that are in the surrounding bone. Since the source of the infection has been removed (nerve), your immune system will get rid of the remaining bacteria.
it is possible that the canal is infected even after endodontics when temporary or permanent filling leaks and allows salivary bacteria to accumulate around the root canal filling. The therapy is then the removal of the infected filling and a new endodotic procedure.

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OXY Premium implants

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These are sophisticated titanium screws that are installed in the jawbone as a replacement for the natural roots of the teeth, or as supports for crowns, bridges or dentures.

Premium implants look and function like natural teeth and in the jaw they stop the process of bone resorption and the consequent withdrawal of the gums.

Composition and warranty of OXY PREMIUM implants

OXY PREMIUM implants are made of pure titanium with a high degree of its biocompatibility – the property that in a living organism it does not cause a reaction to a foreign body, is not resorbed, is not toxic or carcinogenic and completely adheres to bone.

The premium group of implants is characterized by the high purity of the titanium from which they are made, they do not contain any additional impurities such as nickel, cobalt or other metals, which is extremely important for patients with allergic reactions to metals or their alloys.

OXY Premium implants have many abutments that provide the dentist with a large number of possibilities to ultimately produce aesthetically and functionally phenomenal prosthetic work from a complex situation.

The outer surface of the implant is perfectly treated, which promotes adhesion to the bone

Each implant has a specially treated outer surface, and with Premium implants this is done so precisely and perfectly that these implants allow us a much earlier load, which was not the case before their installation because we still had to wait a while before the implant implanted a prosthetic replacement and crown.

Guarantees and certificates

For the Premium implant during installation, you receive a certificate by which OXY guarantees the quality of the implant, the implant booklet, ie the passport, and gives a lifetime guarantee, but also that in 100 years it will have produced all prosthetic components that match the implant.

The prosthetic part is perfectly compatible with the implant

Another reason why we use OXY Premium implants. The prosthetic parts that enter the implant are so well made that the fit of the prosthetic part into the implant is made perfectly. In the event that there is a small or even micrometer displacement in the joint of the implant and the prosthetic part, during the transmission of forces in the bite, there may be increased resorption or loss of bone along the implant head due to this displacement. With OXY Premium implants, this connection is so strong and precise that this danger simply does not exist.

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Periodontitis and cardiovascular disease

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How these diseases are related?

Both periodontitis and cardiovascular disease are common, widespread, chronic non-communicable diseases, whose prevalence increases with age. There is scientific evidence of an association between the two forms of the disease, and periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and stroke.

There are common lifestyle factors that exacerbate both periodontitis and cardiovascular disease – such as smoking, stress, obesity, diabetes and unhealthy diet.

Oral health and heart disease are linked to the spread of bacteria and other microbes from the mouth to other parts of the body through the bloodstream. When bacteria reach the heart, they can infect the affected area and cause inflammation. The result of such an infection are diseases such as endocarditis, ie infection of the inner lining of the heart.

Gum disease can be associated with certain heart diseases. Overall data show that chronic gum disease may contribute to the development of heart disease which is the leading cause of death in men and women.

How does this happen?

Gum disease is a bacterial infection that can affect conditions outside the mouth. In heart disease, one theory is that gum disease can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream where they attach to fatty deposits in the blood vessels of the heart. This condition can cause blood clots and can lead to heart attacks. So make sure you brush your teeth properly and visit the dentist regularly.

If you have certain heart diseases, there is a risk of developing bacterial endocarditis – an infection of the lining of the heart or valves. Whenever bleeding occurs in the mouth, oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream and can settle on abnormal heart valves or tissues weakened by an existing heart problem or heart condition. In these cases, the infection can damage or even destroy the heart valves or tissue.

“Oral health is a window into your overall health”

MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION OF GUM DISEASE

Good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups are the best way to protect yourself from developing periodontitis and heart disease. By taking care of your oral health, you can protect yourself from developing a link between oral health and heart disease, and keep your smile healthy, clean and beautiful throughout your life.

Did you know that your oral health offers indications of your overall health or that mouth problems can affect the rest of your body? Protect yourself by learning more about the connection between oral and overall health.

What is the relationship between oral health and overall health?

