Most of us rarely visit the dentist, believing that tartar is an aesthetic problem that can be easily eliminated with routine dental cleanings. Alas, it is impossible to remove hardened plaque on your own without a specialist. A person rarely spends much time on oral hygiene, and as a result, the formed plaque turns into tartar, which is impossible to get rid of without professional help.

If you do not know how to remove tartar, carefully read this article, or better yet, make an appointment with a dentist for the nearest date.

The implants are in place - the hardest part is over. Now comes the rehabilitation period. During this period, dietary restrictions apply. Failure to follow the recommendations is fraught with displacement and loss of pins, inflammation of tissues, breakage of the prosthesis.

When can I start eating? What foods are allowed, and which ones should be refused? How long should the prohibitions be observed? 

The didactic game presented in this article is designed for children 2-6 years old, and can be used both at home and in kindergartens and development centers. The game is devoted to useful and harmful food for our teeth and stomach. After all, as we know, not always what is tasty is useful.

The owners of a correct bite can be called lucky, because the overwhelming number of people have orthodontic anomalies of varying degrees of complexity. Interestingly, the preconditions for the development of problems with the bite can be determined at a very early age (as early as 2 - 3 years), but not all parents take their child to an orthodontist even when there are clear signs of problems with the dentoalveolar apparatus. Startsmile tells about diagnosis of malocclusion in children, possible treatment options for different age groups, as well as complications that can result from lack of timely treatment.

The topic of removing third molars, aka wisdom teeth, is one of the most exciting topics for most people. There are many legends about these "mysterious eights"... we will tell you what to expect from the operation, what are the indications for it and what are its consequences. In general, we will answer all the questions you have about the removal of these "problem" teeth.

In dentistry today, there are many ways to restore teeth. How do you sort through the abundance of offerings? In this article, we will tell you what types of dentures there are and what they hold, as well as which dentures are best for you. You'll be able to navigate this issue and feel free to discuss your denture options with your dentist.

Tooth enamel is the strongest tissue in the human body. But despite this, dental trauma can happen to both children and adults. And this unpleasantness happens unexpectedly, bringing considerable discomfort. Why a tooth chipped or broke off, and what to do in such a situation - we will tell you in this article.

A toothache always occurs suddenly, interferes with your plans, and brings turmoil into your life. Let's try to understand what causes it, how to calm the aching tooth, when it is impossible to visit a dentist and in which cases you should not delay going to the clinic.

Full-fledged dental care means regular visits to the dentist and home procedures. We will tell you why it is so important to go to the doctor in time, what oral procedures he performs and how to maintain a high level of dental health yourself.

Pulpitis is one of the most unpleasant dental diseases that often results from untreated tooth decay. Inflammation of the nerve can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. We'll tell you how to save a tooth, and also consider whether a "dead tooth" can perform its functions.

Morning stale breath is quite common and disappears after you brush your teeth, but what can you do if bad breath keeps coming back? Halitosis (as dentists call persistent breath odor) indicates problems with hygiene and indicates the development of various diseases. Let's take a closer look at the causes and ways to combat this problem.

Why does gum inflammation occur? What do the initial symptoms of periodontal diseases look like and how to deal with all this? We will tell you about all this in this article, so that you will notice the first signs of the disease in time and immediately begin treatment.

There are many misconceptions about dental treatment for pregnant women. Many women are sure that it is in no way possible to treat teeth while in an interesting position. We will disprove this myth and tell you in detail when it is better to treat teeth, as well as whether x-rays and anesthesia are harmful to the health of expectant mothers.

The color and texture of our teeth depend entirely on how we care for them, how we eat and how well we monitor their condition. If your tooth has suddenly darkened, but there is no pain, then you need to look for the cause. In this article, we will tell you in detail what to do if your teeth turn black.

Someone who grinds his teeth in his sleep, causes a lot of inconvenience to himself and others. But it is not terrible if it happens occasionally. If the attacks of teeth grinding begin to repeat more and more often, causing damage to health, then this situation requires immediate medical intervention. Why children and adults grind their teeth and how to get rid of this unpleasant phenomenon, we will tell you in our article.

Complete or partial adentia is a real problem, because the loss of teeth not only makes you uncomfortable when interacting with others, but also has a great impact on your health. Even if you are missing a large number of teeth, you can restore the aesthetics and functionality of your dentition. And we will tell you why you need to recreate your teeth and what techniques are available.

Everyone dreams of beautiful, straight teeth. But the prospect of wearing metal braces for several years scares many people, especially adults. Some worry that the braces will spoil the appearance of their teeth, while others fear that they won't be able to eat or talk properly.

