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Caries en Dientes de Leche ¡Los dientes de leche pueden tener caries! La caries es una enfermedad ocasionada por bacterias La caries daña y deteriora los dientes. Las bacterias en la boca se alimentan de los azúcares de los alimentos y las bebidas que su hijo ingiere. Las bacterias producen ácidos que pueden deteriorar laContinue reading “Caries en Dientes de Leche”

Dry Mouth The complaint of dry mouth — also called xerostomia (zero-STOW-me-uh) — is often caused by a low flow of saliva. Saliva coats and moistens oral tissues. It cleanses your mouth and helps digest foods as they are chewed. But, if you do not make enough saliva, harmful germs can grow in your mouth. Having aContinue reading “Dry Mouth”

Dental Veneers – Improve Your Smile Improve your smile with veneers Veneers are thin shells of dental material that are custom-made to fit your teeth. They look like natural teeth, but without imperfections. Veneers can be used to correct a wide range of dental issues, such as: Enamel that is worn, dull or chipped StainedContinue reading “Dental Veneers – Improve Your Smile”

Dental Sealants Protecting teeth, preventing decay Dental Sealants Are an Easy Way to Help Keep Teeth Healthy A dental sealant is a thin plastic coating that is put on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. The sealant material flows into the pits and grooves on those surfaces and acts like a barrier, protecting enamel by “sealingContinue reading “Dental Sealants Protecting teeth, preventing decay”

Dental Sealants Protecting teeth, preventing decay Dental Sealants Are an Easy Way to Help Keep Teeth Healthy A dental sealant is a thin plastic coating that is put on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. The sealant material flows into the pits and grooves on those surfaces and acts like a barrier, protecting enamel by “sealingContinue reading “Dental Sealants Protecting teeth, preventing decay”

Diabetes and Your Oral Health Diabetes can affect your teeth, gums and the overall health of your mouth. This brochure reviews the oral health problems that are related to diabetes and the steps you can take to lower your risks and stay on top of your overall health. Oral Health Problems Related to Diabetes Are:Continue reading “Diabetes and Your Oral Health”

Tooth Decay Tooth decay is a disease that damages and breaks down teeth Your teeth have a hard, outer layer, called enamel (e-NAM-uhl); a middle layer, called dentin; and a center, which contains the nerves and blood vessels, known as the pulp chamber. Tooth decay can affect each layer of your tooth, and the moreContinue reading “Tooth Decay”

Sometimes, teeth need to be removed due to decay, disease, or trauma. When you get a tooth “pulled,” it’s called an extraction. It’s natural that changes will occur in your mouth after the procedure. Here are some general guidelines to help promote healing, prevent complications, and make you more comfortable while you recover. Follow allContinue reading “Tooth Extraction: Post-Operative Instructions”

What is the focus of your child’s beautiful SMILE? Strong, healthy teeth! Baby teeth-also called primary teeth-are important in the growth and development of a child. Baby teeth can help your child chew foods and speak. They also hold space in the jaws for adult teeth that are growing under the gums. Babies are bornContinue reading “Your Child’s First Dental Visit”

Removable Partial Dentures If you have missing teeth, a removable partial denture is one way to replace them. These are a few of the advantages of a removable partial denture: It can be easier for you to chew food. You can speak better if your speech has changed due to missing teeth. Your cheeks andContinue reading “Removable Partial Dentures”