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Dental fillings for a healthy mouth

It is not uncommon for people to have their fillings get loose or completely come off. The reasons could simply be that the work was either done unprofessionally or the filling has become too old. There are a range of tooth filling replacement options that you can choose from, here is some information that can help you figure out what will be your best option: Beginning with the most basic fillings. Most dental fillings are created out of dental amalgam of tin, copper, mercury and silver. These require replacement in every five to fifteen years. However, the aesthetic value of such fillings is debatable. It is far better to have something in your mouth that blends in with the rest of the teeth. Some fillings are made from cast gold. They usually last for ten to fifteen years but can last longer. However, they are expensive. Out of all, the most common are composite restorations. Composite is made out of micro particles that are bonded to the teeth. This material is tooth colored...

Oral health and STIs

Oral health plays an important role in our overall health system. Our mouth consists of more bacteria than the total population of the world. This means we must take care of how we maintain our dental hygiene. Some of the very common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can easily be transferred through sexual acts which includes the use of mouth, lips or tongue. The only way to prevent it is by using genital or dental condom. STIs which can be transmitted orally Herpes, it is one of the most common STIs found today. It is transferred when the infected tissue (open) comes in direct contact with a fresh tissue. Herpes causes oral blisters which can be painful when they burst. It can also cause fever or fatigue in some cases. Syphilis, it is a type of bacterial infection. Sores are formed on the mouth, lips, around genital region, the anus and the rectum. It is transmitted when an infected person comes in direct contact with the person not carrying it. Skin sores which are pain...

The various materials used in dental fillings

It is important to get your teeth and dental fillings checked every six months. There may be times when your dentist in Brampton may notice a loose filling. Fortunately, there are several replacement options out there.   Here we've thrown some light on information on fillings and help you figure out what will work best. Amalgam, copper, mercury and silver: Let's begin by discussing dental filling basics: the various kinds of materials. Most dental fillings are created from an amalgam of tin, copper, mercury and silver (and at times with other metals as well). The experts believe that this amalgam is absolutely safe. This kind of filling needs to be replaced in every five to ten years. You must choose a Brampton dentist that does not use an amalgam because it does not look good from the aesthetic sense. You must want a filling that easily blends with the natural color of your teeth. Also, because amalgams are basically metal and non-translucent it can be diff...