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Kids at home and snacking all the time

North Pacific Dental — Wed, 20 May 2020 17:20:20 +0000

The plaque in your mouth uses the sugars to make acid, and this acid makes cavities.

🍎🥦 🥕Try to choose foods that are low in sugars such as fruits and vegetables.

⏳Limit snacking to a short period of time, and make sure they brush or at least rinse with water, as this buffers the acidity.

For more information call us 2652-9016

or email Info@northpacificdental.com

Flexible partial dentures

North Pacific Dental — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:24:00 +0000

This dentures are an innovative tooth replacement option for patients with missing teeth.
Made from flexible plastic, this denture can adapt to the constant movement and flexibility on your mouth, providing a more comfortable fit and aesthetics.

For more information call
+(506) 2652-9016 or
email Info@northpacificdental.com
Have a great day.

Link between Alzheimer’s and gum disease.

North Pacific Dental — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:10:32 +0000

You don’t only prevent cavities in your teeth by keeping good oral hygiene, researchers at the University of Bergen have discovered a clear connection between gum disease and Alzheimer´s disease.
The researchers have determined that gum disease (gingivitis) plays a decisive role in whether a person developes Alzheimer´s or not.
The bacteria in gum disease produces a protein that destroys nerve cells in the brain, which in turn leads to loss of memory and ultimately, Alzheimer´s.
Researchers points out that the bacteria is not causing Alzheimer´s alone, but the presence of these bacteria raise the risk for developing the disease substantially and are also implicated in a more rapid progression of the disease.
However, the good news is that this study shows that there are some things you can do yourself to slow down Alzheimer´s.
“Brush your teeth and use floss.” Reseracher adds that it is important, if you have established gingivitis and have Alzheimer´s in your family, to go to your dentist regularly and clean your teeth properly.
For more information call 001(506)26529016
Or email info@northpacificdental.com

Neck of tooth cavities

North Pacific Dental — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:33:32 +0000

Cervical caries develops in the neck of the tooth, one of the most vulnerable parts of the tooth site where the coronal part of the tooth makes connection with the gums.

It starts as a rough white chalk zone, which generates that more plaque can adhere to this area, then go dark until it forms a cavity.

Symptoms begin as areas that are more sensitive to changes in temperature in the mouth, an area that is clearly whiter or of different color that is becoming dark or black. To end in pain from nerve involvement.

In its initial stage it is treated with remineralization of dental enamel.

If there is already a deeper effect on the enamel, it performs the cleaning and removal of the damaged enamel and a resin filling is made of the same color as the tooth to restore its function and shape.

If there is nerve involvement, a root canal is performed and the filling made for the affected cervical area.

La caries cervical se desarrolla en el cuello del diente, una de las partes más vulnerables del diente sitio donde la parte coronal del diente hace conexión con las encías.

El cuello del diente está cubierto por una fina capa de esmalte, lo que lo hace más susceptible a caries y lesiones más rápidas.

Inicia como una zona blanco tiza, áspera, lo que genera que más placa se puede adherir a esta zona, para luego ir tornándose oscura hasta formar una cavidad.

Los síntomas inician como zonas más sensibles a los cambios de temperatura en la boca, se observa una zona claramente mas blanca o de diferente color que se va tornando oscura o negra. Para terminar en dolor por afectación del nervio.

Como tratarla la caries cervical:

En su etapa inicial se trata con remineralización del esmalte dental.

Si ya existe un efecto más profundo en el esmalte su realiza la limpieza y remoción del esmalte dañado y se realiza una calza de resina del mismo color del diente.

Si hay afectación del nervio se realiza el tratamiento de nervio y la calza para la zona del cuello afectada.

WHATCLINIC.COM AWARD FOR EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE

North Pacific Dental — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:15:32 +0000

NORTH PACIFIC DENTAL WINS FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, WHATCLINIC.COM AWARD FOR EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE

North Pacific Dental, in Tamarindo has been recognised with an award for excellent customer service by healthcare search engine WhatClinic.com, based on feedback by customers over a twelve month period.

The award is based on feedback from patients, and combines scores for excellent customer service and timely consumer feedback. Customers rated clinics based on how well the clinic treated them, how quickly they were contacted and seen, and how happy they were with the treatment.

Dr Diego Vernava and Dr Karol Trejos comment today; We are delighted to be recognised for our commitment to customer service. We work hard on every case to get our patients the best dental experience ever. As a practice, it is something we focus on in everything we do and to receive such positive feedback from our patients is great…”

WhatClinic.com CEO Caelen King congratulated North Pacific Pental and said “This is the 7th year we have run these awards. Every year, the standard goes up and up – and I’m delighted to recognise those clinics that are putting the needs of the patient first, every single day.