As with other parts of the body, your mouth is teeming with bacteria that are mostly harmless. But your mouth is the entry point into the digestive and airways, and some of these bacteria can cause disease.

Usually the body’s natural defenses and good oral hygiene, such as daily brushing and cleaning with an interdental brush, keep bacteria under control. However, without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that could lead to oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease, and later to periodontitis and cardiovascular disease. Although the link is not fully understood, some research suggests that heart disease, clogged arteries, and stroke could be linked to inflammation and infections that oral bacteria can cause.

How can I protect my oral health?

To protect your oral health, maintain good oral hygiene on a daily basis.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a soft bristle toothbrush using fluoride toothpaste, use an interdental brush and mouthwash.

Replace the toothbrush every three months or sooner if the bristles crack or wear out.

Schedule regular dental checkups.

Also, consult a dentist as soon as an oral health problem occurs.

Taking care of your oral health is an investment in your overall health.

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the truth about teeth

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Your teeth are amazing!

Here are some “truths about teeth” that prove that your teeth are truly extraordinary.

Teeth are a very important part of your body. Without teeth you wouldn’t be able to smile, eat the food you love, or talk to people. We all know that regular dental monitoring will keep your teeth healthy, but do you know these fun facts?

Did you know this about your teeth?

The enamel on the upper surface of your tooth is the heaviest part of the whole body.
Human mouths contain more bacteria than humans on Earth.
The taste buds have a lifespan of about 10 days and need about 1 to 2 weeks to regenerate.
The tooth is the only part of the body that cannot heal on its own.
You can only see 1/3 of the teeth. The other 2/3 is hidden under your gums.
When you do not use dental floss, you miss cleaning about 35% of the tooth surface.
Dental floss can extend life expectancy by up to 6 years as it reduces the chances of infectious diseases and can even prevent heart attack.

Your smile is a true sign of your individuality!

90% of systemic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, are related to your oral health.
A sore jaw in combination with chest pain can signal a heart attack – especially in women.
It is important that the toothbrush is dry because bacteria grow faster on wet surfaces.
Tooth decay is the second most common disease after a cold.
The average woman smiles 62 times a day, while men smile only 8 times a day.
60% of adults are attracted to someone just by their smile.
On average, people spend about 38 days brushing their teeth.
Your teeth are as unique as your fingerprints, no two sets are the same.
For life, your mouth will create enough saliva to fill two pools!
Teeth can tell stories about you. Scientists can say a lot about us just by examining our teeth.
Did you know that our teeth reveal how old we are, what we eat and drink?
Whether we’re talking about the 20 “baby teeth” that serve us in childhood or the 32 permanent teeth we have in adulthood, no two teeth are exactly the same shape and size.
Each tooth in the mouth has its own unique profile, and teeth also vary greatly from person to person.

A smile is the best you can wear, so it’s important to take care of your teeth.

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Orthodonic therapy-dental braces

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Orthodontics deals with correcting the incorrect position of teeth (braces), and the relationship between the jaws, during growth and development and later in life. The goal of orthodontics is not exclusively aesthetics as is common opinion, because properly placed teeth are not only beautiful but also important for the health of the entire masticatory system, jaw joint and muscles and the surrounding tooth tissue.

The correct position of the teeth in the jaw and the correct ratio of the upper and lower jaw enables even transmission of chewing forces and thus protects the supporting tissue of the teeth and the teeth from overload, excessive wear and decay and reduces or eliminates problems in the jaw joint.

Orthodontic therapy can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the therapy for creating a beautiful smile. Orthodontic braces are no longer just for children. Dental braces in old age can improve self-confidence and appearance, but improving the health of gums and teeth is equally important. Orthodontic therapy involves placing the teeth in the best possible position and achieving harmony of the mouth and jaw. Orthodontic braces today meet high aesthetic criteria so they are barely noticeable. Orthodontic appliances can be:

The fixed orthodontic appliance consists of braces on the teeth and a wire that transmits the force to the braces
The mobile device is made in the dental laboratory and it can be removed by patient himself.

