Many people do not know yet, but breast cancer has an impact on oral health. The care of the teeth and the mouth during the treatment against cancer is key to improve the quality of life of the patient and then avoid rigorous complications.

The National Cancer Institute, in the United States, recommends a series of good oral practices prior to cancer treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy on a larger scale, since these treatments can significantly affect the patient’s teeth, gums and teeth. This is to avoid affecting the patient’s diet, and to improve the quality of life during and after cancer treatment.

Among side effects in the oral health of cancer treatments are cavities, infections, gum pain or gingivitis, sores in the mouth, peeling of the tongue and taste alteration. For this reason, it is very important to discover in a timely manner any evidence that might suggest a potential oral complication.

How to prevent and treat side effects to the oral health of cancer treatments?

Undoubtedly it is a matter of prevention and follow-up with your dentist. Some recommendations are:

1. A complete examination of the mouth and teeth before starting radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
2. A recurring professional dental cleaning (your dentist will recommend the frequency).
3. Caries treatment and restoration of the necessary parts.
4. Treatment of periodontal disease.
5. Periodic controls during cancer treatment (cancer).
6. Monitoring of possible warning signs of complications: swelling and / or bleeding gums, numbness of the jaw, gum pain.

As for the oral hygiene of the patient with cancer would be the same instructions as the rest of the population, however, in these should be comprehensive and rigorous.

Some extra recommendations that you can consider are:

• Use a brush with soft nylon filaments.
• Make sure to clean your gums well.
• If your gums are very sensitive and fragile, rinse the toothbrush in hot water every 15 to 30 seconds in the brushing to soften it and avoid cuts or damage to the gums.
• Rinse with water or saline 3 or 4 strokes during brushing to remove plaque that may come loose during brushing.
• Choose a toothpaste with neutral flavor.
• Let your toothbrush dry in the air.
• Change your toothbrush every 3 months or less.
• Gently use dental floss.
• Whenever dentures are used, clean them with a special brush and rinse thoroughly after each meal.
• If your gums hurt or bleed during brushing or flossing, consult the dentist.
• Keep your mouth and lips hydrated and moist.
• Ask your dentist if you have questions about how to care for your oral hygiene correctly.

The fundamental thing is that the patient can recover from the disease while maintaining the best quality of life possible. At LS Dental Clinic your treatment and recovery are our highest priority. Our team of doctors and specialists are at your entire disposal.

Looking to get some dental work done? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

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They are an option of implantological rehabilitation treatment that allow the patient to have a new smile without have to uninstall it every day

They are a metallic structure covered with acrylic that serves to support the artificial fixed teeth.

There are “All on 4” “All on 5” among others, these vary depending on the number of support pins required and their placement depends on the patient’s bone health

After testing, the implantologist will decide which treatment is appropriate for each case of each patient.

These treatments not only involve physical changes in the patient, but also psychological ones, since it will restore great self-confidence, as well as functionality and comfort.

Looking to get some dental work done? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

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1. Feeding:
You must wait at least 2 hours to eat or drink something. After this period of time you should have a soft and cold diet for the rest of the day. Avoid chewing on the area of the operation. It is important to remember that no alcoholic beverage should be taken, because it affects the good coagulation, thus delaying the healing of the wound.

2. Dental Cleaning:
Do not brush your teeth or rinse immediately after the operation, for this you must wait 24 hours, and after that, you can make gentle rinses with the solution recommended by the dentist and brush the teeth that have not been operated.

3. Physical activity:
It is important that you avoid any physical effort especially if the bleeding is heavy. Try to keep your head as high as possible the first night to sleep.

4. Smoke During Recovery:
It is clear that quitting smoking can be difficult for most people, however it is important to know that the likelihood of complication in smokers is higher, because tobacco smoke irritates tissues, delays healing and increases the risk of infection in the wound. So if you are thinking of performing this operation, it is preferable that you leave it before the date of your dental appointment. If, on the other hand, you have already undergone surgery, you will reduce your consumption of cigarettes if you want your treatment to be worthwhile.

5. Oral Hygiene:
Oral hygiene is extremely important even if you do not have any dental implant. However, with surgery, the care that must be taken increases. The use of dental cleaning tools as the toothbrush, dental floss, among others, should be used rigorously to avoid food stuck in implants that can form bacteria.

