Stained Teeth: There is a Cure

by ConfiSmile

Stained teeth are a very common dental problem that makes a lot of people to feel uncomfortable when they have to talk or smile, due to the color of their teeth. However stained teeth depending on their cause have a number of treatments.

Types of Tooth Discoloration:

Extrinsic Tooth Discoloration

• Colored organic compounds from some foods and drinks – tea, coffee, red wine, blueberries, curry and other – are absorbed on teeth enamel, resulting in yellow teeth.
• Other foods that contain much chlorophyll may result in green stains.
• Common dental restorative materials, as the amalgam in silver-colored fillings, may turn adjacent areas of teeth black or gray.
• Prescribed antiseptic mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine are associated with causing yellow-brown stains on teeth. Repeated use of stannous fluoride can result in light brown or yellowish teeth stains. Iodine-containing solution medications may also cause similar stains.
• Metallic stains can be caused by metallic salts, such as in iron supplements.
• Other habits as smoking or chewing tobacco are also responsible for stained teeth, creating brown to black stains on the tooth surface.
• Accumulation of dental plaque and tartar may alter the natural appearance of the tooth and lead to yellow teeth.

Intrinsic Tooth Discoloration

• Systemic disorders (as alkaptonuria, erythropoietic porphyria, hyperbilirubinemia etc.) are also causes of stained teeth. Enamel hypoplasia causes tooth discoloration and pitting of the enamel. In rare cases, children with dentinogenesis imperfecta are born with gray, amber or purple discolorations.
• In fluorosis, chalky white spots or brown marks on teeth are caused by excessive fluoride intake. (tooth whitening does not actually remove the white spots but lightens the background so they are less noticeable).

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Amazing Packages for the Best Dental Procedures in Europe

Excellence is our standard..

Trident is the centre for aesthetic dentistry and implantology situated in the most beautiful pearl on the Adriatic Coast– the town of Rovinj. It consists of 5 completely equipped dental surgeries with a state-of-the art dental laboratory. After successfully performing over 10,000 implants… solving complicated implant-prosthetical cases, now offering…

Package 1:

1-tooth implant for price of 1,000 EUR.

The Advantages of Dental Implant Procedures
Dental implant procedures are highly successful; though depending on age and mouth condition, adjustments and replacements may need to be made in the future. Dentists will often suggest that dental implant candidates cease smoking to facilitate implant success and longevity. In addition, candidates are advised to follow good oral hygiene habits to prevent gum disease damage around implant sites. However, dental implant procedures offer permanent solutions to tooth loss caused by gum disease, cavities, aging, and trauma caused by injury or accidents.

The Package includes:

• Cost of extraction (if tooth needs to come out before implant)
• Cost of surgery
• Cost of Ankylos implant (one of the best in the world)
• Healing abutment
• Standard abutment
• Temporary crown
• Final crown

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Package 2:

 

One porcelain-fused-to-metal crown at price of 285 EUR.

Benefits of Porcelain Dental Crowns
Porcelain dental crowns improve both the appearance and function of injured or damaged teeth. They cover and protect the entire surface area of the tooth, eliminating pain and restoring strength.

The Package includes:

• Root canal treatment (with post core built-up)
• Temporary crown
• Final crown

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Dental Implants in Hungary: Case Study

by Prudent-Hungary

Frank Petersen, (47) lost all his upper teeth at the age of 44. He needed to wear full removable denture for 3 years. This replacement for him was not satisfactory neither from esthetics point of view, nor with regards to stability of teeth.

After careful consideration, and making several enquiries he came to us with the request of making him a new dental replacement which enables him to live normal life, without the usual risks of wearing a denture. He did not dare to smile and go out with friends any more.

Following his thorough dental check-up we proposed him to have implants, although his bone in the back of his mouth was deteriorated so badly that it was not able to have the implants supported. So we had a special solution for him.

We put the four implants into the front (teeth 14, 12, 22, 24) and for the healing period of 5 months we underlined his old denture inside, with a material that remains soft and enables him to wear the denture without significant pain.

Five months later, after the healing period he came back for the definitive replacement. It had to be a combined solution, due to lack of bone. We made the denture on the implants and for the back part we made a removable part that was attached to the implant denture with slides. This way there was no need for the palate in this denture and this could remain in his mouth all the time.

