5 dangers of vaping for dental health
Vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes, has gained popularity in recent years as a seemingly safer alternative to traditional tobacco. However, many smokers and non-smokers, including young people, are unaware of the dangers that vaping can have on their dental
Corrosion of dental materials
Corrosion, the degree of degradation of materials due to electrochemical attack, is a problem when metal implants or fillings or orthodontic appliances are placed in the hostile electrolytic environment provided by the human mouth. For dental implants, biocompatibility depends on
Periodontal disease delays the possibility of pregnancy.
At the annual meeting of the European Society for Human Reproduction, the Smile study was presented, indicating that periodontal disease (pyorrhoea) makes it more difficult for women to become pregnant. This pathology caused a delay of seven months in conceiving, above
Periodontal and cardiovascular disease
Clinicas Udemax reports that scientific evidence confirms the relationship between gum disease and heart problems. Now, for the first time in Spain, cardiologists and dentists are joining hands to fight together in the prevention of both pathologies. Although society may believe
Coconut oil
Recent studies by the UK Society for Microbiology showed that coconut oil prevents the growth of one of the bacteria responsible for tooth decay and is also able to inhibit the growth of fungi responsible for mouth ulcers. The team studied
Cancer and Periodontal Disease
Oral ill health and pancreatic cancer. A recent Harvard University study has concluded that men with a history of gum disease may be at increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. After assessing factors such as age, smoking, diabetes, obesity, diet and other
Which toothpaste should we use?
The eternal question: What is the right toothpaste for brushing our teeth? We understand the problem because nowadays, there are so many and so varied that it is difficult to choose. In this case it is very important to know the
The relationship between migraine and the mouth
Is the mouth responsible for migraine? Migraine is a sharp pain that usually affects half of the head, with a throbbing quality, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, and intolerance to light, noise and any exercise, which is why the patient tends
Removable prostheses
Tooth loss can be due to different causes, such as periodontal disease, caries, trauma or tumours. It can lead to the separation of teeth, with the consequent increase in food retention, increased plaque formation and the possibility of caries and
Do you feel pins and needles in your teeth?
Have you ever had a cold sensation in a tooth? Have you ever felt the prick when you feel a cold or hot liquid or food? It is probably tooth sensitivity. There are many causes that can provoke such pain in