Cosmetic Dentistry in Tijuana

COSMETIC DENTISTRY

While traditional dentistry focuses on oral hygiene and preventing, diagnosing and treating oral disease, cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of a person's teeth, mouth and smile. In other words restorative, general and/or family dental practices address dental problems that require necessary treatment, whereas cosmetic dentistry provides elective — or desired — treatments or services.

Cosmetic dentistry may also provide restorative benefits. For example, dental fillings are a common procedure used to treat decayed teeth. Previously, most dental fillings were composed primarily of gold, amalgam and other materials that left visible dark spots on the teeth. Today, dental fillings may fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry, because you can select fillings made of porcelain or composite materials that closely match the color of your teeth, thus maintaining the natural appearance of your teeth and smile. Many people may choose to have their older fillings replaced with newer, tooth-colored fillings to enhance their oral appearance.

Cosmetic Dentistry Trends
Technological advancements in natural-looking, tooth-colored dental materials make today’s cosmetic dental treatments more durable and predictable than in years past. Additionally, dentists are now using more conservative cosmetic dentistry techniques to preserve as much of your natural tooth structure as possible, depending upon your specific clinical situation.
Cosmetic dentists may also use such technologies as lasers in order to perform some procedures necessary for cosmetic treatments in their own offices — without the need for referrals to specialists. This makes cosmetic dental procedures such as smile makeovers more comfortable and convenient for patients, as well as helps to reduce recovery time.

By Dr. Ana Oviedo

Malocclusion and Orthodontics

Malocclusion and Orthodontics

What is malocclusion?
Malocclusion means having crooked teeth or a "poor bite."
Orthodontic treatment can correct the way teeth and jaws line up. Dentists who are specially trained to correct malocclusion are called orthodontists. They use a variety of treatment tools and techniques (including braces to move teeth, and sometimes the jaw, into the right places.
What causes malocclusion?
A common cause of malocclusion is teeth that have too much or too little room in the jaw. If children have a small jaw, their teeth may grow into a space that is too small. As a result, teeth may grow or drift out of place.
Other causes of crooked teeth include thumb-sucking, pacifier use, and tooth loss.
What are the symptoms?
The most obvious sign is teeth that are crooked or stick out. Malocclusion can range from mild to severe. Most of the time, having crooked teeth is only a cosmetic problem, meaning people don't like the way their teeth look. But in severe cases, it can cause problems with eating or speaking.
How is malocclusion diagnosed?
A dentist usually checks for malocclusion in children during regular dental visits. If the jaw or teeth are out of line, the dentist may suggest a visit to an orthodontist. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children get a checkup with an orthodontist by age 7.
An orthodontist will:

• Ask questions about your or your child's past health problems.
• Check the mouth and teeth.
• Take X-rays of the face and teeth.
• Take photographs of the face and teeth.
• Make a plaster model of the teeth.

Start your child’s trips to the dentist at age 12 months. This will help your child get used to seeing a dentist. It will also catch any early problems. Keep up with regular dental checkups 2 times a year.

By. Dr. Monica Muñoz, Dentist in Mexico

VENEERS

VENEERS

Veneers are a fantastic way to fix front teeth. You can whiten your teeth, close spaces, and create a great smile. We can even do virtually instant orthodontics to straighten crooked teeth.

1. Spaces between the teeth.
2. Broken or chipped teeth.
3. Unsightly, stained or washed out fillings.
4. Permanently stained or discolored teeth.
5. Mis-shapen or crooked teeth.
6. Whiten dark yellow or stained teeth.

Veneers are very thin and are bonded on the front of your anterior teeth. Dentists use some of the same techniques to bond plastic resins for minor smile corrections. These veneers are about 0.3mm to 0.5mm in thickness but are very strong once bonded to your teeth.

Have you ever wished you had better looking teeth without all the hassle of braces or crowns? Now you can! Porcelain veneers are the answer for instant orthodontics to straighten smiles, close spaces, reshape, and accomplish minor realignment of your teeth. You can even have that "Hollywood" smile you've always wanted.

By Dr. Monica Muñoz, Dental in Mexico

DIRECT VENEER APPLICATION

DIRECT VENEER APPLICATION

Is a Composite veneers that can be made in one visit to the dentist. You and your dentist select the tooth color from a shade guide; it can either match the existing color, or you can have your teeth bleached first and then match the new whiter color.
Now the dentist prepares your teeth by removing a small amount of enamel from the front side of the teeth and the biting edge, this will provide the room necessary for the resin, so the veneer won’t look to bulky, and the results will look natural.

Once the tooth is conditioned, your dentist will apply your chosen color composite resin, to your tooth and will give it a natural looking shape.

A curing light is then applied to the resin to harden it.

