There was a time when damaged and cracked teeth were considered to be hopeless dental cases, with no other recourse left but extraction. As dental technology improved, however, more options for treatment were developed, making it easier for folks to avoid a dental disaster.
Reasons Why Parents Should Consider Getting Dental Crowns for Children
The idea of putting dental crowns and bridges on children isn’t usually met with enthusiasm. After all, the common reaction to this is that they’re too young for an implement like that. Their teeth are still what you call “baby or milk teeth”, and so will fall off anyway, before becoming a permanent adult tooth. There should be no need to expedite the process of their oral maturity, so to speak, and so crowns and bridges for kids are out of the question.
Using Aesthetic Crowns and Bridges to Improve the Look of Your Smile
Damage can definitely take its toll on your teeth, as it gradually discolors your teeth. You don’t need to live with your damaged teeth, though, when there are cosmetic procedures like crowns and bridges to restore, or even improve, your smile.
A dental crown, for instance, is a tooth-shaped cap used to cover a tooth, thus restoring its shape and size, strength, and improve on its appearance. You have a wide range of options for dental crowns, each having their own pros and cons. [Read more…]
Crowns and Bridges: Why It’s Important to Have a Complete Set of Teeth
The teeth, gums and jawbone all work together to support each other and keep the mouth healthy. When one of these three elements is missing, it may cause deterioration in the other two. Most gum and bone deterioration is caused by infection of the teeth or gums. Infection is much more likely to occur at sites where teeth have been damaged or lost and it is not always noticeable until the very advanced stages. Proper oral hygiene is important, but it becomes even more difficult to prevent infection when teeth are missing. [Read more…]
Missing Teeth and How Crowns and Bridges Improve Your Dental Health
Getting crowns and bridges is not only important for your mouth for aesthetic reasons but also for protecting the teeth on either side of the missing tooth. With these in and taking the place of missing teeth, chewing and eating is easier. A bridge may also reduce jaw pain if you have a tendency to favor chewing in one part of your mouth in an effort to avoid the place where the missing tooth was. Furthermore, maintaining your dental health is an important part of maintaining your overall general health. [Read more…]
Prevention Over Cure: Steps to Avoid Needing a Root Canal
A root canal is a dental procedure that removes the pulp from inside the tooth. This procedure is usually a last resort in the management of a tooth whose nerves have died or are infected. In fact, if left untreated, the infection in the pulp will only get worse and can lead to further damage to the teeth, gums, and bone. [Read more…]
No Pain: A Painful Root Canal Procedure is Already a Thing of the Past
Once a dentist decides that one of your teeth is badly decayed or infected, you will likely be advised to undergo a root canal procedure. Back in the old days, this was something that would cause shivers to run up your spine. A root canal procedure has earned the unfortunate reputation for being truly painful, a reputation it doesn’t deserve today. [Read more…]
It Hurts When I Chew: How to Know When You Need a Root Canal Procedure
How do you know when you need a root canal procedure done on your tooth? A toothache is usually the most common sign that a root canal may be needed. Intense pain occurs when the soft tissue inside the tooth, called pulp, becomes inflamed due to infection. If left untreated, the infection may abscess into the surrounding bone, which creates a more serious health problem. [Read more…]
Preparing for Dental Implants: Medications, Diet, Allergies & Support
Dental implants are the best remedy for a missing tooth. As the implant consists of a metal screw actually implanted inside your jaw, you’ll need to go through a surgical procedure before the dentist adds a cap to the top of that implant. While your dentist will give you some recommendations as to what to do and not do, you may want to find out more about how to prepare for your surgery ahead of time. [Read more…]
The Popularity of Dental Implants and Reasons Patients Choose Them
Dental implants are popular because they are such good solutions for missing teeth. They last longer and are more comfortable and natural-looking than dentures or bridges. Once any healing from having a dental implant is finished, the implant looks, feels and can be treated like a natural tooth. Even though implants may cost more up front than other solutions, their durability means they may be more cost-effective in the long run. [Read more…]