Category: Dentistry
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Periodontal emergencies: When to see a dentist immediately?
Periodontal diseases can progress silently, but in some cases, they present urgent symptoms that require immediate attention. Ignoring these signs can lead to tooth loss, severe infections, and even affect general health. At Clínica Dental Bajo, we have been specialists in periodontics for over 20 years and are here to help you take care of…
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Why are your gums bleeding?
Healthy gums do not bleed. If you notice blood in your mouth when brushing your teeth or biting into food, it is a warning sign that you should not ignore. This symptom may indicate the presence of periodontal disease, a condition that, if not treated in time, can lead to tooth loss and affect your…
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What is Alveolitis and how to treat it?
At Clínica Bajo, we understand how important it is for our patients to take care of their dental health after any dental procedure, especially after a tooth extraction. One of the most common complications that can arise is dental alveolitis. Today we want to explain what it is, how to recognize it, and, above all,…
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Edentulism: What is it and what are its main causes?
At Clínica Bajo, we emphasize the importance of prevention in oral health. Many complications can be avoided if we attend professional check-ups and detect and treat any anomaly. Today, we are going to talk about edentulism, one of the greatest fears of patients, which, in some cases, can be prevented. Edentulism is the partial or…
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Open bite, what is it and why is it important to correct it?
There are many factors that we must take into account to maintain good oral health. Luckily, today we have enough means to correct those aspects that put our health at risk, such as open bites. Open bite is a dental malocclusion, that is, when the teeth are not properly aligned. But this term does not…
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Perleche, what is it and why are they produced?
Angular cheilitis, popularly known as perleche,, is a condition that occurs at the corners of the lips and is, most of the time, quite annoying. The area is usually red and the skin cracks and sometimes even becomes inflamed, usually in both corners at the same time, although it may only appear in one. Well,…
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Kisses that spread cavities?
After the covid-19 pandemic, we learned how easily many viruses or bacteria can spread between people. During the toughest months we stayed physically away from most people, and unnecessary contact such as giving two kisses to say hello was avoided. Today, luckily, we are recovering normality, but today we ask ourselves: If there are many…
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How to regenerate receding gums
Today, thanks to all the advances that have taken place in medicine, we have innovative treatments capable of achieving what was previously thought impossible. A clear example of this is, as we will see in today’s article, the regeneration of receding gums. When we talk about receding gums, we refer to the displacement of the…
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Dental floss: how many types are there?
Flossing is by no means a modern invention of hygiene. There is evidence that at the beginning of the nineteenth century, some dentists recommended it to sanitize teeth. However, it was not until 1882 that the invention reached the general public thanks to the launch of the company Codman & Shurtleft, although in 1898 it…
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Cracked tongue, should we be worried?
There are many alterations that can affect our mouth, the most important thing is to quickly go to a specialist to evaluate your specific case and determine whether or not it is necessary to take measures. We must remember that not all alterations are negative, but there is no more reliable diagnosis than that of…
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Gum diseases, what they are and how to detect them
There are diseases that directly affect our gums and that, if not detected and treated in time, can be a major complication for our quality of life. Avoiding gum disease may be easier than we imagine, especially we have to keep oral hygiene in mind. It should be borne in mind that our mouth is…
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Tips for maintaining a healthy and beautiful mouth
As we always say, prevention is essential for oral health. It is in our hands to take care of our mouth and avoid certain diseases that not only spoil the aesthetics of our smile, but can also pose a real problem for our health. At Dental Clinic we always give you the best advice to…