It’s important to get dental implants at the right time. Here are some tips to help you decide when the time is right for you.
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How Do Dentists Choose the Right Materials for Your Dental Implants?
To ensure that your procedure is successful, it’s important to choose the right implant material.
What are the usual materials used for dental implants?
Both titanium alloys and zirconium are approved for use in implants. Titanium alloys are strong and reliable, but people who have sensitivity to metals or are concerned about using metal in the body may want to consider zirconium. For dental use this a compound of zirconium oxide, with small amounts of the metals hafnium and yttrium added to improve its properties. Though there are metal atoms in the resulting product, it is labeled a ceramic.
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Root Canal Alternatives for the Scaredy-Cat
You had your toothache checked by a dentist, and you’ve been told that you need a root canal. From what you hear about the procedure and how painful it is, there’s no way you can imagine yourself going through it. Perhaps now you’re asking yourself if there are less painful alternatives to root canal. Let the information below enlighten you if you are seriously considering this route.
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Rooting for You: What You Need to Know About Root Canal Procedures
A root canal, or endodontic procedure, is performed when the pulp chamber inside the tooth becomes inflamed and infected. The pulp chamber contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue that is vital to the growth of a healthy tooth. A fully developed tooth does not need the pulp to survive, but if the pulp becomes inflamed and infected, it can lead to swelling and pressure inside the tooth causing acute pain. If the infected pulp is not removed, then the tooth can suffer irreversible damage and the infection can spread to the gum tissue and jawbone.
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Dentists and Root Canal: What do the Experts Have to Say About it?
When most people think of having a root canal procedure done, their head is generally swimming with lots of information, most of which is false. The popular opinion is that it is a painful procedure to have done, with a lengthy recovery time and should be used as a last resort, with a better alternative being having the tooth removed. The truth is that it is a very safe and pain-free procedure that is always preferred over tooth extraction; nothing can take the place of your natural tooth.
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Five Common Misconceptions Patients Have Regarding Crowns and Bridges
Despite popular knowledge to the contrary, bridges and crowns are typically no hassle; both procedures typically consist of two visits – one to prepare the teeth and fit a temporary crown or bridge, and one to place a permanent crown.
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Keeping It Together: Activities to Consider if You Have Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns and bridges are permanent dental prosthetic devices that differ from temporary removable devices such as dentures, and as such, they have an altogether different set of maintenance steps. Below are some of the common questions that wearers ask about the protection and maintenance of their crowns and bridges.
■ Are there activities to avoid to ensure that crowns and bridges do not get dislodged?
As a permanent solution to broken or damage teeth, the steps to protect crowns and bridges are practically the same as those for protecting permanent teeth. However, if you are wearing a temporary crown or bridge as you wait for the fabrication of the permanent version, the best way to protect them is to avoid chewing hard food or other hard objects. Sticky foods may also dislodge a temporary crown or bridge, and thus are best avoided.
■ Would having crowns and bridges affect your outdoor activities significantly?
Wearing a permanent crown or bridge shouldn’t impact your outdoor activities other than normal. If your activities involve significant physical contact, you can help protect your dental prosthetics by wearing a mouthguard or helmet.
■ Why is it safe to continue playing sports without having to worry about your crowns and bridges?
When the glue used to attach a crown or bridge has solidified, it’s practically safe for the wearer to resume with his or her favorite sports or outdoor activities because permanent crowns and bridges—especially those installed by a highly capable dentist—are just as strong as your permanent teeth.
■ When can you resume full activity after the crowns or bridges recoup?
The material used to glue a crown or bridge permanently has usually set by the time a patient leaves the dental office, so you can resume full activity almost immediately after having a permanent crown or bridge installed. With that in mind, be mindful of the decay that can develop in the area where the crown or bridge meets the tooth. Brush and floss carefully and regularly to prevent problems.
Sources:
How To Protect Your Teeth During Sports, colgate.com
After Crowns & Bridges, crystallakefamilydentistry.com
Restorative Dentistry: Crowns and Bridges
What is Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry is the management of diseases of the teeth, gums, and jaw with a focus on restoring the mouth to its optimal functionality and appearance. It includes endodontics which deals with problems of the dental pulp, periodontics which focuses on problems with the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, and prosthodontics which focuses on dental prosthetics.
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