Frank liked this solution very much, as it was stable, enabled him to eat properly and live a full life as well as the esthetics of this solution was much higher than before.

He needed to learn to smile again, but of course he was happy to do so.

Frank had been a heavy smoker of daily 20-25 cigarettes. This was the main cause for the loss of his natural teeth. Smoking is a high risk factor with implants, so we asked him to give up smoking. Unfortunately, he was not able to give up totally, but today he has reduced the number of cigarettes to 8-10 for a day. For 14 days after the implant operation by him, he was not smoking a single cigarette!

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Exclusive Hungarian Dental Package – Full Mouth Reconstruction

Everyone is looking for THE PERFECT SMILE in order to be more self assured and therefore be more successful in private or professional life. Prudent Hunagry can give this for our patients during a one week stay by our clinic in Hungary, Mosonmagyarovar.

While undergoing the treatment there are great pastime possibilities to feel like you are really on holiday.

Our small town has very good opportunities for relaxation with a spa and thermal bath, you can swim in indoor or outdoor pools, or sit and relax in medical spa water, enjoying massage or cosmetic beauty treatments as well as local museums with interesting collections.

For those who love sightseeing you can reach three major European capital cities in about one hour – Vienna, Bratislava or Budapest, they all offer a variety of cultural programmes and entertainment options.

The outdoor types of people can also find enjoyable possibilities to spend their free time, there are biking trails, running trails, places for horseback riding, water sports and gyms.

Our offer includes:

• Flight arrangements (Flight arranged from Prudent Hungary if requested)
• Consultation
• Preexamination and proposal of best possible treatments
• Dental treatment
• One week accommodation, (with full board if requested)
• Transfers related to arrival/departure and all the rides related to surgery and check ups

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The Heart of Europe Lures Medical Travelers

Europeans traveling to foreign destinations for a multitude of cosmetic dentistry procedures are taking advantage of excellent and high class accommodations, technologies, (as well as lower costs) of cosmetic and dentistry procedures available in the heart of Europe and are flocking to Poland, Croatia, and Hungary for their needs.

Leading highly trained and experienced care providers in these countries are able to offer a multitude of services that include but are not limited to:

• Plastic surgery
• Mesotherapy treatments
• Dermatology
• Breast reduction
• Facelift procedures
• Aesthetic dentistry
• Dental procedures 

Hungary has long been a popular medical tourism destination for their reputation in providing superlative dental and cosmetic surgeries and procedures. For example, Aesthetica International Medical Center, located in Budapest, Hungary’s capital, provides such services as:

• Tummy tucks
• Liposuction
• Mesotherapy
• Chemical peels
• Laser hair removal 

Aesthetica International Medical Center has been serving the needs of European and International consumers for two decades. In addition to being able to benefit from superlative expertise, medical travelers to Hungary are also to take advantage of attractions in and around Budapest, such as Hero’s Square, the City Baths, the Chain Bridge, and Statute Park in the midst of this ancient, wonderful city. Castles, art museums, and a wealth of travel opportunities await medical travelers venturing to Hungary for their needs.

To the north, Poland also offers a wide range of medical facilities that cater to the needs of Europeans and international travelers seeking dental and cosmetic procedures. Two popular providers in Kraków, Poland are the ComplexMedica and Dental Travel Agency and the Stomatologia Steczko Dental Clinic. 

Conveniently located in Kraków, medical tourist travelers are able to enjoy the thousand-year-old history of Poland, whose name means “people living in open fields.” Poland is a country rich in history, architecture and art and visitors to this ancient land enjoy the benefits of sightseeing as well as taking advantage of amenities that modern civilization in this bustling city has to offer. Fine dining, sightseeing, shopping, and people-watching are some of the favorite occupations of visitors to this ancient city.

The ComplexMedica & Dental Travel Agency offers a wide range of excellent services to serve the dental needs of resident as well as international travelers including:

• Pedodontics
• Teeth whitening
• Crowns and bridges
• Root canal treatments
• Dental implants and surgeries  

Clinic staffs are versed in a multitude of languages including French, Italian, Swedish, English and German. Staffs meet top training standards and focus on specializations in multiple fields of dentistry.

Stomatologia Steczko Dental Clinic has been serving the needs of Kraków and international residents since 2002 and offers conservative dentistry, as well as dental implant treatments and treatments for periodontal disease.