The statistics are disappointing: about 80% of people in Russia have some degree of crooked teeth. We have no right to condemn parents who do not hurry to show their child to an orthodontist in time, when it is much easier to correct bite defects.

Almost 90% of children have an improper bite. It is much easier and quicker to align teeth at an early age than as an adult. A child is a growing organism, and the position of the teeth can easily be changed. Bone tissue is less dense during childhood, so it is easier to correct the bite.

The longevity and appearance of the prosthesis depend directly on how much attention you pay to hygiene. Proper cleaning helps not only to increase the life of the product, but also to maintain its original color. Care for dentures is quite simple, in this article we will tell you how to properly clean removable and permanent prosthetic structures.

According to statistics, about 95% of the country's residents suffer from periodontal diseases. The reasons for this are a low level of home hygiene, unwillingness to resort to professional medical care in the early stages of gum disease and to undergo timely preventive examinations.

A beautiful smile is what adorns a person and attracts attention. You deserve it! Correct your bite imperfections with a customized Insignia braces system. These are luxury braces, as they are created exclusively for you based on the individual parameters of your teeth structure. Make an appointment to start your treatment and improve your image!

Endodontics is a section of dentistry dedicated to the study of pulp and dentin structure, prevention and treatment of complications of dental caries - pulpitis and periodontitis, as well as the application of various techniques for cleaning tooth canals. The main goal of endodontic treatment is to restore the function of a healthy tooth by removing infection from the root canals.

The procedure of tooth nerve removal is familiar to almost everyone who has at least once faced severe toothache. And if recently this procedure did not cause any emotions in the patient, except for a sense of fear, then modern techniques allow you to depulp the tooth quickly and completely painless. In this article we will tell you about when it is necessary to remove the nerve of the tooth, how depulping is performed and why you should not be afraid of it.

A sinus elevator is a surgery that helps to build up bone for implant placement. This type of bone grafting differs in that it is performed only for the upper jaw. We will tell you about all the subtleties of the procedure and why it is necessary to increase the volume of bone.

Many people are convinced that an implant, or as dentists say, an implant, is a pre-made prosthetic tooth with a root. But this is not entirely true. Implantation is not an easy process, but the result is worth it. It is by far the most effective way to restore lost teeth.

Thorough oral hygiene at home ensures that soft plaque from food is removed from your teeth. But what about those hard-to-reach places where food particles get clogged up every day? Believe me, even the best quality and most expensive toothpastes, brushes, rinses and flosses can't remove tartar.

New generation dentures are definitely better in quality and aesthetics than their outdated predecessors, but they still create difficulties for patients that not everyone can overcome. We will tell you why a removable, artificial jaw is nothing more than a temporary solution to the problem of partial or complete absence of teeth.

When a person has an abnormal bite and their teeth grow crooked, everyone knows what to do about it: get a bracket. "But if the problem is minor, for example, only one canine protrudes, why put the system on the whole tooth row?" - you ask.

Your dream of a snow-white smile has finally become a reality! And for this you have made a lot of efforts: you have spent a lot of personal time, considerable money, treated caries, put fillings, polished and strengthened the enamel, spent more than one hour in the dentist's chair - and here you are the happy owner of dazzling white and healthy teeth.

When you go to the dentist, you naturally want to receive quality care so that the tooth does not bother you in the future. However, there are cases when the tooth hurts after filling. Why this happens and what to do in this situation, we will tell you in detail in this article.

We all want to have a beautiful, snow-white smile. But, according to statistics, many of us spend no more than 40 seconds even for elementary brushing of teeth. But during the day, we drink strong coffee and sweets without restrictions and have light snacks without thinking about the consequences for our health.

Are you ready to take a step towards a healthy and beautiful smile, but worried about your appearance during orthodontic treatment? Aesthetic braces will be your salvation. With them, you will be transformed, and few people will know what the secret of the change is.

The benefits of irrigators are no longer in doubt. More and more people who used to use only a toothbrush are thinking about buying this device. But only irrigator irrigator irrigator is not the same, and if you make a mistake in the choice, the benefits of it will be a little.

Pregnancy is a special time for every woman. It is filled with pleasant troubles and the joy of expecting a baby. But, in addition, the future mother faces a lot of complex issues related to her health. One of them: wisdom teeth and pregnancy.

The loss of baby teeth and the emergence of permanent teeth is an important time for a child. Babies look forward to this moment to receive a long-awaited gift from the Tooth Fairy. And parents cherish every tooth that has fallen out. At this time, the child's bite is changing, as the permanent teeth alternately replace the milk teeth. Let's understand how it happens together.

Tooth and enamel abnormalities occur in both children and adults. Externally, such teeth differ from normal teeth in shape, color and size. Therefore, a person experiences aesthetic discomfort. And with a serious pathology faces difficulties in the process of chewing food and pain syndrome. When and why the pathological process occurs, how it affects the teeth and whether you can fight it, we will tell you in this article.

