Is it possible to have fixed teeth in the whole mouth with implants?
Implants are the best solution for replacing missing teeth, and there are different ways of using and combining them. One of them is to make a "hybrid", a type of prosthesis that replaces all the teeth in the mouth and is screwed to the implants, so that it remains fixed. The advantages of this type of prosthesis are [...]
ECTOPIC RASH OR SHARK'S TEETH IN CHILDREN
Is your child's permanent teeth coming in without the milk teeth falling out? It's more common than you think, stay with me and I'll explain it to you. Sometimes, when we are eagerly waiting for the first baby tooth to fall out and the tooth fairy to come, not only does it not fall out, but it [...]
When do I have to put my children in braces?
There are many myths about the age to start orthodontic treatment. The most widespread are that orthodontics is put in when children turn 13 or "orthodontics is put in when there are no more milk teeth left, but as you can imagine this is not entirely true. In fact, when asked the question "which [...]
Reconstruction, inlay or crown - which treatment is right for me?
When there is a broken tooth or tooth decay there are several restoration options but... Do you know when each type is indicated and how they differ? Reconstruction, inlays and crowns or caps are the treatment options we have to restore a damaged or weakened tooth. Each one is indicated for a specific type of [...]
MY CHILD'S PERMANENT TEETH ARE NOT COMING THROUGH
Sometimes when a baby tooth does not fall out or a permanent tooth does not appear, it is caused by an agenesis. Agenesis is the absence of one or more teeth and can occur in both primary and permanent teeth. In many cases, the permanent tooth has not formed and [...]
Nutritional recommendations for children
Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease, ahead of asthma or colds. It can lead to premature tooth loss, which leads to difficulty speaking, interacting with peers and chewing. This makes children unwilling to eat the hard, dry, fibrous foods that are so necessary [...]