The majority of oral health problems are not an inevitable consequence of the passing years, they are actually illnesses that can, and must, be treated.
As always, the best advice is prevention through good oral hygiene, but if oral health problems occur, older people need to know that nowadays there are numerous and varied solutions.
Good oral hygiene is essential for increasing the resistance of your teeth and keeping them in good condition. Overlooking this can lead to diseases and in the long tem can even cause one or more teeth to fall out. Our recommendations:
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Make brushing part of your daily routine, to prevent the toxic, permanent effects of bacterial plaque.
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Eat healthily and do not smoke.
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Look out for certain common symptoms, such as red or bleeding gums, hot or cold sensations when chewing and broken teeth.
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Treat oral problems when they arise, to prevent them worsening or degenerating into diseases such as periodontitis, which usually evolves quickly and often leads to tooth loss.
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Go to the dentist regularly (we recommend every six months; take advantage of the visit to the hygienist at the clinic), as one of the key factors for solving dental problems is detecting them early.
There are occasions when prevention has not been possible and some or all teeth are lost. It is important to know that there are many solutions available, including implant treatments, which are notable due to their positive results. Why implants?:
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Dental implants are artificial roots that are placed in the mandibular or maxillary bone, creating a fixed, solid base on which restorations of individual teeth can be carried out or on which partial or total prostheses can be placed.
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The objective of the dental implants is to give your teeth sufficient strength so they can act like natural teeth: they let you eat very comfortably, and smile and speak with the same security as you would with your own teeth, and at the same time achieving a good cosmetic result.
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It is important to bear in mind that, aside from the loss of function, losing one or more teeth also causes bone loss. This causes the face to age prematurely, and can make subsequent treatment even more difficult and complex.
One of the most common questions regarding dental implants is what the patient must take into account. The response must always be the same: Quality. A dental implant is something that will remain in your mouth for many years. We are talking about a question of health so the quality is paramount.
As a patient, you must ensure that the clinic you attend uses an implant system that offers a wide range of solutions that can be adapted to each case, to be able to tackle treatments with the maximum confidence and predictability.
In terms of the material, we recommend requesting a titanium implant, the biomaterial par excellence, which is compatible with human tissues and therefore will not be rejected. To date, the studies show that pure titanium, with a suitable surface treatment, is the safest biomaterial and has a good long-term mechanical resistance. In addition, titanium integrates with bone tissue, producing what we could call a biological bond with the live bone.
Therefore, at the Eduardo Anitua Clinic we use the BTI implant system, which meets the strictest and most rigorous quality standards.
Nevertheless, we must point out that it is not enough for the implant to be good quality and correctly placed. The success of the treatment also depends on the patient's commitment to good oral hygiene and periodical check-ups.
These days there is no reason to be scared of visiting the dentist, as the treatments used have evolved so much that they are not at all invasive or traumatic. In addition, the recovery process can be made quicker, minimising any post-operative pain, by using techniques such as plasma rich in growth factors, a technology developed and patented by BTI Biotechnology Institute.
This technology consists of extracting a small amount of the patient's blood and isolating the proteins in it responsible for healing injuries and regenerating tissues from the plasma in the blood. Once applied in the area to be treated, these proteins accelerate the natural process of healing and regeneration of the tissues (bone and gums), reducing both the pain and the risk of infection, inflammation and post-surgical complications, and thus shortening the recovery time.
Oral health treatments must be completely safely and reliable. It is essential that patients are aware that a proper diagnosis has been made, so they can perfectly understand their problem and the possible solutions that are available.
Therefore, at the Eduardo Anitua Clinic we have with the best technical and human resources, to be able to offer patients the oral treatment that best suits their case, with a full guarantee.
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