Now for the last part your dentist will smooth and polish the resin so it has a natural look and can blend with the shape of your other teeth.

Are a thin layered resin (Direct veneer application, one appointment) or fabricated porcelain cover (Indirect veneer application 2 appointments) that is applied to the prepared tooth surface.
By Dr. Cirenia Aparicio - Dentists in Mexico

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WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL

AFTER WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL

The removal of impacted teeth is a serious surgical procedure. Post-operative care is very important for uncomplicated healing. Unnecessary pain and the complications of infection and swelling can be minimized if the instructions are followed carefully.

Immediately Following Surgery:

• The gauze pad placed over the surgical area should be kept in place for at least a half hour. After this time, the gauze pad should be removed carefully and discarded.
• Spit out, vigorous mouth rinsing or touching the wound area following surgery should be avoided.
• Take the prescribed pain medications after the surgery.
• Restrict your activities the day of surgery and resume normal activity when you feel comfortable.
• Place ice packs to the sides of your face where surgery was performed. Refer to the section on swelling for explanation.

POST-SURGICAL INSTRUCTION

-Bite the gauze for an 1 hr.
-Don't spit out, make suction or drink with a straw.
-Extremely oral hygiene after each meal.
-Place a cold pack on the surgical area (external) for a 3 day's.
-Take the medicines like the write in the prescription.
-You may eat soft diet, not so spicy. For 8 day's.
-High impact exercises or hard work may avoid for 8 day's.
-Don't expose to sun or been in hot areas for 8 day's.
-Sleep whit the head level, higher than the foot level.
-If you still have a low bleeding bite an other gauze again for an hour
-If you have a question or confusion call immediately.
-If you can't assist to your next visit please call 24 hrs. after.

By Dr. Francisco Ceseña - Mexico Dentist

We have in our staff the best specialists one of them is Dr. Francisco Ceseña who is our Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon with specialty in Implantology, unique in Mexico and one of the 6 throughout Latin America.

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Root Canal Treatment

ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

What is a Root Canal or Endodontic Treatment?
It is a dental procedure to save a tooth when it has a diseased pulp also called “nerve”.

What is the Dental Pulp?
It is a soft tissue made up of blood vessels, nerves, and cells. It normally occupies the center of the teeth from the crown of the tooth to the tip of the root.

What causes my tooth to be infected?
When a tooth has a deep cavity, bacteria enter the pulp causing an infection or tooth abscess, leading to pulp death, loss of bone that supports the tooth in place and loss of the tooth itself if left untreated. You may be experiencing tooth pain, gum swelling and sensitivity to temperature and while you chew.

What does the root canal treatment involve?
In most cases, it is a relatively simple procedure, done by an Endodontist. The root canal can be done in one visit with little or no discomfort.
During treatment your dentist will control the pain with local anesthetic, decay is removed, and an opening is made through the crown of the tooth to gain access to the pulp chamber. Using dental files the diseased or infected pulp is removed. The root canals are cleaned, shaped then filled.

In the final step a post is placed in the canal to give structural support and crown is placed over the tooth to protect from future damage. Now your tooth can return to it’s normal function.

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Biological Dentistry and Nutrition

BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY AND NUTRITION

Biological dentists are aware of the intimate connection between dental health and nutrition.
The teeth require many minerals, including calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese and boron. These minerals are missing from refined foods. Refined sugars, white flour and white rice, for example, contain little if any of these essential trace minerals. Sugar in the diet feeds bacteria in the mouth that cause plaque and can destroy the teeth. Acidic cola drinks can damage tooth enamel. Phosphoric acid in these drinks also binds and removes calcium, magnesium and zinc from the body. This can lead to bone loss, a common problem today.
Vitamin C, bioflavinoids and many other nutrients are needed for the gums. Eating hard foods such as raw carrots and whole meal bread encourages chewing, which may improve the bite. Chewing natural foods realigned jaw and made braces unnecessary.
What”s Bioflavinoids?

Bioflavonoids enhance the action of Vitamin C and for this reason they should be taken together. Bioflavonoids are effectively used in the treatment of sport injuries as they are pain relieving. They may also be used in relieving pain in the legs, across the back and can lessen the symptoms of prolonged bleeding, a low serum calcium as well as oral herpes.

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Does your mouth feel as dry as cotton?

DOES YOUR MOUTH FEEL AS DRY AS COTTON?

Does your mouth feel dry and sticky when you first wake up in the morning? Do you feel the urge to drink lots of water? Dry mouth can make it hard for you to swallow, chew your food or speak clearly. With a dry mouth your teeth can decay very quickly, and sometimes there are no warning signs for this condition. Untreated dry mouth can also contribute to bad breath, and sometimes others will notice the stale odor.