6. Control Appointments:
Although you feel that the surgery was a success, it is essential to attend the appointments scheduled by the implantologist, so you will ensure that the results are as expected. In addition to these recommendations it is important that you follow your doctor’s recommendations so that your implants are a success.

Looking to get some dental work done? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

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Thanks to the light rounded design, the dentist can easily move and manipulate the utensil in the patient’s mouth. By means of a small head of the camera this device has a fluid movement, that at a short distance and above the teeth that are to be captured, simultaneously, a 3D model is generated in the screen in natural colors that allows access to any point of the oral cavity to be treated. Undoubtedly, the comfort in its handling allows to satisfy the needs of any important dental treatment.

The quality of photographs that CEREC Omnicam provides when it is displaced above the teeth is very high, the screen generates a photorealistic image of the clinical situation in natural colors and of very high quality in its details, which generates greater trust in our patients, and allows us to reccommend the best treatment available for their needs.

Another feature that makes this equipment an integral part in our treatments, is its preciseness and accuracy to capture dental surfaces within the oral cavity, which allows us to show the patient exactly where the dental treatment needs to take place.

More advantages about LS Dental Clinic using CEREC Omnicam:

• It is the first intraoral camera on the market capable of taking clinical images in 2D and 3D.
• Incredible speed and accuracy for capturing intraoral images.
• The camera supports unsuitable movements and eliminates unusable data automatically.
• Provides a homogeneous area of ​​illumination for greater accuracy.

As you will notice when you visit us, we are absolutely passionate about what we do. We do everything to provide you the best dental experience of your life, and strive to give you the best resultas by staying at the top of our game, always. Our staff is not only passionate about helping you recover your smile, but also is constantly trained with the newest techniques and developments in the dental and dental implants industry.

You will feel a sense of purpose and vocation that our staff has to serve you, our concern for you is to make you feel at home while you get your dental treatment, and your overall wellbeing.

Our Dental Clinic facility is focused on you and giving you the best care, the natural surroundings of paradise Coco Beach, were we are located, inspire us and fills us with joy,

Once you live the LS Dental Clinic experience, you become family forever.

Looking to get some dental work done in Costa Rica? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental work for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

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And since we know you’ll be wondering how to safely get to this small Paradise called Costa Rica, we have prepared for you a list of all 22 direct flights you can take to Liberia Airport, as well as all the cities you can fly from.
DIRECT FLIGHTS TO LIBERIA AIRPORT (LIR)

DELTA AIR LINES( DL 572)Los Angeles (LAX)

ALASKA AIRLINES(AS 284 )Los Angeles (LAX)

AMERICAN AIRLINES(AA 4726)Miami (MIA)

AMERICAN AIRLINES(AA 1378 )Miami (MIA)

KLM(KL 7576 )Atlanta (ATL)

DELTA AIR LINES(DL 353 )Atlanta (ATL)

DELTA AIR LINES(DL 355 )Atlanta (ATL)

KLM(KL 6800)Atlanta (ATL)

UNITED AIRLINES(UA 1442)Newark (EWR)

AIR CANADA(AC 5536)Newark (EWR)

JETBLUE AIRWAYS(B6 1691 )New York (JFK)

DIRECT FLIGHTS TO LIBERIA AIRPORT (LIR)

UNITED AIRLINES(UA 1512)Houston (IAH)

UNITED AIRLINES(UA 1737)Houston (IAH)

SOUTH WEST AIRLINES(WN 691 )Houston (HOU)

AMERICAN AIRLINES(AA 1436 )Dallas (DFW)

AMERICAN AIRLINES(AA 1859 )Charlotte (CLT)

WEST JET(WS 2644)Toronto (YYZ)

SUNWIG( SWG 724)Toronto (YYZ)

AIR CANADA(AC 1734)Toronto (YYZ)

TUI AIRWAYS(TOM 76 )London (LGW)

COPA AIRLINES(CM 198 )Panama (PTY)

TURKISH AIRLINES(TK 9604 )Panama (PTY)

Looking to get some dental work done in Costa Rica? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental work for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

USA (214) 778-5891 | (214) 778-5163
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Dental whitening is a simple, affordable and effective procedure which whitens teeth painlessly.  The end result is a sparkling white smile which is an instant confidence booster.

At LS Dental we believe your smile and wellbeing are very important. That is why we offer you Glo Whitening System. A cutting edge non-invasive procedure designed to give you a bright smile in a fast, effective and convenient way. This system is designed to remove stains and whiten your teeth, while the effects are long lasting . This Whitening system is a very simple procedure that is highly recommended to keep those pearly whites white and keep your smile bright.

