Lifestyle
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Allergies and oral health
Pollen or dust allergy can affect oral health The Spanish Society of Periodontics and Osseointegration (SEPA) provides 5 tips to alleviate the consequences of allergy on oral health. Common Effects of Allergy: Pain and sensitivity In order to fight external agents that cause allergy to our body such as pollen or dust, the immune system of the airways secretes mucus. This can accumulate in the maxillary sinuses and exert pressure on the upper molar teeth causing pain in the area. Dehydration, dry mouth, caries and bad breath Taking certain antihistamine medications against allergy symptoms can cause, as a side effect, dry mouth. Having the nostrils clogged by the mucus, we…
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Personalized tooth whitening
100% personalized teeth whitening supervised by our dentists and performed by qualified professionals As the General Council of Dentists of Spain says, teeth whitening should be performed under the supervision of a dentist. It is a dental treatment that requires the control of a dentist and be carried out by qualified professionals. In addition, it must be borne in mind that each person is different and, therefore, at the M. Castellsagué Dental Center we have always done personalized teeth whitening and, now, we have incorporated even more specific new ones. CLINICAL BLEACHING Clinical whitening is a bleaching that is performed 100% in the dental clinic and is carried out by a qualified…
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9 tips to protect children’s oral health in summer
Summer holidays are a time of routine changes that can lead to dental health problems Changes in eating habits and hygiene can encourage the appearance of caries in children, which is why the Official College of Dentists and Stomatologists of Valencia (ICOEV) provides the following basic tips to avoid childhood caries during the holidays: Follow good oral hygiene daily Brush your teeth after each meal. Count on the help of an adult. Follow the recommended doses of fluoride toothpaste and prevent them from swallowing it. Follow a balanced diet. Avoid excessive consumption of foods rich in sugar, acids or sticky foods and limiting the consumption of soft drinks, sweets, smoothies, juices, ice cream, etc. In the case of…
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The geographical language, what is it?
What happens on the tongue spots appear in the form of a map of the world? Geographic language is an inflammatory alteration of the tongue that generates irregular, smooth, red spots with a white contour, according to the National Health Service (NHS). It is popularly known as “geographical language“, because the set of drawings that form the spots on the tongue looks like a mundi map. The scientific name is benign migratory glossitis, because it is a type of glossitis in which spots can vary in size and move. It is a condition that is not contagious or dangerous and does not affect the sense of taste, but if the symptoms persist…
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How to care for a dental crown or “sheath”?
9 tips for extending the life of a dental crown The dental crown is a custom-made dental sheath that is placed on the visible part of a tooth that has suffered a certain fracture or that has been weakened after a large caries or pulparia infection and requires a greater reconstruction than a filling or inlay. The crown allows you to recover the functionality of the damaged tooth. In addition, it is designed and manufactured in a personalized way with the appearance of a natural tooth so that the change is not noticeable. The materials used are premium in quality, durable and high durability, but this does not mean that it should…
