Synonym pulp, pulp, tooth pulp Introduction An adult human usually has 32 teeth. These are 4 front teeth (Incisivi), 2 canines (Canini), 4 premolars, 4 molars and 2 wisdom teeth per half of the jaw. Since the size of the human jaw is constantly decreasing, in most people the wisdom teeth are removed in early … Tooth Nerve
Diseases of the dental nerve Almost every person suffers at least once in his life from a disease of the periodontium. In most cases, these are bacterially caused inflammatory processes that spread in the tissue of the gums due to a lack of or simply unclean oral hygiene. In the absence of appropriate dental treatment, … Diseases of the dental nerve | Tooth Nerve
Introduction Teeth grinding is excessive tooth contact between the upper and lower teeth. Statically it is called pressing, dynamically it is called grinding (bruxism). Normally, upper and lower teeth are in contact only during swallowing and chewing. At rest there is an average distance of 2 mm between the teeth (resting position). In case of … The consequences of teeth grinding
Jaw Pain Teeth grinding, which occurs more frequently, especially at night, is characterized by an incorrect loading of the jaw joint. This means that the muscles are constantly overstrained, resulting in tension and cramps. The muscles are attached to the jawbone. Therefore, the tensions often result in a limited mobility of the jaws and pain … Jaw Pain | The consequences of teeth grinding
Migraine If bruxism is not detected as the cause of the persistent headache, the typical symptoms of migraine can occur. Migraine is a seizure-like, severe and very painful headache. Patients are advised to consult an orthodontist. He or she can determine whether the cause of the migraine is a malpositioning of the jaws caused by … Migraine | The consequences of teeth grinding
Introduction In order to remove caries successfully and to be able to provide the affected tooth with long-term care afterwards, a dental filling is usually used. After the dentist has completely removed the caries and drained the hole (cavity) created by the treatment of the caries, one of the different filling materials can be used. … Tooth filling with amalgam
Introduction Many patients associate the visit to the dentist with the fear of pain. Of course, dental procedures such as extractions or other surgical treatments would not be possible without pain. The fear is unfounded, as the dentist has possibilities to perform his treatment without pain. Depending on the type of treatment and localization, different … Dental pain elimination
Intraligamental anesthesia Intraligamental anesthesia is a special type of anesthesia. Here the anesthetic is applied with pressure directly into the gap between tooth and jawbone. The advantage is the anaesthesia of only one tooth and the use of a much smaller amount of the anaesthetic. Since the gap is very narrow, a very thin cannula … Intraligamental anesthesia | Dental pain elimination
Tooth brushing, tooth cleaning, dental hygiene, dental floss, toothbrushBacterial plaque is the cause of caries and diseases of the periodontium. The prophylaxis, i.e. prevention, of these diseases consists in removing these plaque. Besides dental floss, dental sticks and interdental brushes, toothbrushes and toothpaste are the main means of prevention. Since the plaque is very firmly … Brushing your teeth
What do you think about apps for brushing your teeth? The novelty on the market are apps that are designed to help users brush their teeth in order to get better feedback on how good their own oral hygiene is. Particularly noteworthy are the apps that are specially designed for children and are intended to … What do you think about apps for brushing your teeth? | Brushing your teeth
Brushing baby’s teeth As soon as the first milk teeth break through at about 6 months of age, it is appropriate to clean them. Even if breastfeeding is still going on, brushing the baby’s teeth is important because breast milk also contains sugar. Proper dental care therefore begins with the baby. There are special soft … Brushing baby’s teeth | Brushing your teeth
Brushing without a toothbrush? Cleaning teeth without mechanical activity with a brush is insufficient. The plaque that adheres to the teeth after eating can only be removed by mechanical removal with a toothbrush. No mouthwash, mouthwash or toothpaste can be sufficient, because they cannot remove these plaque. The bacteria then have the chance to metabolize … Brushing without a toothbrush? | Brushing your teeth
