Dark gums, how can we change their appearance?
Gingival melanosis, known as dark or black gums, is an aesthetic problem that is affecting more and more people. At Vélez y Lozano we tell you what causes it and what you can do to solve it.
Tooth whitening: What is it and how is it done?
What exactly is tooth whitening? Tooth whitening is a process by which, thanks to the application of certain products, the tone of the teeth is lightened to a greater or lesser extent. Specifically, the clinical products that are used in a dental clinic such as ours to lighten the colour of the [...]
The impact of oral contraceptives on gums and oral health
Our organism is a machine in perfect synchrony and what usually affects one area in particular, ends up having repercussions in others. Everything that has an impact on our general health, therefore, also affects our oral and dental health, and this is the case when we take certain types of medication such as oral contraceptives. In this [...]
The importance of saliva in our oral health
This involuntarily secreted clear liquid is composed of 99% water and 1% of both organic and inorganic molecules. On average, a person can secrete between 1 and 1.5 litres of saliva per day. This production reaches its lowest level during the night, so that the antimicrobial action is reduced. For this reason, [...]
What is interdental caries and how to avoid it?
How did my child's tooth break if everything was fine yesterday? This question is very frequently asked at Vélez & Lozano. Generally, parents tell us that while they are brushing or brushing their children's teeth, they notice a kind of tiny hole in one of the molars. [...]
Why is it advisable to visit a paediatric dentist?
The development of teeth during childhood and adolescence involves a series of physiological processes that make treatment different from that of an adult. The pathologies and the way they are treated are similar, but not exactly the same. In addition, children have a smaller mouth opening, and a greater [...]
