Οδοντιατρική Κλινική-Dental Excellence Athens

27/10/2025

Τα δόντια σας, το χαμόγελο σας χρειάζονται "βελτίωση";
Η Dental Excellence είναι εδώ για εσάς!!!

25/10/2025

Μια μικρή μαύρη κηλίδα μόνο…

Just a tiny spot
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25/10/2025

Οδοντιατρική ακτινογραφία

Πολλοί άνθρωποι ακούν «ακτινοβολία» και αμέσως νιώθουν άβολα, αλλά οι οδοντιατρικές ακτινογραφίες είναι στην πραγματικότητα από τις ασφαλέστερες ιατρικές απεικονιστικές διαδικασίες που διατίθενται σήμερα. Η ποσότητα ακτινοβολίας είναι ελάχιστη — συγκρίσιμη με τις φυσικές πηγές που συναντάμε καθημερινά χωρίς να το συνειδητοποιούμε.

Η κατανάλωση μιας μπανάνας σας εκθέτει σε φυσική ακτινοβολία υποβάθρου από κάλιο. Μία μόνο οδοντιατρική ακτινογραφία δίνει περίπου την ίδια δόση με την κατανάλωση μερικών μπανανών.

Η παραμονή λίγων λεπτών σε εξωτερικούς χώρους στο ηλιακό φως σας δίνει μεγαλύτερη φυσική έκθεση σε ακτινοβολία από μια οδοντιατρική ακτινογραφία.

Μια σύντομη πτήση με αεροπλάνο εκθέτει το σώμα σας σε αρκετές φορές περισσότερη ακτινοβολία από μια σειρά οδοντιατρικών ακτινογραφιών σε όλο το στόμα.

Χάρη στους σύγχρονους ψηφιακούς αισθητήρες, οι σημερινές ακτινογραφίες απαιτούν έως και 90% λιγότερη ακτινοβολία από τα παλιά συστήματα φιλμ, ωστόσο παράγουν πιο ευκρινείς, καθαρές και πιο διαγνωστικές εικόνες.

Οι οδοντίατροι λαμβάνουν επίσης αυστηρά μέτρα ασφαλείας — μολύβδινες ποδιές, κολάρα θυρεοειδούς και προσεκτική τήρηση της αρχής ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Κάθε ακτινογραφία λαμβάνεται μόνο όταν έχει σαφές κλινικό όφελος.

Εν ολίγοις, η ακτινοβολία από τις οδοντιατρικές ακτινογραφίες είναι ελάχιστη, ρυθμίζεται προσεκτικά και η διαγνωστική τους αξία υπερτερεί κατά πολύ. Βοηθούν στην προστασία της στοματικής και συνολικής σας υγείας — δεν τη θέτουν σε κίνδυνο.

Many people hear “radiation” and instantly feel uneasy, but dental X-rays are actually among the safest medical imaging procedures available today. The amount of radiation is tiny — comparable to natural sources we encounter every day without realizing it.

Eating a banana exposes you to natural background radiation from potassium. A single dental X-ray gives about the same dose as eating a few bananas.

Spending a few minutes outdoors in sunlight gives you more natural radiation exposure than a dental X-ray.

A short airplane flight exposes your body to several times more radiation than a full-mouth series of dental X-rays.

Thanks to modern digital sensors, today’s X-rays require up to 90% less radiation than old film systems, yet they produce sharper, clearer, and more diagnostic images.

Dentists also take strict safety measures — lead aprons, thyroid collars, and careful adherence to the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Every X-ray is taken only when it has a clear clinical benefit.

In short, the radiation from dental X-rays is minimal, carefully regulated, and far outweighed by their diagnostic value. They help protect your oral and overall health — not put it at risk.

Disclaimer: This post is for educational awareness only and is not a substitute for a professional medical or dental evaluation.

24/10/2025

21/10/2025

Scientists are beginning to suspect that Alzheimer's disease may not just be a problem of the aging brain — it could actually start in an unexpected place: the mouth. Growing evidence now points to chronic gum disease as a possible trigger that sets off a chain reaction leading to Alzheimer's.

A landmark study from the University of Louisville found Porphyromonas gingivalis — the same bacteria behind gum infections — inside the brains of people who had died with Alzheimer's. Even more concerning, its toxic enzymes were also detected in individuals with no dementia symptoms, suggesting brain damage might start silently, years before memory loss appears.

In animal studies, these gum bacteria did not stay confined to the mouth. They migrated to the brain, increased amyloid-beta — a protein linked to Alzheimer's — and caused inflammation. A test drug called COR388 was able to reduce both the bacteria and amyloid buildup in mice, showing potential for early intervention.

This growing research highlights a crucial message: oral health is deeply connected to brain health. Preventing and treating gum disease isn't just about protecting teeth — it might be one of the keys to protecting the mind.

📄 Source: PMCID: PMC6357742

Scientists are beginning to suspect that Alzheimer’s disease may not just be a problem of the aging brain — it could actually start in an unexpected place: the mouth. Growing evidence now points to chronic gum disease as a possible trigger that sets off a chain reaction leading to Alzheimer’s.

A landmark study from the University of Louisville found Porphyromonas gingivalis — the same bacteria behind gum infections — inside the brains of people who had died with Alzheimer’s. Even more concerning, its toxic enzymes were also detected in individuals with no dementia symptoms, suggesting brain damage might start silently, years before memory loss appears.

In animal studies, these gum bacteria didn’t stay confined to the mouth. They migrated to the brain, increased amyloid-beta — a protein linked to Alzheimer’s — and caused inflammation. A test drug called COR388 was able to reduce both the bacteria and amyloid buildup in mice, showing potential for early intervention.

This growing research highlights a crucial message: oral health is deeply connected to brain health. Preventing and treating gum disease isn’t just about protecting teeth — it might be one of the keys to protecting the mind.

📄 Source: PMCID: PMC6357742

19/10/2025

Περισσότερες από 90% των ασθενειών έχουν εκδηλώσεις στο στόμα!
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18/10/2025

Long-Term Thumb Sucking Affects a Child’s Facial Development — Leading to an Open Bite

Thumb sucking is a natural reflex in infants and toddlers. It offers comfort and helps some children fall asleep. However, when this habit continues beyond the age of 4 to 5 years, it can begin to affect the normal growth of the jaws and alignment of the teeth.

Prolonged thumb sucking puts constant pressure on the upper front teeth and the palate (roof of the mouth). Over time, this can push the upper teeth forward and the lower teeth backward, creating a space between them even when the mouth is closed — a condition known as an open bite.

This continuous force can also alter how the upper jaw develops, leading to changes in facial growth. The lips may appear apart at rest, and the child may develop difficulty with proper swallowing, chewing, or speech pronunciation. These effects are not just cosmetic — they can influence overall oral function and self-confidence.

Early intervention is key. Parents should gently guide children away from prolonged thumb sucking through positive reinforcement, dental visits, and, if needed, simple habit-breaking appliances. Addressing the habit early ensures proper jaw development, a healthy bite, and a confident smile for life.

🔹 Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional dental advice.

18/10/2025

18/10/2025

"Some people might consider their dentist’s office a place for talking only about the health of their teeth and gums, not their heart or brain. But avoiding those topics would be a mistake..."

Read more at the link below!

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2025/10/07/what-heart-and-stroke-patients-should-know-before-visiting-the-dentist

17/10/2025