Having a perfect smile is possible by taking care of your oral habits. Eugenia Cervantes gives us the keys to proper oral hygiene.
Oral health is one of the main concerns of the Spanish population and it is not for less. Society is increasingly aware of the importance of taking care of your health, which is why visits and appointments to the dentist have increased. From Estetic.es we have spoken with Eugenia Cervantes, director of the Eugenia Cervantes Clinic.
The appearance of spots, the lack of brightness in the smile, or hypersensitivity are the main queries. “Every day I meet more patients, men, and women, who care more about the appearance of their smile. Now they pay more attention to whether the smile is deteriorated or neglected. They notice that their teeth are more crowded, worn, and dark, that they lack light, and shine. This is normal due to their habits and the passage of time as teeth age. That is why patients come looking for a smile with more life”, says Dr. Cervantes.
The stains on the teeth caused by taking drugs with tetracycline are also another of the most frequent problems. “It occurs mainly in patients who at the time took antibiotics continuously and today have very grayish spots and dark stains that age the smile,” he points out. “I also receive many patients with dental sensitivity or hypersensitivity who are afraid of undergoing aesthetic treatments due to the discomfort it generates. Nor can I fail to mention dental wear due to bruxism, a problem that has increased with the pandemic due to stress and that we should pay more attention to. Since many patients involuntarily grind day and night,” she says.
Avoid the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and foods with a lot of sugar, the keys to having perfect oral hygiene
Regarding the main treatments that exist, Dr. Cervantes points out that it depends on each type of problem. Thus, in the case of patients with bite or crowding problems, it is recommended to use “invisible orthodontics. With this system, we are going to bring the teeth to the appropriate position, but without the patient having the feeling that they are wearing an appliance, with a more aesthetic orthodontic treatment”.
For yellow or darkened teeth, it is best to opt for an individualized whitening that will help lighten the teeth within the natural shade. Although “there are more severe stains that can only be covered with composite or porcelain micro veneers,” he explains. “For patients with bruxism, it is ideal to use the offloading splint that will help lift the bite and the patient’s chewing muscles will be more relaxed. But if the case is very complex and they have had very aggressive wear, a complete rehabilitation with crowns or veneers must be carried out “
TIPS FOR GOOD DENTAL HEALTH
To have careful dental health, Dr. Eugenia Cervantes recommends “taking care of our mouths with the same perseverance and importance with which we take care of our skin, hair and other parts of our body. Because as time passes, the teeth lose their shape, color, and structure.
In addition, he insists on the importance of going to the dentist whenever any type of anomaly occurs because “a small anomaly can become severe if it is not treated in time.” Likewise, it is important to practice healthy lifestyle habits such as avoiding the consumption of alcohol or coffee and avoiding tobacco or foods with a lot of sugar or acids. “There are people who really like lemon or bite or suck on ice, that can give you problems in the long run because it tends to corrode teeth. In the end, they wear out more easily, the teeth become more sensitive. Like the abuse of nuts, such as peanuts that stick to the tooth and are more difficult to remove, especially in cases of patients with more crowding”, explains Eugenia Cervantes.
