Tag: health
- Bleeding Gums during COVID ()
Ramzi Assi Dental Center Blog Your Question Q: My gums bleed, is it okay during COVID? Answer A: Bleeding gums are not okay, and they might make things worse during an exposure to an external virus. Bleeding gums, gingivitis, is most of the time caused by the presence of plaque (bacteria) and calculus (tartar) on the teeth. […]
- Mouthwash and Braces; too much or too little? ()
Ramzi Assi Dental Center Blog Your Question Q: Should I use mouthwash with my Braces? How many times a day? Answer A: Yes you should, for many reasons: it cleans, disinfects, and protects the teeth (when the mouthwash solution contains fluoride) How many times a day? At least once a day, or if you just […]
- Do teeth become darker with age? ()
Ramzi Assi Dental Center Blog Your Question Q: Do teeth become darker with age? Answer A: Yes, teeth have a tendency to become darker for the following reason: The inside of the tooth, called the dentin, becomes thicker. That reduces the reflection of the light on the tooth and the tooth will look darker, or […]
- Is there an age limit for having Braces? ()
Ramzi Assi Dental Center Blog Your Question Q: Is there an age limit for having braces? Answer A: There is no age limit to have a great smile with perfectly aligned teeth. People who get their braces at a later age, have only one regret: having waited and postponed. They are so happy with their […]
- Teeth Whitening – Every how long should I repeat it? ()
Ramzi Assi Dental Center Blog Your Question Q: How does Teeth Whitening work? Do I have to keep doing it? Answer A: Confused about all this “Teeth Whitening story”? You are not alone. Everyone is. Here are some facts to help you understand better: Whitening Gels (hydrogen peroxide): Whitening Gel Concentration: Too low and your teeth won’t […]
- Braces or Aligners? ()
Ramzi Assi Dental Center Blog Your Question Q: Braces or Aligners? What’s best for me and for my teeth? Answer A: Speed, Price, Looks. Your answer is in those 3 words. Let’s try to answer them together. 1- Speed: Braces deliver Faster results than Aligners. Why? Metal used for braces is much more powerful than […]
- Teeth Braces ()
Ramzi Assi Dental Center Blog Your Question Q: What are Teeth Braces? Answer A: Teeth Braces are mainly a set of colorful rubber elastics, a wire, and brackets. The colorful elastics hold the wire; the wire runs into the brackets; the brackets are glued on the teeth. Teeth Braces align your teeth. Once your teeth […]
- Can Teeth affect my Health? ()
Ramzi Assi Dental Center Blog Your Question Q: Can my oral health, my teeth, and my gums, affect my general health? Answer A: Yes in many ways; your mouth is like the window to your house; sunshine and fresh air can come in, as well as dust and dangerous intruders… Related Links we have picked […]