Why do teeth become discoloured?

There are many reasons why our teeth discolour as we age.  These can be divided into internal and external factors. With regard to external factors, coffee, tea and red wine are some of the major culprits.  The tar and nicotine in tobacco cause teeth to yellow with time.

Internal discolouration problems include the natural process of aging, where the enamel on the outside of the tooth wears thin over time and the yellowish dentine inside the tooth begins to show through.  A blow to the mouth may also cause discolouration as the body naturally produces more dentine to protect the tooth.  Another factor which causes tooth discolouration is certain medications, such as antibiotics (tetracycline in particular), antipsychotics, some antihistamines and high blood pressure tablets.

It’s important to have a dental exam before embarking on dental whitening to ensure there are no contraindications so the best results are obtained.  Patients should be over the age of 18 before having dental whitening and have paid a visit to the dental hygienist for a full dental cleaning.  It is important to always maintain good oral hygiene to keep the teeth white and the gums healthy.

Dental whitening is not recommended for patients with periodontal disease, severe fluorosis, highly sensitive teeth or for pregnant or lactating women.  Patients may experience some sensitivity after dental whitening but this is temporary.

Looking to get some dental work done? 

At LS Dental Clinic, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

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Costa Rica +506-2670-2400
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What is a Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal treatment is a dental work process that consists of three steps. The first, is to extract the pulp (set of vessels and nerves enclosed) from the inside of the tooth by small files. After this, the internal layer of the tooth is disinfected with special liquids. Later, the roots of the tooth are filled inside with a plastic material so that bacteria can’t survive, and thus the reinfection of the tooth is avoided.

In which cases is it carried out?

A root canal treatment is a dental work process that needs to be done in case the tooth can’t be extracted normally, or if the tooth has been affected so deep that decay has already touched the pulp of the tooth.

What are the benefits of getting a root canal treatment?

In addition to the elimination of continuous tooth pain, a root canal treatment will allow you to keep your tooth and not lose a valuable dental piece. In most cases the loss of a tooth may cause more problems as discomfort on the teeth nearby.

Does the affected tooth get darker?

The darkening of a tooth can appear as a consequence of the internal bleeding of the pulp. This can happen because of the decomposition of the pulp from an old cavity, or a an previous direct impact to the tooth. However, these situations occur before the Root Canal Treatment, and not because of it.

What are the Causes of nerve damage?

The most frequent causes for nerve damage are deep cavities. However, there are other reasons such as impacts on the teeth, wear by bruxism, chewing of objects or hard foods that can cause fissures in the tooth. Fissures in the tooth most of the time allow the passing of bacteria towards the inside of the tooth, as well as periodontal disease (pyorrhea).

What happens if I wait too long to get treatment?

If the root canal treatment isn’t performed in a timely manner, both the cavity and the infection can reach the bone and infect it as well as the lymph nodes. If you feel dental pain or discomfort, you should contact us as soon as possible to schedule you dental treatment.

Should I take special precautions after the root canal treatment?

The root canal treatment by itself prevents other major dental problems, such as as infections in the bone or the gum. However, you should understand that after the treatment, your tooth has lost an important amount of sensitivity. Because of this, you might not feel pain by cavities, and therefore may not notice them. This is the main reason why you should keep an excellent dental hygiene and schedule regular visits to your dentist.

Does the root canal treatment cause a lot of pain?

The root canal treatment eliminates the pain that you feel in your affected tooth. After the treatment, the pain in the dental piece can occur for a day or two after the intervention, when chewing. After 3 days you should feel no pain whatsoever.

Looking to get some dental work done in Costa Rica? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

USA (214) 778-5891 | (214) 778-5163
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Costa Rica +506-2670-2400
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]]> 4656 https://lsdentalcostarica.com/5-reasons-to-get-your-dental-work-during-costa-ricas-sunny-season/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 21:50:02 +0000 http://www.lsdentalcostarica.com/?p=4630 […]]]> Visiting Costa Rica is one of those things you definitely have to do in a lifetime. It’s important for you to consider that we are a tropical country, and most of the time our weather is humid, so the rains can in some way, affect the activities you probably have thought of doing.

At LS Dental Clinic, we want you to have the time of your life, so we leave you these 5 reasons why visiting our country during the dry season can be much more fun.

