Some patients are convinced that once they get a dental crown, it won't last them longer than 3 years and, eventually, they'd have to remove the tooth. Despite the fact that this is no longer the case, there are patients who are still trying to avoid crowns and restore their teeth with “filling”, i.e. composite resin. The direct composite restoration is widely used and almost every dental clinic offers this procedure, including Diente Sano dental clinic in Barcelona. When would we choose a direct composite restoration over a crown? Just so you understand, the anterior composite...
Since getting dental implants is not cheap, a lot of patients are concerned about how long their new teeth will last. So if I get a dental implant today, how long will it serve me for? Even though it is quite difficult to answer with an exact number, it is the answer you’d want to hear.First of all, let’s start with a little background. The very first dental implant was installed in 1965 and since then, implantologists from all over the world have been using the same implants type – the Branemark implants. Per Ingvar Branemark is considered to be the father of modern implantology. He was a...
When a patient in Barcelona experience cavities, it is very important to see a dentist as soon as possible for the diagnosis and it’s treatment. You are probably unaware, that if tooth decay is left untreated, it can lead to serious problems. Undiagnosed and untreated caries is not just a little discomfort and hypersensitivity to certain products (for example, sweets), or pain when drinking hot and cold drinks. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, the cavity can become so large that it affects the pulp inside the tooth. At this point, root canal therapy is the only way a dentist can try...
When patients ask their dentist in Barcelona, “why do my gums bleed?,” they usually hear about one common problem known as gingivitis. What is gingivitis?Gingivitis is a dental problem that occurs when patients don’t take a good care of their oral health. It is characterized by bleeding gums, persistent bad breath and red swollen gums. Patients who notice such problems are advised to contact their dentist as soon as possible to assess the problem and develop a personal treatment plan. This gum disease can be easily prevented by the proper care of the gums and regular visits to the...
Did you know that only 2 out of 10 people really care for their teeth in a proper way? The rest still make a lot of mistakes, even if brushing regularly. It would seem that there is nothing easier - just brush your teeth twice a day, and everything will be fine. However, in reality everything is not so simple. What is the proper way to brush the teeth? Just try to avoid these 9 major mistakes when brushing your teeth. 1. Wrong choice of a toothbrush.The ideal option is a brush with a medium length handle, nylon bristles and protrusions for cleaning the tongue. The hardness of bristles...
Patients, who have used full dentures, are often unhappy with their functionality, when they don’t fit properly. In such cases, we recommend visiting our dental clinic in Barcelona to determine the reason behind the poor fit and discuss the possibility of getting the implant-supported dentures. What are implant-supported dentures? An implant-retained denture is a type of cosmetic overdenture, which is more stable than the regular kind, as it is supported by and attached to implants. Dental implants in Diente Sano clinic are titanium screws that provide optimal stability and are...
Sometimes you may experience pain in your wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars and people often get them before they turn 30. There are many reasons for why your wisdom teeth may be hurting: - Dystopia. If this tooth is not removed in time, bite deformity can develop. This is due to abnormal tooth growth relative to the jaw.- Retention. Such tooth takes its time to appear. It can be completely hidden under the gum or can be partially erupted.- Pericoronitis. It is the inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of the wisdom tooth and it is caused by...
Many of our pregnant patients in Barcelona have experienced some problems with their teeth and asked us about the most common problems and how to prevent them from happening.Independent studies show that out of 100 pregnant women, 67 will experience problems with their teeth and gums. A wide range of nutrients is required for a healthy development of the fetus and calcium is one of them. Along with other substances, fetus gets calcium from mother’s food. If mother’s diet lacks foods rich in calcium, then it starts getting it from teeth and bones. . Calcium deficiency can result in the...