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Periodontal disease, also known as periodontal, periodontitis or pyorrhea. it is an infection caused by bacteria that affects the gums, the lining of the roots of the teeth and causes wear and resorption of bone in which the roots are inserted.
It is the leading cause of loose teeth or loose teeth in adults because the root loses anchor, is loosened and then those teeth fall out.

Causes of Periodontitis

* Among the main causes of tooth loss is periodontal disease and cavities as possible to believe, in many cases it occurs as a result of improper dental hygiene. Brush teeth 4 times a day is not enough to prevent gingivitis or periodontitis, it is necessary to know how to use the brush and floss to prevent plaque formation. Read the rest of this entry »

“I hurt my mouth when I drink something cold.” Hypersensitivity in dentistry. What is it? How is it treated?

Now that summer comes, we all want to drink something cold, but many people are deprived of ice cream or a refreshing drink because they feel a painful sensation whenever you take something fresh.

It manifests as a localized sensation of pain (mild or sharp), especially when drink hot, cold, sweet or sour, this is what is called dentin hypersensitivity. This is a relatively common problem in dental practice consultation, is due to some disease, vigorous brushing, etc.., Gums recede exposing the cement and / or dentine (inner layer of the tooth) and teeth become more sensitive.

Thus, the usual lack of protection of the dentin allows different stimuli – such as heat, cold, or acidic foods or sweet-stimulate nerve endings inside the tooth and cause the sensation of pain. Why does this happen? The situation has many causes, such as wear of tooth enamel, periodontal diseases (such as gingivitis) that produce a receding gums, and even tooth whitening treatment.