Nearby Croatia has also become an extremely popular medical tourist destination, most specifically, facilities that offer cosmetic and plastic surgeries and dentistry. Two of the most popular include Dr. Toncic at the Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Croatia’s capital, Zagreb, and Trident, a center for aesthetic dentistry and implantology located on the gorgeous Adriatic coast in the town of Rovinj.

Croatia is a gorgeous country with a rich history filled with cultural, scientific, and industrial fields and discoveries. The Croatian countryside is filled with beautiful landscapes, historical landmarks, and friendly inhabitants. The Croatian Islands, dotted throughout the Adriatic Sea, provide one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in middle Europe, and her mountain vistas attract adventurous souls from around the world.

Medical tourists seeking high class, experienced and economical surgical procedures and treatments for their needs are learning that various locations throughout Western Europe offer the best in modern and high-tech equipment, training, and experience. Growth and development in Hungary, Poland and Croatia are among the fastest growing in the 21st century, and offer excellent services, products and expertise in the medical field. 

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Changes in Attitude: More Insurance Companies Approving Medical Care Abroad

Over a half million Americans travel abroad for surgery on a yearly basis. Escalating health care costs in the United States, as well as difficulty in receiving medical care due to rules and regulations by HMOs, has prompted frustrated Americans to seek health care elsewhere. It is a well-known fact that foreign destinations often offer medical procedures identical to those in the United States for a fraction of the cost.
 
The reduction in cost is not attributable to any lack of quality, education or retraining. As a matter of fact, many foreign destinations use state-of-the-art equipment and procedures not currently in use in the United States. In addition, many foreign health care providers do not experience the burden of carrying large amounts of malpractice insurance that is now required in the U.S., and which drives up health care costs. Medical tourists have saved nearly $20 billion dollars in health care treatments, procedures and surgeries in the past year by traveling abroad for their medical needs.

For example, heart bypass surgery in the United States may cost an individual over $130,000. The same procedure costs under $7,000 in India or $35,000 in Korea. Likewise, a hysterectomy in the United States may cost between $20,000 and $30,000, while the same procedure in Costa Rica costs less than $5,000.

In many cases, foreign medical destinations are not only luxurious, but include the latest state-of-the-art technology and equipment available in various fields of practice. It is common for medical care contracted through a medical tourism provider to also include 24-hour observation and care as well as private nursing and private room facilities.

Not to mention the fact that individuals who travel abroad for medical care are also able to enjoy a bit of vacation time in unique or exotic locations such as Thailand, Singapore, India, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa and more.

Changing Opinions on Quality Health Care
The old saying, “If you can’t beat them, join them”, seems to be holding true for many major medical and health insurance providers in the United States. Because finances are at the bottom of individual decisions to travel abroad for medical care, American health care providers are finally paying attention.

For example, CIGNA, a large carrier in the United States, is considering offering reimbursement for hip and knee surgeries in foreign destinations. Other insurance companies and their subsidiaries, such as Companion Global Healthcare Inc., of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, is beginning to offer international care as an option available in their basic health insurance plans. Indeed, many healthcare service providers are expecting and anticipating that medical tourism will be standard in the healthcare field by 2015.

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Dental Implants Details

Dental Implant Procedures Overview
Healthy teeth, bones, and smiles are not just important for social needs, but for overall mouth, and body health. Dental implants meet the needs of tooth loss through the insertion of artificial tooth replacements. While generally categorized as cosmetic dentistry, it is also known as prosthetic or artificial replacement dentistry.

Dental implants are one of the most common dental procedures performed not only in the United States but also around the world. Dental implants replace teeth lost due to trauma, gum disease, tooth decay, and imperfections of the root canal.

Common Dental Implant Types
Dental implants generally fall into one of two basic categories. Endosteal implants are attached directly to bone to provide an anchor for artificial teeth within jawbone structures. A Subperiosteal implant is a metal framework that fits over the jawbone to help provide anchors for artificial teeth in the event that bone support structures are damaged or inadequate.

Common types of dental implants are composed of different materials and procedures.  However, the most common type of dental implant is called a root-form titanium dental implant. This is a type of endosteal implant that is placed directly into the jawbone structure. Artificial teeth are attached to this structure with nails, screws, or cones. This type of procedure is recommended for those with minimal to moderate tooth loss.

