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Teeth whitening

The methodology of teeth whitening techniques associated with dental micro abrasion.
The procedure requires:

  • a preliminary visit to check the extent of the spots and detect the color of departure;
  • A first session micro abrasion only on affected areas from stains and abrade small portions of enamel by using a gel made of hydrogen chloride and micro particles of silicon carbide, this technique is shown precisely to eliminate the no less profound calcification of the enamel of 0.2 mm and is ideal in cases of superficial demineralization white or brown marks caused by enamel fluorosis;
  • a later session of bleaching using a classic gel and a lamp that serves as a catalyst and thus speed up the action of the gel penetration depth in order to dissolve stains (i.e., discoloration) in the teeth;

We can see the first working session of the first major improvement but usually takes about 3 treatments lasting 50 minutes each to get a good result. Once the micro abrasion dental treatment associated with bleaching the stain will not come back and the white color of the teeth must be maintained by the patient through a thorough oral hygiene at home, improving their way of life, especially by eliminating cigarette smoking and undergoing the short booster sessions (for the only whitening treatment) every 2 years or so.

So important is a regular intake of fluoride to strengthen and protect teeth from decay, but also for the future and new mothers, always ask for advice from your dentist and doctor if there is a need to take another oral fluoride to prevent our children finds themselves with large ugly stains on the teeth from having to correct.

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The benefits of fluoride. And its drawbacks

The fluorine is an essential element that is used to prevent tooth decay, both during the development of teeth and after their complete eruption. Has a high ability to block the activity of bacterial plaque and also reduces the demineralization of enamel and supports its remineralization. Fluoride occurs naturally in many foods and beverages like tea, coffee, potatoes, whole meal bread, spinach, peas, and especially water, is also added in toothpastes, gels for use in oral and mouthwashes.

It ‘been shown that the effectiveness of fluoroprofilassi is greater the earlier it is the beginning of this method of prevention. For over twenty years, this preventive measure was introduced by the scientific community and has demonstrated a net reduction of caries in children.

For some dentists, the fluoroprofilassi should start already during pregnancy from the second quarter, namely at the stage where the fetus, the formation of dental tissues, to continue to the end of pregnancy. The administration of fluoride to the expectant mother poses no risk to the fetus (if you follow the dosage down) because the placenta allows the passage of only one quarter the recommended dose during pregnancy. The rest of the fluoride is excreted by the mother (50%) or is absorbed by the bones of the mother (the remaining 25%). Therefore the child takes a dose equal to that which will have after birth.

The advantages of fluoroprofilassi also not limited to teeth. Indeed the ‘fluoride intake results in an advantage for the formation of the skeleton because fluoride increases bone density. However, the administration of fluoride drops or tablets should be prescribed through only after the knowledge of the concentration of fluoride in the water taken from the mother and child (mineral water and / or water supply) should not be prescribed fluoride supplements for children under 6 months, or who take water with fluoride levels greater than 0.6 mg / L.

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