Dry mouth is a daily problem that makes you feel uncomfortable while you swallow, eat or speak. It is a condition in which you do not produce enough saliva (spit) to keep your mouth feeling wet. Your physician or nurse do not always talk about dry mouth as a side effect when they give you a prescription for medicine, but dry mouth can be caused by the medicine you take. Whatever you do, don’t stop taking your medicine but mention dry mouth to your nurse as soon as you can. Dry mouth can also be a sign of diseases and other conditions like diabetes — so make sure you tell your nurse or dental hygienist about dry mouth if it becomes a problem for you. Dry mouth symptoms:

• Dry or sticky feeling in the mouth like your mouth is stuffed with cotton balls.
• Burning feeling in mouth or tongue and sometimes tongue feels like shoe leather.
• Difficulty or discomfort when chewing, swallowing or speaking.
• Dry lips and throat or mouth sores.

By Dr. Cirenia Aparicio - Mexico Dental

Biological Dentristry?

WHAT ABOUT MERCURY FREE FILLINGS?

In Holistic Dentistry, there is an effort to find biocompatible materials to reduce the potential for toxicity. Silver Mercury "Amalgam" fillings are avoided due to toxicity concerns. Amalgam removal and replacement with natural-looking bonded materials is the standard.
About Mercury?

Mercury is continuously released from amalgam (silver) fillings and is hazardous to your health. Mercury is the most poisonous, naturally occurring, non-radioactive substance on earth. It contributes to over 100 health issues, including heart disease, autism, chronic fatigue, MS, allergies, depression, memory loss and anxiety.In Dentistry, Silver fillings contain 50 percent mercury.

They can corrode, leak and cause stains on your teeth and gums.We are a mercury-free practice. However, many people still have silver/mercury fillings in their mouths from years past. These fillings are not particularly pleasing to the eye, and we know that by unavoidable design, silver/mercury fillings ultimately result in a weaker tooth structure. Porcelain inlays and tooth colored restorations (onlays) create fillings that are not only beautiful (or unnoticeable) but also add strength to weakened teeth. These restorations are esthetically pleasing and very strong thanks to new bonding technologies.

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What are Wisdom Teeth?

What are Wisdom Teeth?

What are Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth are the last molars on each side of the jaws. They are also the last teeth to emerge, or erupt, usually when a person is between 16 and 20.Since wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to come in, or erupt, there is often not enough room left in your mouth to accommodate them. This can lead to wisdom teeth that are impacted, teeth that are trapped beneath the gum tissue by other teeth or bone. If teeth are impacted, swelling and tenderness may occur.Wisdom teeth that only partially emerge or come in crooked can also lead to painful crowding and disease. Since teeth removed before age 20 have less developed roots and fewer complications, the American Dental Association recommends that people between 16 and 19 have their wisdom teeth evaluated to see if they need to be removed.

How are Wisdom Teeth Removed?A tooth extraction is a relatively routine procedure. Your dentist or a dental specialist, called an oral surgeon, will recommend either "going to sleep" using general anesthesia, or numbing this area in your mouth with a local anesthesia such as Novocain®.After the tooth (or teeth) is removed, you may be asked to bite down softly on a piece of gauze for 30 to 45 minutes after you leave the office, to limit any bleeding that may occur. Some pain and swelling may occur but it will normally go away after a few days; however, you should call your dentist if you have prolonged or severe pain, swelling, bleeding or fever.Removal of wisdom teeth due to crowding or impaction should not affect your bite or oral health in the future.

By Dr. Cirenia Aparicio - Dental in Mexico

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HYPNOSIS & DENTRISTRY

HYPNOSIS & DENTRISTRY

Anxiety about dental treatment is extremely common, and studies have noted that anywhere from 46% to 75% of the general population suffers from dental anxiety, while 6 - 14% of the population never goes to the dentist because of fear.
Among those who do not visit dentists regularly, 90% report that the reason is dental fear. If you are nervous about going to the dentist you are normal. Issues may include the fear of losing control, a negative past experience, fear of choking, and the list goes on.
Most dentists are acutely aware of the fact that there is a powerful relation between the mind and body. Hypnosis is a valuable technique in patient management.
With appropriate training, general dental practitioners can widen the treatment options they can offer to patients, especially those who are dentally anxious. Also is a useful tool in reducing the patient’s precipitous level of fear and pain.
This trance phenomenon is very effective in creating an experience of Analgesia or Anesthesia to augment painless dental extraction, while maintaining minimal blood loss.
So here are many uses of hypnosis in Dentistry;
Obtaining relaxation
Ensuring co-operation
Reduction of anxiety and fear
Production of analgesia
Production of amnesia
Control of fainting
Control of bleeding
Control of salivation Toleration of impression taking without gagging or sickness

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Smoking and Periodontal Tissues

SMOKING AND PERIODONTAL TISSUES

Introduction Periodontal disease is an infectious disease that occurs as a result of imbalance in the relationship between host and microorganisms. However, the authors note, although the bacterial role is crucial, is not sufficient to explain the pathogenesis of the disease. Knowing the factors that facilitate bacterial growth is essential for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the entity. The identification of individuals susceptible to periodontal destruction and the factors that raise awareness is a challenge to the current periodontics.