Volcanoes

To get the best view of the craters of our volcanoes, clear skies are a must. Clear skies occur when the clouds are not full of water, which happens mostly during the dry season.

Regional and folklore activities

Most of the typical activities in Guanacaste, and other regions of our country are carried out in the last and first days of the year coinciding with the sunny period and with the vacations of the majority of ticos.

Guanacaste Beaches

You will fall in love with the magical and unique sunsets that are seen in Guanacaste Beaches, they look so much better during the sunny season. Coco Beach, the paradise where LS Dental Clinic is located, offers you some of the most marvelous sunsets you’ll ever witness. We’re sure you won’t regret walking on the warm sand while watching this natural spectacle.

Mountain trails

If you prefer the mountain, our wonderful national parks located in Guanacaste offer you a wide variety of hiking and walking trails for activities such as birdwatching and camping. During sunny season you’ll be able to access more walking trails and waterfalls that, for security reasons remain closed during the rainy season.

Birth of Baula turtles

If you are a lover of wildlife, you’ll be interested in the spawning of Baula Turtle. The peak of this spawning happens from December to January, and continues until mid February. These turtles can be watched in Playa Grande, which is located in the National Park Marino Las Baulas in Guanacaste.

Looking to get some dental work done? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

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Whatsapp +506-8846-5744
Costa Rica +506-2670-2400
Coco Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

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]]> 4630 https://lsdentalcostarica.com/dental-veneers-digital-smile-design-costa-rica/ Thu, 16 Nov 2017 04:28:13 +0000 http://www.lsdentalcostarica.com/?p=4417 […]]]> Before beginning to talk about this treatment, it is extremely important to highlight the difference between dental veneers and covers or crowns. The difference lies basically in its form and its application since while the veneers are merely aesthetic and only adhere to the front of the tooth, on the other hand the crown or sheath envelops the entire dental piece, so in some cases the sides of the natural tooth must be worn slightly so that the sheath will fit perfectly.

Patients tend to confuse these terms and it is necessary to know the specifications of each of them since each case of patients should be analyzed to carry out the treatment that best suits their needs

Dental veneers are thin but sturdy prostheses made of porcelain that adhere with special adhesives to the anterior surface of the teeth, making the finish look natural and proportional. These are used in cases of fractured, stained, misaligned, worn, unequal or with abnormal separation, whether it has occurred naturally or by accident.

The veneers can be made of two materials: the resin and the porcelain. In the case of LS Dental we have dental technicians who design the shape of the tooth with specialized equipment after the patient’s smile is scanned, after which our Sirona machine is in charge of carving the shape of the missing piece, then cementing it with resinous products to the dental surface.

Porcelain veneers have great benefits for the patient as being compatible with the organism, the patient’s natural tooth has less wear and tear on the veneer, they are highly resistant to fractures and over time. Because of the composition of the porcelain and the sealant applied to it, it does not absorb fluids and therefore does not discolour or stain with the foods consumed. It is fair to say that on all these benefits is the happiness and self-esteem of each patient to show a new radiant smile.

At LS Dental we smile when we see you smile, we have many cases of success in which our patients are extremely satisfied with the result

Looking to get some dental work done? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

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A dental implant is a fixed prosthesis to which the dentist will later cement a crown or a bridge depending on each case. The dental implant is only the object inserted surgically in the jaw, the visible part in the form of a dental piece is the crown or the bridge.

The crown is a single dental piece used to cover an implant or a damaged tooth. The bridge instead, is made up from multiple pieces that fill a remaining space, and it works by cementing the resin between the two natural teeth, or between the implants.

It is important to note that not all implants are the same and the cost of each treatment varies depending on the type of implant. This will depend on the doctor’s diagnosis and the patient’s needs.

Usually local anesthesia is used for these procedures, as they are ambulatory, but other forms of sedation such as nitrous oxide and oral and / or intravenous sedation may be used). Implants are a staggered process, that is to say that it consists of several faces which are given gradually.

It consists of three stages: The first consists of inserting the implant into the bone, replacing the root of the tooth, which remains below the gingiva to protect the implant during healing.

The second stage is placed a pillar, which is the connection between the implant inside the gingiva and the outside towards the mouth. The gingiva is allowed to heal around the abutment so that in the third stage, place the crown in the shape of the missing tooth.

Looking to get some dental work done? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

USA (214) 778-5891 | (214) 778-5163
Whatsapp +506-8846-5744
Costa Rica +506-2670-2400
Coco Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

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