Dental caries is the most common dental disease. It starts with the appearance of small dark spots on the enamel, then quickly develops and without timely treatment can lead to serious complications.

During a person's lifetime, 20 baby teeth and up to 32 permanent teeth grow in. But it happens that children or adults have more teeth than they should. These are overcomplete teeth. They grow and erupt near the permanent teeth or do not develop and remain permanently retained in the bone tissue. This abnormality in the number of teeth is called polyodontia or hyperdontia. It is quite common today, and many people live their lives without realizing that they have overcomplete teeth.

Toothache can be quite unpredictable, and sometimes it catches you unawares at the most inopportune time, for example, on a business trip or vacation. In this case, the patient does not always have the opportunity to immediately visit the dentist, but the discomfort that occurs in acute pain is almost impossible to tolerate. In this case, the main task is to find a way to alleviate unpleasant sensations and try to schedule a visit to the doctor promptly.

In the midst of the pandemic, many of us are concerned about whether it is safe to seek medical help without an urgent need or whether it is better to wait until the virus recedes. Among other things, doubts arise about visits to the dentist - even with severe toothache, some patients prefer to save themselves with folk remedies and tolerate discomfort, so as not to violate the regime of self-isolation. Preventive examinations, professional hygiene, as well as aesthetic procedures, such as teeth whitening, are postponed until better, safer times. However, is the fear of contracting the coronavirus during dental treatment justified? Let's find out.

The condition of teeth depends not only on their care, but also on what one eats and what water one drinks. Lack of vitamins and microelements can lead to various diseases. However, as well as their excess. For example, an excess of fluoride in the body causes dental fluorosis, which affects the enamel and eventually the bone tissue.

Implantation is a modern way of restoring a lost tooth. Implant placement is a surgery, so like any surgical intervention, it has contraindications. Let's talk about them in more detail.

Bleeding gums are one of the most common and unpleasant symptoms of several oral diseases. It not only causes discomfort in everyday life, but can also cause significant damage to health if you do not seek treatment from a dentist in time.

A good toothbrush saves you from bad breath, plaque and traces of a night snack. And it also makes it harder for caries to get to your teeth. But to do this, you need to choose the right toothbrush and use it at least once a day. How? Let's tell you now.

It is absolutely necessary to monitor children's teeth. They require increased attention. Baby teeth are very fragile and thin, which means that caries develops on them quickly.

If the child has even a small dark spot on the enamel, it is worth contacting the dentist immediately. In this article, we will consider ways to eliminate and prevent caries in children. To begin with, let's figure out: why is it so important to preserve the health of baby teeth?

If the use of certain foods, for example, cold or hot food and drinks, causes you discomfort, then most likely you suffer from hyperesthesia, or in other words, hypersensitivity of the teeth.

Unfortunately, many of us are used to not paying much attention to problems with the gums, which occur quite often and at the same time bring significant discomfort. Nevertheless, it is important to visit a dentist in time when the gums are just beginning to bother.

We have already talked about bleeding gums earlier, and now we want to talk about what to do if you have a fistula or, more simply, a lump on the gum.

Stomatitis is the most common disease of the oral cavity. Both children and adults suffer from it. Its main symptom is ulcers, which can be different in shape and color. After their appearance in the mouth, there are always strong pain sensations. Why stomatitis occurs and how to avoid it — we will tell you in this article.

As a rule, when it comes to restoring a tooth, we immediately think about installing a seal. However, if the tooth is destroyed too much, this method will not work. But dentists have found a solution and will be able to help by preserving the tooth with a special ceramic tab. It allows you to repair significant damage, looks aesthetically pleasing and serves for many years.

Loss of baby teeth is an important event for a child and parents. It would seem that the first tiny tooth was waiting for quite recently, and now it will be in the collection of "mom's treasures", and a permanent tooth will take the vacant place. Caring parents, of course, are concerned about the question: is everything all right, is the bite change happening correctly? Let's figure it out.

Wisdom teeth or "eights" cause a lot of inconvenience – let's start with the fact that they are the last to erupt, already at a relatively adult age (usually up to 25 years). This process is often accompanied by painful sensations, inflammation of the gums, damage to the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.

You have been assigned a tooth extraction. This decision, of course, was made in order to preserve your health. Now the doctor will prescribe an examination to perform a gentle operation. Anesthesia will be individually selected, and the doctor will carefully extract the tooth. The operation can be both simple and complex (for example, wisdom tooth extraction). If necessary, stitches are applied. After the operation, the hole is closed with a sterile gauze swab, which is changed several times.