Costa Rica Dental Experiences

Do you get the vomit reflex every time you get the impression? Can't stand that terrible taste of the impression material? Through this article, you will dive into the world of fingerprints, the new frontier of dentistry. The first question that arises is: "why to use something digital?"  The answer is the same one that you would give yourself asking yourself why to use a smartphone, a computer, digital photography, or GPS. All of us, whether we like it or not, we are catapulted into the digital age. Intraoral Fingerprint Scanner Digital technology has changed the dental profession so radically that in the not too distant future, the art of taking conventional impressions will no longer be so necessary. In fact, spoons for fingerprints and related materials are increasingly being replaced, especially in the most advanced dental practices, by the use of the scanner. Conventional Impressions vs. Intraoral Scanner Normally, when a traditional impression ...

To understand which foods are advisable and which to avoid, it is important to understand the mechanism of caries formation. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining tooth health. Inside our oral cavity live many bacteria that form colonies on the dental walls, and feed on the food residues that remain in the mouth and between the teeth. In particular, they prefer sugars, and the waste product of their "meal" is an acid that damages the enamel and creates carious cavities. To prevent problems with our teeth, here are 12 valuable dietary rules to adopt: 1-Limit sugar intake: The most harmful sugars are the simple ones, which are now contained in many foods (soft drinks, sweets, cereals ...). 2 - Have adequate oral hygiene: The more food remains in our mouth, the more the probability of caries formation increases. It is therefore important to clean our teeth daily after meals. Your hygienist will advise you on the most suitable tools for your mo...

Don't you have the slightest intention of hearing the noise of the dental drill once again? Whenever you should go to the dentist don't you do it because you're too scared? Here is all you need to know to eliminate the fear of the dentist forever. Many patients suffer from the so-called "white coat anxiety", a form of repulsion towards the whole medical category. Anxiety, tachycardia, pallor, sense of fainting, nausea ... are just some of the symptoms that you will have definitely experienced in a similar circumstance. Odontophobia, fear of the dentist When the problem is closely related to dental treatments we talk about dental phobia. The dental phobia patient develops a sense of rejection towards any type of contact with the dentist. Often, in the most serious cases, the patient cannot even go to the first visit. You can call yourself a dental phobic patient if the fear of the dentist is such that it far surpasses the desire to improve your aesthetics ...

Are you a smoker and would you like to use dental implants?  Is smoking the only vice you have and would you rather not stop?  Let's see what the scientific literature says about the possible combination of smoke and implants. Smoking is associated with a wide range of health risks and is implicated in the manifestation of numerous diseases. At the level of the oral cavity it predisposes to caries, periodontitis, and neoplasias; but is it compatible with the systems? The implants are artificial roots that must be integrated with the bone that houses them. The osseointegration process requires that the bone heals around the implant itself, ensuring stability over time. It is precisely between bone and implant that smoking can exert its harmful potential. What does the scientific literature on smoking and plants say? In order to understand what the real correlations between smoke and implants are, we have analyzed the most up-to-date scientific publications on the s...

Each person has its own characteristics, its problems, its needs, and only through the realization of an individual care plan that takes into account the specific characteristics of each individual can we arrive at the best therapeutic solution suitable for a specific patient. The Dentist is the Medical Specialist of the diseases of the mouth, but only a few know this by associating the figure of the dentist with a dentist.  The mouth is composed of hard tissues (teeth) and soft tissues (gums, tongue, muscles) that together constitute the oral cavity and the care of all these anatomical components is the responsibility of the Dentist. Only with a careful analysis of the clinical situation that results from a scrupulous visit of the soft and hard tissues of the mouth by the Specialist Doctor can a correct treatment plan be reached that allows an effective and lasting cure over time, but above all safe for your health. The Movement for the protection of Private Dentistry and...

Probably if you've opened this article it's because you're considering using dental tourism to treat your teeth and save on the cost of surgery.  Reading the title you may have thought: - "And what will this secret ever be that I have to watch out for? And what consequences should it have? " Read below and I'll explain exactly what I'm talking about. There are many variables to keep in mind before choosing whether to be treated abroad and at which clinic, however here I want to focus on one aspect in particular - a secret that no clinic abroad has ever revealed before so openly. It is essential that you know it if you want to avoid unpleasant surprises in the budget after deciding to leave to treat your teeth abroad. When making a quote request to any dental clinic abroad there are two main risks always present around the corner: The first risk is to receive a quote made with the stencil as if it were buying a pair of slippers that are the same f...

Did your dentist tell you you're clenching or grinding your teeth? Do you often have sore muscles in the morning? Most likely you may suffer from tooth clenching, one of the two manifestations of bruxism along with grinding. According to a 2013 scientific article entitled "Bruxism defined and graded: an international consensus" published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, bruxism is defined as a repetitive activity of masticatory muscles characterized by grinding or clenching of teeth and/or tension jaw thrust. Classifications of bruxism Bruxism is part of the parafunctional habits and can be classified according to the type of movement and the period of the day in which it occurs. It is distinguished in: 1 - static bruxism (clenching), characterized by the clenching of teeth; 2 - dynamic bruxism (grinding), ie the grinding of the arches. In addition, we talk about diurnal bruxism when the frame or grinding occurs during daylight hours, while it is ...