Porcelain Crown Philippines
December 25 is just a few more sleep away and in a matter of days Filipinos will surely be filling the markets to buy gifts for their loved ones and decorations for their homes. For Filipinos, no other celebrations can really light up the surrounding like Christmas does. Well yes, we have a handful of other celebrations that dresses up the streets in colors like Fiestas, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day but nothing brightens up the streets like the Christmas holidays in the Philippines. Some might be even taking advantage of the Christmas vacation to set up a family vacation or a simple get-together. Companies and class Christmas parties are also expected. And these things could only mean one thing—Christmas food. Nothing beats the food during Christmas holidays. Filipinos tend to overspend on Christmas banquets. But it occasions like these, it will be really be hassle if we neglect our dental health.
The case of dental health in the Philippines can be graver that what we think it is already is. Data about the general dental health of the Filipino is evidently outdated as the last one has been conducted way back in 1998. The same data shows that Oral disease continues to be a serious public health problem in the Philippines. The prevalence of dental caries on permanent teeth has generally remained above 90% throughout the years. About 92.4% of Filipinos have tooth decay (dental caries) and 78% have gum diseases (periodontal diseases). The cases among children is a lot serious according to the 2006 National Oral Health Survey as it has revealed that 97.1% of six-year-old children suffer from tooth decay. Filipinos bear the burden of gum diseases early in their childhood. According to NOHS, 74% of twelve-year-old children suffer from gingivitis (NOHS 2006). If not treated early, these children become susceptible to irreversible periodontal disease as they enter adolescence and approach adulthood.
A simple regular brushing and checkup with your dentist can really help you maintain healthy teeth. But sometimes things can really go out of hand and may result to serious dental problems. It’s a good thing that there are many modern dental remedies and procedures than can help us enjoy the holidays in case we have neglected our dental health during our younger years (shame on you).
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth -- to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. While it doesn’t necessarily need to be porcelain, a porcelain crown is a lot closer to the color and texture of real teeth. The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line. Your dentist might recommend porcelain crowns to replace a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth remaining; to protect a weak tooth from fracturing; restored a fractured tooth; or cover a dental implant.
Don’t let dental hygiene gets between you and your happiness this holiday season. If you think that your teeth can be a problem, it will be best to go and see your dentist and see how porcelain crowns may help you enjoy the best holiday in the Philippines.
