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Dentistry offers us today a brand new treatment option regarding the restoration of lost dental elements, while attaining the most natural aspect. This treatment option is represented by the dental implant. A dental implant is a titanium screw inserted into the alveolar bone, which replaces the root of the replaced tooth.
Due to the implant’s special outer surface, bone cells create a bond with the implant, a phenomenon known as osteointegration. That way, the implant becomes the foundation of the future prothesis. At the moment, it is unanimously accepted that the dental implant is the best treatment option in tooth loss. In other words, where it is clinically possible, the dental implant will be preferred over traditional restoration methods. According to statistics that offer valuable information, prothesis made on dental implants present a higher survival rate than restorations made using natural surrounding teeth.

Advantages of dental implants:

• Surrounding teeth do not have to be mended with;
• Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth. Moreover, the patient will be able to eat their favorite foods without any discomfort or pain;
• The patient will forget about dental problems, thus enhancing their self-esteem, causing them to smile more;
• Chewing will be done without any problems, compared to when damaged teeth could not provide this function;
• Dental implants cannot get cavities – but the patients need to pay a rigorous attention to their oral hygiene. Caution ! Dental implants require periodic prophylactic visits to the dentist’s office !
  • The materials from which the dental implants are made present a high compatibility in rapport with surrounding tissues, which completely eliminates the risk of allergy or rejection;
  • The initial aesthetic can be perfectly redone or improved;
  • The implants are long-lasting – with proper care, they can last throughout the whole life. The patient will enjoy a good restored speech function;
  • Becoming a part of the patient, the implants eliminate the discomfort of mobile prosthesis;

Did you ever think that your smile depends on the foods you eat? Find out which foods are beneficial for your teeth and which ones you should avoid !

How do foods affect our teeth?
Just like the rest of the body, teeth need certain nutrients to be at an optimal state. Foods rich in calcium, vitamins A and D, phosphorus and fibers are excellent for strengthening and protecting the teeth. Foods that increase saliva production and require a more extensive chewing are also beneficial for removing stains from the teeth, while preventing the development of caries.
But not all foods and drinks are friendly with our teeth. Some can erode the enamel, causing caries, or they can just be harmful for the tooth structure.

Best foods for our teeth:
Celery root
Celery roots are every dentist’s dream. Just like all crunchy foods, they require comprehensive biting and chewing, which leads to saliva production. Saliva acts in the mouth just like the blood in our bodies, maintaining the health of the tissues. Saliva has the role of cleaning the teeth and the gums from food scraps and to provide protection against caries.
One of the celery root’s benefits is its rough surface, which acts on the teeth while you chew on it. Carrots, cucumbers and other crunchy vegetables have the exact same effect.

Chia seeds
If you are not a consumer of chia seeds, we recommend you including them in your daily diet. Not only they do wonders for the digestive health and energy levels, but they also contain minerals that are beneficial for the teeth, like calcium, vitamin A, fibers and phosphorus. They are very versatile and can be used in salads, smoothies or non-dairy yogurts.

Coconut oil
Besides the fact that is great for cooking with, coconut oil also maintains dental health. For a healthy and beautiful smile, choose a toothpaste made of natural ingredients. This toothpaste will not only deep clean your teeth, but it will also protect them in a natural way.

Acidic foods
If you love orange juice or lemon water, we’ve got some bad news for you. The acid in citrus attacks the enamel irreversibly. Although lemon and grapefruit juice seem the most aggressive ones, a study has shown that orange juice is the one which reduced enamel strength by 84%.

Dried fruits
Dried fruits are rich in sugar, thus helping the feed of the harmful bacterias in the mouth. Furthermore, the fruits often tend to stick to the teeth, increasing bacterial development.

White bread
White bread is rich in calories and refined carbs, which makes it not so indicated for consumption. It frequently gets stuck between the teeth, increasing bacterial development. After chewing white bread, the enzymes in its composition are converted into sugars, which harms dental health. If you are a fan of bread, you can always choose the healthier version: the whole-wheat bread.

Energy drinks
Energy drinks contain a lot of sugar, some even the equivalent of 13 teaspoons. Although they don’t seem like it, energy drinks are very acid. A study proved they can be more acid than fizzy drinks. Considering the fact that people don’t gulp on these drinks, but rather they consume them in a slower pace, their harmful effect on the teeth is even bigger.

Pickles
In pickles, the extremely acid component is represented by vinegar.

According to the patient’s needs, dental cosmetics refers to teeth cleaning, whitening, veneering. We are interested in the impeccable look of the teeth, not just at the surface: we are interested in teeth health, for the veneers to look natural and to last in time.
Dental scaling is a non-invasive hygienic procedure with the purpose of removing tartar from the tooth surfaces. The scaling can be done only in the dental office and it is recommended to be done about twice a year. The first signs of tartar accumulation are gingival inflammation, gum bleeding (both at brushing and in contact with rougher foods), but also halitosis. The scaling is accompanied by air flow and professional brushing to give the teeth their natural shine.
Teeth whitening is the simplest and fastest method to give patients a whiter and healthier smile. Teeth whitening is a non-invasive procedure, being one of the most requested dental treatments. Still, it is recommended only to certain patients: to those with an adequate oral hygiene, to those who do not present teeth sensitivity and to those who do not have fillings on the frontal teeth. Teeth whitening effects last about 1-3 years, depending on each patient.
The patients must be made aware of the fact that teeth whitening does not only have an effect on natural teeth, but that the fillings and the crowns will not change their color as well – leading to an unaesthetic result.
A minimally-invasive alternative to teeth whitening are veneers, which represent a permanent solution in the matter of changing the color or the shape of the teeth.