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The increased sensitivity of enamel is due to several reasons. First, it may be a hereditary feature. Secondly, testify to a temporary weakening of the enamel due to the use of acidic foods. Thirdly, sensitivity is a sign of caries – both initial and advanced. Only an experienced dentist can determine the cause of tooth sensitivity after a special diagnosis. In some cases, a “reactive” tooth requires an immediate visit to the dentist.

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The course of caries in the early stages is asymptomatic, so often a person does not even know about its presence. But if the tooth is not cured in time, the process progresses; sooner or later, bacteria enter the pulp cavity, causing inflammation. The patient experiences acute throbbing pains that worsen at night. As a rule, body temperature rises to 37.5°C. If treatment is not started at this stage, the infection enters the surrounding bone tissue through the root canal, causing an inflammatory reaction in it. This disease is called periodontitis. At the same time, a person’s general well-being deteriorates sharply, and the body temperature rises even more, often reaching 38-39 ° C.

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Did you know that sugar was once a medicine? It was obtained in limited quantities by evaporation and treated many diseases. The effect was about the same as that of modern dietary supplements. Over time, attitudes towards this product have changed. In the 18th century, sugar turned from a medicine into a culinary product. Why is sugar bad? And what about the sugar substitute?

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The method of dental therapy with the help of a drill has not been the only one for a long time, the treatment of caries with a laser is becoming more common. This is a non-invasive technology: the technique excludes the penetration of the instrument into the human body, which guarantees sterility and infectious safety.

The procedure is performed with the help of the tip of the laser unit, which acts on the tooth without contact. The beam evaporates damaged tissues and does not affect healthy areas. Laser treatment of caries is more expensive than the traditional one, but it has a lot of advantages.

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The root canal is the part of the tooth that contains the pulp, or dental nerve. The soft fibrous pulp consists of connective tissue, nerve endings and blood vessels. A “living” tooth differs from a “dead” one precisely in the presence of pulp, which nourishes the tooth tissues.

Often, problems that arise during endodontic treatment are associated with a lack of medical knowledge about the anatomical and morphological features of root canals. But this is a fundamentally important point that affects the quality of work.

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Have you noticed that your teeth have become dull and no longer smooth? This means that a plaque has accumulated on them, which can no longer be removed with a toothbrush. The Swiss-made Air‑Flow system (“Air‑Flow”) will help to cope with it.

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Tea with lemon invigorates, warms, energizes or, conversely, helps to relax. In addition, it activates digestion, lowers the acidity of the stomach, strengthens blood vessels, reduces pressure, and improves immunity. It is also believed to promote weight loss. However, this tasty and healthy drink can be dangerous for the teeth due to its high acidity.

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Summer, hot, so you want to cool off and enjoy ice cream … How often can you use it and what should you be afraid of? They talk about the dangers of ice cream no less than about its benefits.

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Recently, more and more specialists are turning their attention to phytotherapy. This rational approach is due to several reasons. Herbal medicines act gently, and they have almost no contraindications. Almost all of them have a wide spectrum of action, have a beneficial effect on the body as a whole and are harmoniously combined with other drugs. Chamomile, sage, oak bark and oregano have long been used in dentistry. But the real discovery was the fact that cranberries are no less useful for teeth than propolis.

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A lot is said about the benefits and harms of seeds. What to believe is up to you. However, with the fact that the seeds spoil the teeth, you can hardly argue with just a few facts.

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