口角炎

口角炎是口角位置發炎，多發生在戴假牙或身體虛弱的人士身上。


成因
由於牙齒咬合不當，以致口角的皮膚折迭起來，口水積聚在口角，就造成一個讓葡萄球菌及真菌滋生的環境，引致口角皮膚發炎。


征狀
口角皮膚出現紅疹或潰瘍，患處痕癢赤痛。患者進食或說話時會感覺痛楚及不自然。


處理方法
矯正咬合位置，例如調校假牙的咬合高度，以免口水積聚在口角。
塗抹含抗生素及抗真菌的藥膏。
減少口角的活動以便患處康復。


預防方法
鑲配咬合位置正確的假牙。
經常保持口角干爽。



參考資料: www.bjdental.com
以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途，如果你有任何醫療問題，
應向牙醫查詢，而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。

拆解牙膏防蛀防敏原理

★防止蛀牙

成分/原理﹕含氟化鈉（Sodium Fluoride）、單氟磷酸鹽（Monofluorophosphate）或氟化亞錫（Stannous Fluoride）等成分，可防止蛀牙。

點評﹕坊間出售的牙膏，大都含有氟化物（Fluoride）。初期蛀牙，氟化物能加速補充流失了的礦物質，修復蛀牙；所以使用含氟化物的牙膏，配合刷牙的正確的方法和足夠時間，已有效防止蛀牙。

★美白

成分/原理﹕含粗糙微粒，作用是磨去牙齒表面的牙漬。

點評﹕理論上，所有牙膏都含微粒，作用是磨走牙齒表面污漬，有清潔美白牙齒的功效；而某些特別強調美白效果的牙膏，微粒較大較粗，可能會磨蝕牙齒表面的琺瑯質，不宜長時間使用。建議用手指搓揉牙膏，如感覺粒子太大太粗，不宜經常使用。

★保護牙齦

成分/原理﹕含氟化鈉（Sodium Fluoride）、三氯沙（Triclosan）等抑制細菌的成分，防止牙菌膜積聚在牙齦，減低患牙齦炎和牙周病的風險。

點評﹕三氯沙亦是漱口水常見的成分，而牙膏和漱口水二合一的配方，亦是加入三氯沙，有助防止牙菌膜積聚。然而，使用正確方法刷牙，配合牙線或牙縫刷清潔，已能收預防蛀牙和牙周病之效。

★防敏感

成分/原理﹕敏感牙齒大都因為牙腳外露，令牙小管和牙髓神經受外來刺激，引起痠痛。坊間出售的防敏感牙膏，主要有兩大類，一是含鉀離子或金屬離子，可降低神經的敏感度，另一是以有機物封密牙小管，減少管內神經接觸刺激物。

點評﹕上述兩類敏感牙膏，都能改善牙齒感敏的情况，效果因人而異，消費者可試用兩種比較效果；但若使用後仍未有改善，就應諮詢牙醫。

參考資料: www.bjdental.com
以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途，如果你有任何醫療問題，
應向牙醫查詢，而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。

隱適美帶給您自信笑容的秘訣

• 當您除下隱形牙箍時，可以如常清潔牙齒及使用牙線，讓您輕鬆保持牙齒及牙齦的健康。
• 隱適美矯齒療程能讓您隨時大方展現笑容，連好友都難以發現您正在矯齒。
• 想吃零食？沒問題！沒有傳統金屬牙箍的不便與飲食限制，只要把隱形牙箍除下，您就可以隨時享受美食。
• 使用隱適美矯齒療程只需大約4-6星期覆診一次，療程期間病人需按時佩戴，而每次的覆診時間相對較少，絕不影響您的工作或行程。
• 任何場合，任何時刻，隱適美讓您表現自然不拘束。
• 隱適美隱形牙箍輕薄透明，讓您戴著牙箍也可以展現迷人笑容。
• 選擇使用隱適美矯齒療程不會大幅度改變您的生活習慣，反而它能於不知不覺間融入您的生活，讓您輕輕鬆鬆地矯正牙齒。
• 只要每日佩戴隱適美隱形牙箍至少22小時，您便可以選擇在特別的場合或約會時自行除下牙箍，不妨礙您渡過每個特別的時刻。

參考資料: www.bjdental.com
以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途，如果你有任何醫療問題，
應向牙醫查詢，而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。

New AACD Research: The Smile Most Attractive At Any Age (2)

More Good News: A Great Smile is the Key to Aging Well.

Here's something else to share with your patients...if they want to look youthful, they should invest in their teeth!

According to our survey respondents, nearly half (45%) think a person’s smile can defy the effects of aging while eyes come in a distant second (34%).

In comparison, fewer adults find the following features likely to age well:

• Body shape (10%)

• Hair (6%)

• Legs (5%)

 

Perhaps speaking from experience, 54% of the U.S. population 50+ can attest that a smile is the feature that can overcome decades of birthdays most attractively.

This is far more than 39% of younger counterparts who feel the same!

 

 

And, a Great Smile is More Appealing to the Opposite Sex!

This may seem like a no-brainer, but more than one-third of respondents said they view people with a flawed smile to be less attractive (37%) and less confident than those with perfect teeth.

More women than men (40% vs. 35%) agree that an imperfect smile makes someone less appealing than a person with a perfect smile.

 

 

Reference information: www.aacd.com/

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your Dentist for diagnosis and treatment.

New AACD Research: The Smile Most Attractive At Any Age (1)

 

 

It’s no secret we only have one chance to make a lasting first impression, which can often shape how we are perceived and remembered in both our social and professional lives.

 

A new study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) finds that a great smile can be our greatest asset – a feature that remains attractive even as we age and goes a long way in nailing an incredible first impression. Use this research to promote your work and help your patients achieve the smile of their dreams!

What Kind of First Impression Do Your Patients Want to Make?

Chances are, they want to make a good one. Luckily, more people are willing to invest in their teeth than other self-improvements...including weight loss!

According to our research, a whopping 80 percent admit they would spend money to maintain a youthful appearance.

More women than men (84% vs. 75%) are willing to make this investment. And since many believe that turning 30 gives you plenty to dread, it’s not surprising that those, ages 30-39, are more likely than any other age groups (88% vs. 78%) to consider shelling out money for their looks.

 

 

 

 

Reference information: www.aacd.com/

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your Dentist for diagnosis and treatment.