Patient Blog Category: Postagens para pacientes

Postagens de blog para pacientes atuais ou potenciais

Dimensionamento e alisamento de raiz explicado

scaling and root planing

Has your dentist recommended scaling and root planing? This two-part procedure, often referred to as deep cleaning, is often necessary for patients who have chronic periodontitis, an advanced form of gum disease. According to the American Dental Association, roughly 47% of adults over the age of 30 in the U.S suffer from chronic periodontitis. What […]

Mau hálito (halitose): causas e tratamento

bad breath halitosis

Halitosis (bad breath) is not only embarrassing, but it could be a sign that a serious oral disease is affecting your teeth and gums. Learn what may be causing your bad breath, and how to get rid of it for good. What causes halitosis? We all have bacteria in our mouths. Some amount of oral […]

As dentaduras são adequadas para você?

are dentures right for you

Are dentures right for you? Dentures may be unavoidable in some cases, but not everybody needs dentures when they are missing teeth. If you’re missing some of your teeth, learn more about the pros and cons of dentures before making a decision. Other tooth replacement options may also be available to you, depending on the […]

Boca seca: causas e tratamento

dry mouth

A boca seca constante não é apenas desconfortável, mas também pode causar problemas dentários. Descubra as possíveis causas da sua boca seca e aprenda a tratá-la.

Os dentistas recomendam bochechos?

mouthwash

Enxaguar com enxaguatório bucal antes ou depois de escovar os dentes pode ajudar a manter a saúde bucal. No entanto, o enxágue bucal nunca deve substituir a escovação e o uso do fio dental duas vezes ao dia.