The latest hit in orthodontics are Aligneri – invisible / transparent braces, transparent splints for tooth correction. There are no locks, no wires or rubber bands but the patient gets 10 to 20 splints, which he changes every two weeks. He wears them constantly, except when he eats and drinks, and straightening takes 9 to 15 months – which is twice as long as with fixed appliances.

However, the therapeutic possibilities of these systems are very limited and are applicable only in certain, simpler cases. Therapy is usually carried out in adolescence, but is possible at any age. There is no age limit for orthodontic therapy.

TYPES OF DENTAL APPLIANCES

FIXED APPLIANCES

with metal locks -this is the oldest generation of fixed braces but very effective. It consists of metal locks that are glued to the teeth and connected with wire, which then work together to move the teeth. Although they do the orthodontic part of the job very well, some patients are not in favor of it because it is quite visible on the teeth as an aid.
On the other hand, for some it can serve as a fashion accessory
with ceramic locks / aesthetic braces – almost invisible because they are either tooth-colored or completely transparent, and patients are happy to wear them For a simple reason – such aesthetic locks work on the same or similar principle as metal, and also serve as a cosmetic purposes, are not visible as metal.

MOBILE DENTAL APPLIANCES

classic mobile device – which can be removed when the patient does not want to wear it, usually at school, at work, during socializing. Such a brace consists of an acrylic base from which come out wires that will force forces on the teeth to be moved.
Medikadent aligner – transparent or invisible brace – is a set of transparent splints that are made according to precise jaw impressions with special CAD / CAM technology. Under the guidance of an expert, a therapy simulation is created, with one splint made for each phase of tooth movement. According to predetermined parameters for individual cases, the software determines how many phases or splints are needed for each patient.

First visit to an orthodontist

The first visit to the orthodontist should be in the 7th year of the child’s life as a preventive examination if some irregularities need to be treated earlier, so as not to develop into a more serious problem that is more difficult to solve, and most anomalies are best treated between 8 and 14 . years.

Is it too late for braces in your twenties?

Orthodontic braces are also very topical in the twenties although dental correction is possible at any age. Twenty-year-olds are mostly motivated by the desire to achieve a flawless smile, but there are also much more “serious” and justified reasons, for example, when the loss of certain back teeth leads to a disturbance of statics in the mouth. The highest quality and most efficient are fixed appliances, and those that are attached to the front part of the tooth. The dental braces available at the Medikadent polyclinic are elegant, with thin titanium and nickel wires and locks that have become a kind of fashion accessory.

Orthodontic therapy in adults

An increasing number of adult patients are opting for orthodontic therapy in order to, among other things, create a good foundation for further prosthetic or implant reconstruction.

Orthodontic therapy can be successful at any age, and the experiences of experts from the Medikadent polyclinic show that adults especially appreciate the therapy for creating a beautiful smile. Orthodontic therapy in adulthood can improve self-confidence and appearance, but improving the health of the gums and teeth is equally important.

Benefits of orthodontic therapy in adults:

a beautiful smile that will result in self-confidence in the patient
improved ability to clean and maintain hygiene thus reducing the possibility of caries and tooth loss
reduces the possibility of other orthodontic problems such as improper wear of the tooth surface, irregularities in the joint (which can lead to headaches and neck pain)
corrects bad habits such as gnashing teeth
improves speech, facial harmony and mouth closing

The importance of oral hygiene

During the entire duration of orthodontic therapy, special attention should be paid to maintaining oral hygiene. Various elements attached to the teeth (rings, braces, wires) make it much more difficult to access all surfaces of the teeth, which leads to increased accumulation of plaque.

Measures to maintain oral hygiene in wearers of orthodontic appliances are somewhat different from the usual ones. The area around the locks and under the wires should be thoroughly cleaned with a brush. This is achieved by patiently brushing in different directions whereby the brush is placed at different inclinations so that the bristles can break through between the wires and brackets to all tooth surfaces.

Ordinary brushes or special brushes intended for brushing teeth under orthodontic appliances can be used for brushing. They are adapted to the dimensions and shape of the head so that they allow easier access to the areas under the wires and locks. Interdental brushes can also help a lot in maintaining hygiene, since it is almost impossible to thoroughly clean the interdental areas in the presence of a fixed device with an ordinary brush.

What when orthodontic therapy is over?