Other types of implants, such as sub-periosteal, plate-form, and ramus-frame are also commonly used for a multitude of artificial teeth insertion procedures. Such implants are used to help correct and provide tooth placement, chewing ability, and of course, an attractive smile. A sub-periosteal implant is generally used on patients who don’t have enough bone left in the jaw to support a root form implant. Sub-periosteal implants are placed over the jaw and not in it. 

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Are you “Hungary” for a new smile?

Medical tourism is a growing trend among Americans, Canadians, and Europeans who are looking for medical procedures that cost less money and can be scheduled right away.  However, have you heard of dental tourism?  Dental Tourism involves traveling to another location to seek affordable dental care, dental treatment, surgery or dental procedures, which are normally expensive in one’s own country.  Flat world, disappearing borders, and the ease of travel today make dental tourism easily accessible and attractive from anywhere. 

While the exact statistics on dental tourism aren’t available, it is estimated that over one million people from around the world travel to get dental treatment such as cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, crowns, and root canals abroad.  There are a number of countries such as India, Thailand, Costa Rica, Hungary, Panama, South Africa, and Mexico that are marketing low cost, high quality dental services to medical tourists.  

Dental tourism is rapidly growing in the United States due to the fact that over 108 million Americans and 25 million American children lack dental insurance.  As children grow to be adults they may have a number of serious dental problems that need significant dental attention.  Poor dental care can lead to serious health problems.  The lack of dental insurance compels us to pay outrageously high dental bills from our pocket for even the simplest of procedures.  To address cost, availability, and quality, dental tourism is gaining momentum as low cost, high quality alternative. 

Even if you have medical or dental insurance and want a dental implant or any cosmetic dental procedure, you may find that your dental insurance at work does not cover high-priced dental implant or dental cosmetic services.  If you look at the fine print, you will find that most employers offer dental insurance that only offers routine dental coverage as part of a package of health benefits.

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Panama, the Land of Butterflies, Offers New Medical Tourism Options

Medical tourism is on the rise.  Many people from industrialized countries, where the cost of health care is almost prohibitive, are opting to visit other countries for medical attention.  These nations offer excellent medical services, at a fraction of the cost.  More and more, the Republic of Panama is the country that “medical tourists” are choosing to visit.  

Many of doctors in Panama not only speak English, but were trained in the United States or European countries.  Panama’s doctors are very experienced and hospitals and clinics here follow American standards when it comes to medical procedures.  In fact, the Punta Pacífica Hospital located in Panama City–is affiliated with the world-renowned John Hopkins Medicine International and has state-of-the-art medical equipment and facilities.  At the same time, the cost of medical care in Panama is very affordable. 

Receiving world-class medical services while enjoying vacation in a luxury setting is affordable in Panama.  You will find a wide range of health services and experienced specialist physicians in all areas and specialties, such as dental implants, cosmetic or plastic surgery, assisted reproduction, cardiology, cosmetic dentistry, orthopedics, and many, many more.  You can even have an “extreme makeover” done and return home not only feeling great but looking like a new person.  After your surgery or procedure, you can recuperate in beautiful hotel-spas on the beach, in the rainforest, or in the mountains.  You can have everything arranged for you in advance.

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PlacidWay Partners with Sahara Medical to Offer Complete Guided Medical Tourism in India

Denver, December 1, 2007 – With increasing number of medical consumers seeking better pricing, better treatment, and a better experience, PlacidWay, a leading health and wellness tourism company, has announced its alliance with India’s leading medical tourism company, Sahara Medical.  The agreement will provide access to world’s top medical centers in India combined with rejuvenation tours to patients from across the globe. 

Sahara Medical offers healthcare treatments such as heart care, orthopedics – knee & hip replacement surgery, plastic & cosmetic surgery, cancer treatment, dental surgery, neurosurgery, eye surgery among others.  Sahara works closely with India’s top accredited hospitals including Apollo Hospitals, Fortis, Wockhardt, KIMS, along with renowned and certified surgeons all across India.  In addition, the company arranges complete medical travel services e.g., visas, language interpretation, sightseeing tours, and local transportation.   

“The PlacidWay alliance will allow us to promote our full service medical holidays in India.  We have a professional team who is dedicated to provide best experience to our clients from any part of the world.  Our services are geared towards people seeking complete medical solution from finding best health care providers to arranging all travel details,” says Mrs. Madhuruchi Lamba, Head Sahara Medical.

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