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
Tobacco and Oral-Dental Health
At Clinicas Udemax, when we talk to our patients about the effects of tobacco in the mouth they always think of bad breath "Halitosis" and stains on the teeth, the worst effect goes almost always unnoticed. Tobacco is linked to
State-of-the-art endodontics
Rotary Systems are the new generation of endodontic instruments. At Clinicas Udemax they allow us to carry out treatment that was previously considered more difficult in a more effective and simple way
Why are we afraid of the dentist?
Fear is a feeling that can rarely be controlled but many times it can be 'trained'/'stimulated'. A study says that between 10 and 15% of the population feels fear or anxiety when they know they have to go to the dentist
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
Fixed prostheses (crowns) on implants
The crown (or cap) is a type of fixed dental implant intended to replace the shape, function and appearance of a damaged tooth; it improves aesthetics, chewing and prevents possible movement of neighbouring teeth. It is usually a total porcelain covering,
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
Dental implants for life
Today's dental implants. A treatment "for life". Unfortunately, there is no dental treatment that is for life. Our own teeth are not for life, nor is a material (in this case titanium) that is external to our body. At Clinicas Udemax, we make