Introducing 5 new technologies for oral and dental care & bull; hello healthy

What are your reasons for seeing the dentist? Is it because of a toothache? Or other dental problems? Or just check-up ?

Nowadays, technological developments in various fields are progressing very rapidly, not to mention in the field of dental and oral care. Come on, take a look at the following 5 new technologies for oral and dental care.

1. High-tech X-ray

For those of you who imagine an X-ray or X-ray is a model of bone on a black and white sheet, now imagine a model of your teeth on the sheet. Many dentists have started using digital X-rays to replace traditional radiography. Digital X-rays are faster and more efficient than traditional radiography.

How do digital x-rays work?

First of all, a digital x-ray uses an electronic sensor or a phosphor plate that is placed in the patient's mouth to take an image. This digital image will then be scanned onto a computer. Dentists can later save this digital image on a computer to compare it with previous images, or pictures that will be taken in the future to see the health of your teeth over time. And because of the aid of X-ray sensitive sensors and phosphor plates, the radiation dose can be reduced considerably.

What are digital X-rays used for?

Digital X-rays can be used to look for cavities, in addition, this digital X-ray can see the strength of the bone under the teeth that supports the teeth. Dentists can also use this technology to see where the implants are placed. Dental implants are inserting artificial teeth into implants (which are made of titanium) which are placed in the jaw. Digital X-rays can also be used to help the root canal dentist to see if the dentist has completely cleaned the canal during the procedure.

2. Laser to detect cavities

Usually, dentists use a device called an "explorer" to see if there are cavities in the patient's teeth. The tool is used by alternately placing it on your teeth during check up . If the device is stuck in one of your teeth, the dentist will look closely at that part of the tooth to see if there are any signs of cavities.

Today, many dentists are abandoning this "explorer" tool and turning to diode lasers, a sophisticated technology that can detect and remove cavities. This laser can be used to see if there is any damage to your teeth. After that, the dentist can choose whether the dentist will control the tooth, or compare the level of tooth decay with subsequent examinations, or recommend filling the cavity.

How does this laser work?

When healthy teeth are exposed to the waves on the laser diode, the waves do not display the color on the monitor, so the monitor looks low waves. However, if there are cavities, the waves will display the color on the monitor according to the level of your tooth decay. The more damaged your tooth is, the higher the waveform will appear on the monitor.

This laser diode not always only detects teeth that have clearly visible cavities, it can also detect tooth decay before it becomes visible. Note that this tool cannot replace X-rays. This laser can only detect tooth decay on the tooth surface. Meanwhile, to detect damage in the middle or in the tooth, X-rays must be used.

3.Computer-assisted design (CAD) / computer-assisted manufacture (CAM) technology

This tool serves to speed up the process of making and installing dentures. Usually, if a patient needs dentures, the dentist will have to make an impression of your teeth and then provide temporary dentures. After waiting some time, then you can get permanent dentures. With this CAD / CAM technology, your teeth can be punctured to make room for dentures and photographed directly by a computer. The captured image is then scanned by a machine that makes dentures on the spot. So you can save time on getting your dentures installed without having to go back and forth to the dentist several times.

4. Treatment for broken teeth

If your teeth are broken, nowadays technology can make your teeth repaired while still looking natural compared to previous technologies. Currently, the part of the tooth that is broken is covered with resin, which looks shinier and is more durable than the material used to repair the tooth before it was broken. Usually, dentists will put resin on the broken tooth to glue and repair the broken tooth. Because the resin color has range quite a lot, this resin can fuse and look similar to the natural color of the teeth.

5. Toothpaste that can restore lost minerals

Toothpaste that can function to restore lost minerals, help overcome cavities, and treat the sensitivity of your teeth while sleeping can be purchased online or from distributors at specialist dentists. This product is predicted to be sold in supermarkets later this year.

What is the difference between this toothpaste and regular toothpaste?

This toothpaste contains BioMInF. BioMInF itself functions to remove calcium, phosphate and fluoride gradually for 8-12 hours to form fluorapatite minerals. Fluorapatite functions to build, strengthen and protect tooth structure. The fluoride that is released gradually is also useful for dealing with cavities. It is different from ordinary toothpaste whose fluoride content no longer works effectively after 2 hours of brushing your teeth. Professor Robert Hill from Queen Mary, University of London who led the discovery of BioMInF states that this toothpaste can help your teeth to be stronger when "met" with drinks such as fruit juices and soda, or eat or drink cold products.