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HOW AND WHY DO WE TREAT MILK TEETH?

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There is a myth that milk teeth do not hurt and do not need to be treated. This is not true. 👉 Milk teeth have a very similar structure to permanent teeth. They have a crown, roots and a tooth nerve inside. Milk teeth can easily develop tooth decay and if not detected early, tooth decay can affect the tooth nerve. Another myth is that a child has genetically bad teeth like one of his relatives. This is also not true. 👉 Even if someone in the family has had several dental problems, with good hygiene and regular check-ups, tooth

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COATING TEETH WITH TEFENFLUORIDE

Julija Skurjate2025-05-16T13:25:28+03:00

We have noticed that patients still have quite little information about what tefenfluoride is and why coating their teeth with tefenfluoride may be necessary. Tefenfluoride is a solution that allows for quite active and predictable fluoridation - the mineralisation of the tooth with fluoride. Coating teeth with tefenfluoride allows invisible micro-cracks in the tooth enamel to be closed and teeth to be protected from possible damage.👄🙌 ☝Coating teeth with Tefenfluoride is recommended in the following cases: Prevention and treatment of enamel caries - also in cases where caries has already started to develop but is still in the stain stage.

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CARIES PREVENTION🦷

Julija Skurjate2025-05-16T13:24:31+03:00

To prevent the formation of carious lesions, caries prevention is always necessary. The first thing you can do for your dental health is, of course, to take good care of your teeth at home. But this is not enough and every person also needs professional prevention, which can be provided by a dentist or dental hygienist. Professional dental prevention can involve a number of manipulations: Annual professional oral hygiene. During this visit, tartar and plaque will be removed, a fluoride gel will be applied to the teeth and the teeth will be assessed for decay. Application of silants on the

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GINGIVITIS AND PERIODONTITIS

Julija Skurjate2025-05-16T13:23:34+03:00

👩🏻‍⚕️ In dental practice, it is still a common observation that patients come for an appointment when there is something wrong with their tooth, but still pay relatively little attention to gum disease. ☝ Periodontitis and gingivitis are the most common diseases affecting the periodontal tissues - the gum and jawbone. ❗ Periodontal tissue performs the very important function of holding the teeth in the jaws. 👉 Gingivitis is an inflammation caused by plaque, characterised by swelling and redness of the gums. The main symptom, which the patient may notice on a daily basis, is that the gums usually bleed

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AESTHETICS IN THE INCISOR AREA

Julija Skurjate2025-05-16T13:22:46+03:00

As we all know, restoring the aesthetics of teeth is as important to patients as restoring the function of their teeth.👄 ☝ Especially in the area of the front teeth. There are several treatment options for aesthetic restoration of the incisors👉 Veneers. Veneers themselves are ceramic plates that are bonded to the tooth with a special cement.🦷 Veneers can be used to change both the shape and colour of the tooth. Ceramic veneers do not change colour over time and are durable. This type of restoration gives the most aesthetic and predictable results in the long term, but to restore

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CAN A CROWN BE PLACED IMMEDIATELY AFTER TOOTH EXTRACTION AND IMMEDIATE IMPLANT PLACEMENT?

Julija Skurjate2025-05-16T13:34:32+03:00

Yes, you can only put a temporary crown if the implant is firmly fixed in the bone, but you must not bite on it, it is usually placed in the incisor area for aesthetic reasons.👄 When should I not put a temporary crown on an implant? If the implant is weak or insufficiently fixed in the bone. Then the implant is placed👉 📌 a cover screw and sews the gum closed (usually for 2-3 months or 5-6 months in the case of a synovus implant). After that it is necessary to open the implant, place a gum former, wait 2-3

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Restoration of lateral teeth

Julija Skurjate2025-05-16T13:32:53+03:00

Patients often don't think of lateral tooth restoration right away. This is because side teeth are not seen by others in everyday life - when smiling or talking. However, very often it is the lack of lateral teeth that can lead to malocclusion complications. ☝ The first thing patients usually notice is that the incisors start to wear or enamel fractures appear. Most often, patients with such complaints come with the desire to have restorations to restore the aesthetics of their incisors. However, very often, during the examination, one or more lateral teeth are found to be missing. It is

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Why should I have an X-ray?

Julija Skurjate2025-05-16T13:31:36+03:00

❓ Patients sometimes ask why do they need an X-ray? X-rays are taken to detect caries or holes, inflammation, root anatomy and to assess the quality of root canal treatment. As a result of the X-ray, the doctor is better able to diagnose the problem and predict the possible course/complexity of further treatment. During root canal treatment or endodontics, several X-rays are usually taken, as this is the only way for the doctor to ascertain the quality of the treatment carried out. Therefore, patients should not be concerned if several X-rays are taken on the same tooth. ❓ Are dental

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What to do with wisdom teeth? 👩🏻‍⚕️

Julija Skurjate2025-05-16T13:30:45+03:00

There are cases where it is mandatory to extract (pull) the wisdom tooth. These situations include a cracked tooth, caries of the wisdom tooth root, position of the wisdom tooth where it damages the adjacent seventh tooth, acute inflammation (e.g. abscess). There are also cases where extraction is not mandatory. These are: Inflammation of the gums around the wisdom tooth, a position at which it is not possible to clean the wisdom tooth properly, trauma to the cheek due to the tooth, orthodontic treatment. If you are not sure whether you need to have a wisdom tooth extracted, you should

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Dental hygiene recommendations:

Julija Skurjate2025-05-16T13:29:27+03:00

☝ It is not recommended to eat for 2 hours. Exception - individual health conditions that require a certain eating regime (medication, specialist prescriptions, etc.). ☝ On the day after dental hygiene, if possible, it is recommended not to consume colouring foods such as: blueberries, beetroot, carrots, peppers, bright spices (curry, turmeric, etc.), black/green tea, black coffee, etc. ☝ Avoid harmful habits - smoking, alcohol - for at least two hours. ☝ After dental hygiene, change toothbrush or electric toothbrush attachment. ☝ Follow additional recommendations of the oral health professional, if any. 👄👩🏻‍⚕️ Don’t postpone a visit to the dentist

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