Peri-implantitis

Peri-implantitis is a destructive inflammatory process affecting the soft and hard tissues surrounding dental implants. The bone loss involved in peri-implantitis differentiates this condition from peri-mucositis, a reversible inflammatory reaction involving only the soft tissues around the implant.

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The nicotine and tar in tobacco

The nicotine and tar in tobacco smoke can cause yellow or stained teeth. Brushing your teeth several times a day is one way to improve their appearance. This not only prevents staining, it also protects against gum disease. It also helps to choose a toothpaste that’s designed to fight teeth stains for people who smoke.

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Smoking

Smoking can impact your oral health. People who smoke are at a higher risk of developing oral cancer, gum problems, losing teeth, decay on the roots of teeth, and complications after tooth removal and gum and oral surgery.

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Acid

Sugar in soda combines with bacteria in your mouth to form acid. This acid, plus the extra acid from soft drinks, attacks the teeth. Each acid attack lasts about 20 minutes, and acid attacks start over again with every sip. Ongoing acid attacks weaken tooth enamel.. just be careful to have soft drinks with your main meals do not have them as snack for example seating in your office in front computer taking soft drinks every hour… specially in this hot weather is more inviting to have cold drinks more often.

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Wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth — the third molars in the very back of your mouth — may not need to be removed if they are: Healthy. Grown in completely (fully erupted) Positioned correctly and biting properly with their opposing teeth.

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Citric juices


A study published this year in the Journal of Dentistry showed that orange juice decreased enamel hardness by 84 percent. Lemon, orange and grapefruit juice can strip away the enamel with their acidity.

TIP 1. When you drink orange juice, have it in one sitting versus sipping it over a longer period.

TIP 2. Use a straw to limit juice exposure on your teeth.

TIP 3. Match citric foods with less acidic ones, like grapefruit slices in a salad.

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Drinking alcohol and oral health

Drinking too much alcohol has been linked to an array of oral health problems including oral cancer, tooth decay and tooth erosion. It also increases the chances of accidental trauma or facial injury because of the higher risk of falling or being involved in an accident when people are intoxicated.

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Lipstick

Lipsticks formulated with a blue base will help diminish any orange or yellow tones on your teeth. Darker pinks are the easiest shades to wear with little risk of making teeth look yellow. That’s because the tones in darker shades of pink are blue, vital for making teeth look whiter.

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