The so-called wisdom teeth are an evolutionary atavism, therefore their growth is often abnormal, only partial, and causes serious discomfort. Of course, wisdom tooth extraction is not treated as a standard and default procedure. However, wisdom teeth removal by a surgeon is often the optimal solution due to the patient’s comfort and health. What is […]
Orthodontics is often reduced to the treatment of malocclusion – in fact, it is not an incorrect representation, but certainly an oversimplified one. Such a statement may suggest that orthodontic treatment of adults and children is only important for the aesthetics of the smile, and this is certainly a serious understatement. What is orthodontic treatment? […]
Most prosthetic methods require some time before the patient can enjoy a full smile. Recently, however, the technology has developed so much that in many cases the treatment process can be shortened even to one day. It is not only in the case of individual missing teeth but also toothlessness (edentulism). Why do patients want […]
Toothache during pregnancy is a fairly common symptom, although it does not affect all women. Even though combating it is difficult, it does not mean that the problem can be completely ignored. Do teeth hurt during pregnancy? Toothache does not necessarily have to be directly related to pregnancy, although there are some connections. Frequent vomiting […]
Decalcification of teeth can be easily missed, however, it is the first stage of tooth decay. Therefore, it is worth learning to recognize the decalcification of teeth and effectively counteract it. How to recognize tooth decalcification? The first sign that enamel demineralization is progressing too quickly is the formation of tiny snow-white spots. In most […]
Dentures are all prosthetic restorations made specifically for a given patient. They aim to help the patient smile again. Above all, however, they have a strictly functional purpose. What are dentures? Dentures are a large group of very diverse restorations used to fill the missing individual or a larger number of teeth. These are individualized […]
A dental cyst is one of those diseases that can develop in the oral cavity unnoticed. However, this does not mean that it is harmless and can be ignored. What is a dental cyst? A dental cyst is a cavernous formation that infiltrates with content in the course of its development. Odontogenic cysts, which is […]
Some people say that too much attention is paid to a child’s first dental appointment. It is not true, because the later children’s attitudes towards the dentist may depend on how the child’s first dental visit goes. That is why its course is worth taking care of! When should I schedule my child’s first dental […]
Teeth bonding is a modern method of rebuilding the surface of mechanically damaged or diseased teeth. It is often an alternative to veneers, but such a presentation is an oversimplification. What is tooth bonding? Tooth bonding is a technology for restoring tooth surfaces after damage or with significant discoloration using resin-based composite materials. It is […]
Caries are most often referred to simply as a dental disease. It is of course true, but their consequences can affect not only the teeth and the oral cavity. Today, we already know that caries affect the body in many ways. What is tooth decay? Tooth decay (caries) is an infectious bacterial disease of the […]
