YOUR GUIDE TO DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH

Welcome to our advice platform - for a radiant smile and long-lasting oral health!

I am very pleased to welcome you here and congratulate you on your wise decision to obtain comprehensive information about the topics of dental and oral care. On this platform you will not only find answers to important questions, but also valuable tips on how you can optimally care for your dental and oral health. I have many years of experience in this area and am available to you with my specialist knowledge. You can benefit from my in-depth knowledge and gain valuable insights into the world of dental and oral health. Immerse yourself in the world of dental and oral care and let this guide support you. I am committed to providing you with well-founded information and practical advice.

dr Lorenza Dahm

OUR TOPICS:

GROW OLD WITH YOUR OWN TEETH

Think about caring for the spaces between your teeth early on! Did you know that the spaces between the teeth make up around a third of the tooth surface? Caries bacteria find the best conditions to multiply where it is difficult or impossible for the toothbrush to reach. Depending on the appearance, food particles and bacterial plaque build up in the spaces between the teeth. The consequences are tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. To a comprehensive dental care strategy that also...

BIOLOGICAL INJUSTICE

Why women have worse teeth than men

As a dentist, I am happy about every patient who comes to my practice with healthy teeth. And this in particular for women, because the burden of the "little difference" in dental health accompanies them all their lives. According to the results of the market research institute YouGov, dental care and oral hygiene are important for 74% of women, compared to only 59% of men. Oral hygiene is very important to 41% of women, while...

IS FLUORIDE TOXIC?

Fluoride in small amounts is not toxic to the human body. In fact, fluoride is found in many toothpastes and mouthwashes and has been used successfully to prevent tooth decay for decades. However, in high doses, fluoride can be toxic and lead to a condition called fluorosis. Fluorosis occurs when the body absorbs too much fluoride, causing discoloration and weakness...

WHAT IS FLUORIDE

First of all, we have to differentiate between fluorine and fluoride! Fluoride is a natural trace element and occurs everywhere in our environment, for example in water and in many foods. Fluorine, on the other hand, is a poisonous and strong-smelling gas. The similarity of the two terms often leads to uncertainty and misunderstandings. You probably know a similar example from your everyday life: sodium chloride is the chemical...

PARABENS

Why should you avoid it?

Parabens are a preservative that make toothpaste last longer and protect it from loss of quality. Although you don't normally swallow toothpaste, its ingredients, which are not always harmless, are still absorbed through the oral mucosa and thus enter the circulatory system particularly quickly. Since most people don't know anything about it, they carelessly brush their mouths with toothpaste several times a day without knowing what it really contains and what...

HEALTH ALSO BEGINS IN THE MOUTH

How important is oral health?

Did you know that sick teeth can also make the entire organism sick? Teeth are not an individual, encapsulated unit in our body, but very deeply and closely linked to the rest of the organism. Diseased teeth and inflamed gums can damage the entire body because our teeth are connected to the whole body via nerves and blood vessels. Bacteria and their toxins can...

PERIODONTITIS AND PREGNANCY

Cause of premature birth?

Pregnancy is a turning point in every woman's life. This exciting, exciting time demands a lot from the female body – especially from the teeth. Instead of just thinking about nest building, I would like to encourage you to think about yourself as well. Listen to what is good for you - and what is not. Because what's good for you is definitely...

periodontitis

What's this?

Periodontal disease (or more correctly periodontitis) is a disease of the periodontium, more simply a disease of the tissue that anchors the tooth in the jaw. This disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, ahead of tooth decay. The disease begins with inflammation of the gums, most often due to poor oral hygiene. The inflammation is caused by bacteria that form plaque. They produce excretions which...

PROPOLIS

The benefits of propolis for oral health

Propolis is a resinous substance collected by bees from buds, bark, and other plant sources. Also known as "bee glue", it is used by bees to protect and seal their hive. Propolis contains a variety of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, and terpenes. Because of these compounds, propolis has traditionally been used to treat various ailments, including colds, sore throats, gingivitis...

the RAUCH

The dangers to oral health. What to do?

Smoking has significant effects on oral health, particularly on gums and teeth. In this post, we delve deeper into the topic and explain the potential effects of smoking on oral health. We also offer solutions that can help you counteract these effects.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SALIVA TO ORAL HEALTH

Spit or saliva has a decisive influence on our dental health. How and in what form is the subject of this blog. This multifunctional universal liquid has amazing abilities. It is rightly said that digestion begins in the mouth. Because the amylase contained in the saliva splits starch into sugar that our body can use. And that is just one of the other factors influencing saliva on digestion. But...

SPORTS AND ORAL HEALTH

What are the hidden dangers to dental health?

Unfortunately a fact! High-performance athletes suffer from dental problems more often! This was already mentioned in a publication in the “British Journal of Sports Medicine” (2014; doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2014-093804). At the London Olympics in 2014, toothache was one of the most common health problems among athletes. Even 30% of medical consultations during the Games were for toothache: the second most common reason for consultations! The athletes were asked about the dental problem...

TOOTHBRUSH

The great dangers. Choose correctly!

We all love the Holliwood smile, don't we? A bright smile gives us the confidence we need. It might be that by doing this we can get the attention of the person we always had a crush on. Or it can help us to master the most important interview for our dream job. Simply put, a confident smile can definitely transform our personal and professional lives forever...

BLEACHING TEETH 1

Which bleach should I choose?

A radiant smile is often a reflection of health and self-confidence. However, with the variety of teeth whitening products on the market, the choice can be overwhelming. In this blog post we are dedicated to listing various products and giving you our recommendations for a radiant smile. Teeth bleaching is very commonly practiced today. Depending on the technology and product, you can...

BLEACHING TEETH 2

What to pay attention to?

Some bleaching products on the market, whether for self-application or practice, must not be used on exposed tooth necks. Evaluations of "home solutions" have shown that depending on the duration of use, concentration and acid value, damage to the tooth enamel can occur. Bleaching agents with low pH values and agents with high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide have proven to be particularly problematic. The problem for the user: Damage to the enamel is not immediately noticeable....

TOOTH EROSIONS

Causes, prevention

Tooth erosion is destruction of the tooth surface caused by acid and without the involvement of bacteria. Acids can destroy even the hardest tooth enamel. It is generally believed that sugar is the teeth's greatest enemy, but this is not always the case. Acids can also cause irreparable damage to teeth over time. In addition to the well-known dental diseases such as caries and periodontitis, a new disease of the tooth surface, which has received little attention up to now, is increasingly...

GUMS DECLINE

Causes, symptoms, therapy, prevention

Gum recession causes, symptoms, therapies, prevention. Below I will describe to you the causes that can lead to gum recession, how they can be largely avoided and how they can be treated with modern methods. Receding gums, the so-called recession, means a loss of gum tissue beyond the crown part of the tooth . It is a disease of the periodontium and therefore, in addition to...

DENTAL FLOSS

Why you can't do without it?

Most people don't use dental floss or use it very rarely and very reluctantly because they feel this tool is rather unnecessary. They think that brushing their teeth with a toothbrush alone gives them a clean feeling in their mouth and that this is enough. You have the feeling that the leftovers can be removed thoroughly enough with the toothbrush and do not see the need...