After the active part of the therapy in which the fixed appliance is worn on the teeth, retention follows. Retainers are mobile and fixed, and depending on your wishes and the orthodontist’s recommendations, you can wear a mobile or fixed retainer.

Mobile retainer that are worn after removing the fixed appliance, and serve to keep the teeth in their correct position until the bones, gums, lips and cheeks adapt to the new situation. Retainers must be worn exactly following the instructions, otherwise the teeth may return to their original position. It is usually necessary to wear the retainer 24 hours a day for the first 4 months after removing the braces. Gradually, the wearing time will be reduced to only 1-2 hours of day and night wear. As in all medical procedures, it is important to listen to the expert advice of an orthodontist who will recommend wearing braces based on previous stages of therapy and best practices of orthodontics.

The fixed retainer is glued to the inside of the teeth. It is not visible, does not interfere with eating and speaking, and guarantees the stability of the achieved results. A fixed retainer is glued to your teeth for a certain amount of time and thus keeps them in a certain position. The length of wearing is prescribed by the orthodontist, depending on the severity of the corrected anomaly.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF A MOBILE RETAINER

With your retainer, you will also receive a special box in which you will store it until you carry it. Don’t keep it in water until you carry it – it can build up limescale. You can wash it in cold water with a toothbrush, preferably without toothpaste. For even easier cleaning, it is best to use tablets for cleaning mobile appliances.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION

There are a few simple rules to follow to use the mobile retainer in the best possible way and protect it from structural and aesthetic damage:

Be sure to remove the retainer before eating
While wearing the retainer, you should only drink still water
Be sure to remove the retainer when drinking colored beverages (coffee, juices, teas)
If you smoke, be sure to remove the retainer.
Remove the retainer when brushing your teeth.
Always put a retainer on freshly brushed teeth. Retainer is made of plastic – so don’t expose it to hot liquids and high temperatures – it could change shape and lose its function.

Beautiful, healthy and correct teeth contribute to self-confidence, and thus success and satisfaction in everyday life, but the goal of orthodontics is not exclusively aesthetics, because properly placed teeth are important for the health of the entire masticatory system, jaw and muscles and surrounding tooth tissue.

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Bruxism – gnashing or clenching of teeth

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Bruxism is caused by many factors, the primary one is psychological stress. It usually occurs during adolescence, but can also occur in children. Although there is no fully effective therapy, night guard are most commonly used today.

Signs and symptoms of bruxism may include:

Loud scraping or clenching of teeth
Teeth of worn surfaces, teeth that are cracked or wobbly
Pain in jaw, neck or face
Worn tooth ename
Increased pain or tooth sensitivity
Tired or tight jaw muscles or a locked jaw that will not fully open / close
Pain that appears to be present in the ear
Headache that begins in the temple
Damage to the inside of the cheek caused by chewing
Sleep disorder

Bruxism can occur during sleep or in the waking state.

Nocturnal bruxism is associated with neurotransmitter abnormalities and is associated mainly with the REM phase of sleep. Daily bruxism is caused by hypersensitivity of the central nervous system and there is a conversion of emotional tension into a motor response manifested by increased tone of the masticatory muscles.

Factors influencing the occurrence of bruxism

Stress: Daily stress, anxiety, anger and frustration can lead to bruxism
Age: Bruxism occurs during adolescence (11 to 21 years), but can also occur in children
Personality type: if you have a personality that is aggressive, competitive or hyperactive, the risk of developing bruxism is increased.
Medications and other substances: Bruxism may be a side effect of some medications such as antidepressants. Consuming tobacco, alcohol, coffee, or using recreational drugs can increase the risk of bruxism.
Family members with bruxism: Your family members may have bruxism or a medical history.
Other disorders: Bruxism may be associated with some disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), epilepsy, sleep disorders and attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder

Diagnosing bruxism:

Bruxism is a disorder characterized by gnashing and grinding of teeth and / or squeezing of the lower jaw. It is a very common problem and some people are not even aware of the problem due to unexpressed symptoms. About 85% of people gnash their teeth at some point in their lives, but only 5% of them develop clinical symptoms.