All on 4 dental implants

North Pacific Dental — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:46:16 +0000

The All-on-4 treatment concept is a procedure that provides a permanent, screw-retained replacement for the entire upper and / or lower set of teeth with a bridge or denture. The procedure is best for patients with significant tooth loss or decay and for people whose bone loss in the jaw area prevents them from getting conventionally oriented (vertical) dental implants. Often, tooth loss is accompanied by loss of the jaw bone which poses the problem of reconstruction of the jaw bone requiring bone grafting. The All-On-4 protocol is considered to be a graftless solution thereby avoiding the long and costly road of rebuilding bone when conventionally oriented implants are used.

For the implementation to be successful a careful analysis of the bone structure needs to be made. The most ideal way to evaluate the bone is by a CBCT scan. Then we will create a 3D printed surgical guide to place your implants in the exact location in the jaw. The All-On-4 protocol is for at least 4 implants to be placed in a jaw. From this point we will create a permanent denture or bridge with approximately 12 to 14 teeth.

Call 001(506)26529016 or email info@northpacificdental.com

CASE : MALE

Bimaxillary Full Arch rehabilitation using guided surgery All on 4 dental implants technique with Crystal Ultra hybrid Ceramic dentures.

Crystal Ultra Hybrid ceramic dentures

FirstFit™ Tomorrow’s technology…today

North Pacific Dental — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:09:50 +0000

FirstFit™ By ViaxDental, is as they promote it “Tomorrow’s Technology…today”,

This minimally invasive treatment option is a removable appliance that fits perfectly over your existing teeth, to cosmetic enhance your smile (whiter smile, severe crowding, misalign teeth) or to be use a partial removable denture, or as a temporary for dental implants.

This appliance is 3D scan and Printed to fit perfectly over your teeth almost without any adjustment or cutting to your teeth.

Perfect teeth in week, perfect fit in week, the final product feels smooth and non-intrusive.

Just smile big!!!!

Get your s at North Pacific Dental, Call 001-506-26529016 and ask for your appointment.

Nail biting leads to teeth grinding

North Pacific Dental — Wed, 27 May 2015 16:28:14 +0000

Anxiety disorders affect approximately one in six adult Americans, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
A new study by Tel Aviv University researchers, published recently in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, finds that anxiety experienced in social circumstances elevates the risk of bruxism — teeth grinding which causes tooth wear and fractures as well as jaw pain.
“This is not a dental problem, but one with clear dental consequences,”
• Nail biting can wear down your teeth over time, causing enamel wear and uneven biting surfaces.
• Nail biting is bad for your jaw. It can contribute to Temporomandibular (TM) disorder, which causes jaw pain, headaches, and locking and popping of the jaw.
• Beyond the effects on your teeth and jaw, there are also sanitary concerns, when you bite your nails, you are exposing yourself to illness causing germs that transfer from your hands to your mouth.

Award for Excellent customer service 2015

North Pacific Dental — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 22:41:38 +0000

NORTH PACIFIC DENTAL WINS WHATCLINIC.COM AWARD FOR EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE

North Pacific Dental in Tamarindo Costa Rica, has been recognised with an award for excellent customer service by private healthcare search engine, WhatClinic.com, based on feedback by customers over a twelve month period.

WhatClinic awarded the top clinics across the country with awards for excellent customer service, superior satisfaction and consumer feedback. Customers rated clinics based on how well the clinic treated them, how quickly they were contacted and seen, and how happy they were with the treatment.

North Pacific Dental was honoured with the award due to their fantastic customer feedback a constant drive to better patient experience.

North Pacific Dental DDS Dr Diego Vernava today said; “We are very proud to receive this award two years in a row, it shows our hard work and determination to give 100% on patient and customer satisfaction.

WhatClinic.com CEO Caelen King congratulated North Pacific Dental and said “Our awards are now in their8year and it’s great to see more clinics than ever reaching the high standards we set in order to receive this awards.

“It’s the customer who selects our awards winners, by their clinic ratings and the feedback they leave about service and experience. We believe that empowering the patient with accurate information is the future of a successful healthcare market. With these awards we honour clinics that are dedicated to the highest level of customer care and consistently putting the needs of the patient first.”

Prevention is the key

North Pacific Dental — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:26:06 +0000

Teeth and gums are vulnerable to wear, and it’s during your 50s and 60s that problems often start to show up.
Most of patients in this group have large fillings, and that’s where we often see cracked fillings or enamel, in patients over 50.
When a tooth is repaired, it’s never as strong as the original.

But with age, even unfilled teeth become vulnerable to cracks. And those are prime breeding grounds for bacteria. A Tooth loses almost 40% of its strength when the filling is on the biting surface plus a side.

The gum line, where tissue recedes with age, decay here can become serious quickly because it’s close to the tooth’s nerve, causing severe sensitivity to cold, hot, and sweets, If you don’t prevent or catch it early, you could need filling and a root canal.

Call Us if you feel even a slight twinge. It may take an x-ray to pinpoint the crack, which can be smoothed or filled. Larger breaks often require a full crown or cap.
Prevent it: Your best defenses: brushing, flossing, and using a fluoride rinse.