Category: Dr. Ljubica Banić

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How to maintain dental implants?
It is important that good oral hygiene is performed to maintain healthy peri-implant tissues. The use of toothbrushes either manual or electric helps to reduce the amount of plaque biofilm. Floss including superfloss and interdental brushes is essential for access interproximally. It is very important that oral hygiene for the patient is not made too complicated thereby prolonging the time required by using too many oral hygiene aids. In the aesthetic zone, a cross over flossing technique can be used.

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A cup of coffee every morning and a cold glass of cola each afternoon, you may notice your teeth losing their bright appearance. Coffee, tea, cola and red wine are some of the common liquids that stain teeth. If you’re serious about keeping your teeth white, try to cut back on these beverages. Visit your dentist regularly for a deep clean.

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The main symptom of burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is pain in the mouth that feels like burning, scalding, or tingling. Or, the pain may happen with a feeling of numbness, which comes and goes. Other symptoms include dry mouth or altered taste in the mouth.

BMS is a painful condition. Usually, the tongue is affected but the pain may also be in the lips, the roof of the mouth, or throughout the mouth.

BMS pain can last for months or years. Some people feel constant pain every day. For others, pain increases throughout the day. For many people, the pain is reduced when eating or drinking.

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What is a custom made whitening tray? Our custom fit whitening trays are constructed by a Registered Dental Technician. The custom fit bleaching trays are manufactured to fit your mouth and are made to a professional standard.

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Oral lichen planus is an ongoing (chronic) inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes inside your mouth. Oral lichen planus may appear as white, lacy patches; red, swollen tissues; or open sores. These lesions may cause burning, pain or other discomfort.

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How to help ease a dry mouth yourself Do drink plenty of cold water – take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night suck on ice cubes or ice lollies sip on cold unsweetened drinks chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free sweets use lip balm if your lips are also dry.

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Severe anxious patient. Managed to treat her without intravenous or inhalation sedation 🌸☘️🌸☘️. I feel so happy when patients trust me.

The use of local anaesthetics by injection or by application to mucous membranes to produce local analgesia is discussed in this section.

Local anaesthetic drugs act by causing a reversible block to conduction along nerve fibres. They vary widely in their potency, toxicity, duration of action, stability, solubility in water, and ability to penetrate mucous membranes. These factors determine their application, e.g. topical (surface), infiltration, peripheral nerve block, intravenous regional anaesthesia (Bier’s block), plexus, epidural (extradural), or spinal (intrathecal or subarachnoid) block. Local anaesthetics may also be used for postoperative pain relief, thereby reducing the need for analgesics such as opioids.

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Mouthwashes are usually either designed for cosmetic use or therapeutic use. Cosmetic mouthwashes freshen bad breath for short periods of time, but they don’t provide any other dental benefits. Therapeutic products contain active ingredients, such as chlorhexidine or fluoride, which do offer benefits for oral health. Chlorhexidine helps reduce the effects of gingivitis, or gum inflammation, and plaque buildup, while fluoride lowers the risk of tooth decay. Some products also have peroxide, which serves as a teeth whitening ingredient. Cosmetic mouthwashes are available over-the-counter, while therapeutic products are available over-the-counter and with a prescription, depending on the ingredients they contain.

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