Smoking The bacteria mainly the gram-negative are predominantly responsible for the initiation and progress of periodontal disease. The pathogens produce cellular damage due to the activation of defensive host in periodontal tissues. The role of bacteria is favored by local factors such as dental anatomy, dental malpositions, aparatología fixes faulty dentistry, among others, and genetic and systemic conditions. Smoking is another potential risk factor in the development of this entity. The periodontal pockets of smokers make up a more anaerobic which promotes the growth of pathogenic gramnegative subgingival anaerobic of the plate. Although smoking has been associated with periodontal disease for over 50 years, his identification as the entity responsible for up to recent studies. The snuff increases the severity of this condition, a phenomenon that becomes clinically apparent consumption from 10 cigarettes a day. Each cigarette more per day increases the gingival recession, the depth of the bag, levels of integration and mobility. Among the intensity of the entity and the amount of cigarettes smoked per day there is a dose-effect relationship. Individuals who consume more than 10 cigarettes a day have 5 to 7 times more likely to suffer severe periodontitis compared with nonsmokers.

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Biologica and Holistic Dentistry

BIOLOGICAL AND HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

You are suffering from toothache, headaches, jaw pain, earache, back pain, stomach pain, leg pain or other long term illnesses. You may be feeling below par, not quite yourself, or just generally feeling unwell and run down?

We would like to let you know that the teeth in the jaw has a powerful influence upon the way the dynamics of the skull work. The teeth are very related to all the body, that is to say, there’ between different problems of health and the dental problems such as the decay, jaw problems, periodontal disease, among others.
Holistic Dentistry considers the enormous affect of the jaw and teeth on the entire body and from this starting point it re-defines traditional dentistry by considering and treating the well-being and condition of the patient as a whole, including their life style, nutritional requirements and emotional well being.
Therefore holistic dentistry not only treats oral diseases also restores all entire body.
The Holistic Dental approach often involves correcting long standing problems. This can be challenging and requires careful evaluation and thought. Your Holistic Dental practitioner will start with an assessment of your specific problems and your general health and overall condition. From this initial assessment he will devise a course of treatment that is right for you.

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Are you a candidate for tooth whiteing?

Are you a candidate for tooth whiteing?

Almost any person whose permanent teeth are left can be considered as a candidate for tooth whitening. Your dentist can assess their state of oral health and will recommend one or more whitening techniques depending on which best suit you and taking into account the type and severity of the spots. Among the techniques mentioned:

1. A professional cleaning to remove stains caused by external food and snuff.
2. The use of a bleaching toothpaste to help remove surface stains between dental consultations.
3. To obtain additional results, use a gel or bleach accessible tapes Whitestrips.
4. The professional bleaching or at home to remove stains harder or yellowish.
5. The use of veneers or fillings to rebuild the most affected teeth or to obtain specific results. Ask your dentist what bleaching technique is ideal for you.
6. The teeth are more yellows that are more responsive to bleaching teeth with a browning or greyish, including teeth stained by tetracycline or dental fluorosis can not bleached evenly during treatment.
7. People with periodontal disease or particularly sensitive should avoid tooth whitening techniques with chemicals which can irritate the gums.
8. The whitening is not recommended if you have fillings, veneers or crowns in the front teeth because the bleach does not affect the color of the material hence, you should consult other options with your dentist.
9. In some cases where there are serious problems of tooth or jaw, it is recommended placing a wreath or a veneer to correct that orthodontic problems may also lead to a smile whiter and more attractive.
   

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BIOLOGICAL AND HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

It’s important to us to treated patients with all the resources that medicines can have and one of them is the ALTERNATIVE DENTISTRY, this science is focused to patients with degenerative chronic diseases, such as: Diabetes, Hypertension, Chronic Fatigue, Cancer among others.

It consists mainly of seeing the patient of integral way and of this to start off to realize an odontological treatment with the materials of better quality and level of biocompatibility. Since for this science the organism works like a whole and any treatment that is realized must go focused to reestablish the total health of the patient.

Scientifically this verified that to realize a holistic biological dentistry treatment in patients with degeneratives diseases takes to a better state of health since the treatment eliminates any impurity that can go directly to blood, kidneys, liver among others.Therefore the alternative dentistry is an essential way to treat any systemic disease helping the body to reestablish its optimum level of health.

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