Bruxism is most often noticed because of its destructive effect on the teeth, and less often because of the gnashing process itself. I can notice:

Abrasive veneers, abrasions and other changes on hard dental tissues
Influence on tooth mobility
Increased tone and hypertrophy of the masticatory muscles
Headache and pain in the masticatory muscles
Changes in temporomandibular joints

How to alleviate the symptoms of bruxism

To alleviate the symptoms caused by bruxism, your dentist will make a splint for you to wear during sleep. A splint is an aid whose effect is best seen in patients who report early, when the changes in the teeth are minimal. Then all damages that could have occurred are prevented. Sponge is a simple therapy that requires the cooperation of the patient because the patient has to wear it every night, and it is worn mostly on the upper jaw. It is made so that the dentist takes a jaw impression and sends it to the laboratory, which makes it based on the impression and can be finished on the first visit. If the effects of bruxism are not stopped, serious dental problems can occur, which become a time and financial burden. Do not wait for the disease to progress. If you notice symptoms of bruxism contact us.

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Food for healthy teeth

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Proper oral hygiene is key to maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. Research has shown that certain foods can also help prevent oral disease.

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A smile is our superpower

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A smile is an action by which we demonstrate the relaxation of an individual through non-verbal and facial communications and feelings such as security, playfulness, relaxation, joy, happiness, love, peace, comfort, pleasure and so on. A smile is inherent in the human species and may or may not be related to a humorous, fun and witty situation at the moment. A smile is often an automatic reaction to a harmless and unpredictable situation that has surprised us.

The very act of laughing improves our mood, strengthens our immunity and relieves us of stress – and these are just some of the superpowers hidden behind a smile, a universal sign of happiness, friendship and good intentions.

“We laughed even before we were born”

Although babies learn most things by observing their surroundings and the people around them, laughing is not one of them. Babies are born with the ability to smile! Even babies born blind smile when they hear a human voice. Kids laugh up to 400 times a day!

EVERYONE LAUGHS

A smile is one of the basic, biologically unique expressions of all people in the world.

It has been proven that a smile in all cultures of the world has a unique meaning.

A smile is the most common form of communication

A smile is the most recognizable facial expression in the world. But this emotion is not only the most recognizable, it is also the most common. More than 30% of adults laugh more than 20 times a day, and less than 14% laugh less than five times a day.

Laughter is contagious, and research has shown that respondents simply have no control over their facial muscles when someone around them laughs.

Laughing is healthy

Laughter is the strongest antidote to stress, and laughing 100 times a day is just as effective as 15 minutes of cycling. In addition to improving mood which automatically reduces stress levels, laughing helps your body fight infections, reduces pain and strengthens the immune system.

A smile sends a signal to the brain of positive emotions that create a feeling of comfort and satisfaction. This activates the release of neuropeptides that act in the fight against stress, which enable communication with neural networks. In other words, when we laugh, the whole body receives a message of happiness and contentment, and at the same time secretes the known hormones of happiness, ie the neurotransmitters dopamine, endorphins and serotonin.

Endorphins (a natural ‘painkiller’) have this wonderful ability to give us a sense of happiness, and when we laugh, they are released in our brain. So, even if you are not happy when you start laughing, it is quite certain that you will be much happier and that you will feel better after just a few moments.

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”

How does laugh affect the body?

Scientific studies have proven that people are prettier when they laugh and look younger. When you smile, people treat you differently. They view you as attractive, confident, relaxed and honest individuals.

Numerous other studies have confirmed that both men and women are more attracted to images of people making eye contact and laughing, compared to those who did not. Humor generally reduces stress, relaxes and sheds more positive light on the situation you are in. He is also a consumer of energy, and research has shown that just a few minutes of laughter activates as many muscles in the body as a few minutes of cycling. It increases your heart rate and deepens your breathing, and in addition to relaxing, you also lose calories. Therefore, do not forget to add laughter to your healthy lifestyle – the results will be great.

How does laught affect the people around you?

Did you know that laughing is contagious? The part of your brain that is responsible for recognizing emotional nonverbal messages, after recognizing a smile, automatically (unconsciously) takes it over and in response to the one who laughs. In other words, if you smile at someone, that person probably won’t be able to restrain themselves without laughing at you. Interesting, isn’t it?

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