YOUR GUIDE TO DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH

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

I am delighted to welcome you here and congratulate you on your wise decision to inform yourself comprehensively about dental and oral care. On this platform you will not only find answers to important questions, but also valuable tips on how to optimally care for your dental and oral health. I have many years of experience in this field and am available to share my expertise with you. 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 supporting you with well-founded information and practical advice.

Dr. Lorenza Dahm

OUR TOPICS:

GETTING OLD WITH YOUR OWN TEETH

Think about caring for the spaces between your teeth early on! Did you know that the spaces between your teeth make up around a third of the tooth surface? Where the toothbrush can only reach with difficulty or not at all, caries bacteria find the best conditions to multiply. Depending on how they look, food particles and bacterial plaque can settle in the spaces between your teeth. The consequences are caries, gum disease and bad breath. A comprehensive dental care strategy that also includes...

THE 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. This is especially true for women, because the burden of the "small difference" in dental health accompanies them throughout 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% for men. For 41% of women, oral hygiene is even very important, whereas...

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 for decades to prevent tooth decay. However, fluoride in high doses can be toxic and lead to a condition called fluorosis. Fluorosis occurs when the body absorbs too much fluoride, causing discoloration and weakening...

WHAT IS FLUORIDE

First of all, we have to differentiate between fluorine and fluoride! Fluoride is a natural trace element and is found everywhere in our environment, e.g. 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 are sure to know a similar example from your everyday life: sodium chloride is the chemical...

PARABENS

Why should you avoid it?

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

HEALTH ALSO BEGINS IN THE MOUTH

How important is oral health?

Did you know that unhealthy teeth can also make the entire organism unhealthy? Teeth are not an individual, isolated unit in our body, but are deeply and closely linked to the rest of the organism. Unhealthy teeth and inflamed gums can therefore damage the entire body, as our teeth are connected to the entire body via nerves and blood vessels. Bacteria and their toxins can...

PERIODONTITIS AND PREGNANCY

Causes of premature births?

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

PERIODONTIS

What is that?

Periodontosis (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 main cause of tooth loss in adults, even before caries. The disease begins with inflammation of the gums, usually due to poor oral hygiene. The inflammation is caused by bacteria that form plaque. They produce secretions that...

PROPOLIS

The Benefits of Propolis for Oral Health

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

SMOKE

The dangers to oral health. What to do?

Smoking has a significant impact on oral health, particularly on gums and teeth. In this post, we'll dive deeper into the topic and explain the potential effects of smoking on oral health, as well as provide solutions that can help you counteract these effects.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SALIVA FOR 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. The amylase contained in saliva breaks down starch into sugar that our body can use. And that is just one of the other factors that saliva influences digestion. But...

SPORT AND ORAL HEALTH

What are the hidden dangers to dental health?

Unfortunately, it's a fact! High-performance athletes suffer more frequently from dental problems! This was already mentioned in a publication in the "British Journal of Sports Medicine" (2014; doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2014-093804). At the Olympic Games in London in 2014, toothache was one of the most common health problems among athletes. As many as 30% of medical consultations during the Games were due to toothache: the second most common reason for consultations! The athletes were asked about their dental problems...

TOOTHBRUSH

The big dangers. Choose correctly!

We all love the Hollywood smile, don't we? A bright smile gives us the confidence we need. It could be that it can help us get the attention of that person we've always had a crush on. Or it can help us ace that all-important interview for our dream job. Simply put, a confident smile can definitely change our personal and professional lives forever...

TEETH WHITENING 1

Which bleach should I choose?

A bright 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 will list different products and give you our recommendations for a bright smile. Teeth whitening is very common today. Depending on the technique and product, you can do it at...

TEETH WHITENING 2

What should I keep in mind?

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

DENTAL EROSION

causes, prevention

Tooth erosion is the 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 thought that sugar is the worst enemy of teeth, but this is not always the case. Acids can also cause irreparable damage to teeth in the long term. In addition to the well-known dental diseases such as caries and periodontitis, a new, previously little-noticed disease of the tooth surface is becoming increasingly important...

GUMS RECESSION

Causes, Symptoms, Therapy, Prevention

Receding gums: causes, symptoms, treatments, prevention. Below I will describe the causes that can lead to receding gums, how they can be largely avoided and how they can be treated using modern methods. Receding gums, known as recession, means a loss of gums beyond the crown portion of the tooth. It is a disease of the periodontium and therefore affects not only the...

DENTAL FLOSS

Why you can't do without it?

Most people do not use dental floss or do so very rarely and very reluctantly because they feel that this tool is unnecessary. They think that brushing their teeth with a toothbrush alone gives them a clean feeling in their mouth and that this is sufficient. They feel that the toothbrush can remove food particles thoroughly enough and do not see the need...