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Dental Implant

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  A dental implant operation is a oral surgery replacing a missing tooth. Dental implants are inserted in your jawbone, in a series of minor procedures, unlike dentures, which are artificial teeth that you can quickly remove. What is dental implant? A dental implant is a piece of metal with a screw-like appearance. It is located in the jaw where the roots of the missing dent were. With the passage of time, bone grows around the implant, helping to keep it in place. To fill the void created by the missing tooth, an artificial tooth, or crown, is then added to the rim. The crown is made in size , shape and color especially to look like your other teeth. You can also use dental implants to keep a dental bridge or dentures in place. When do you need a dental implant? If you have one or more missing teeth, having a dental implant may be an choice to replace the missing teeth. Do not suffer from gum disease Have a strong jawbone full grown Do not have conditions impacting bone healing Yo...

Root Canal Treatment

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  When a dentist tells a patient they'll probably need a root canal treatment, a common answer is: "What are some alternatives to the root canal? "Many patients are anxious and apprehensive about having a root canal, so the question arises whether it is the most efficient way to treat a dying tooth. Let's look at why patients can need a root canal treatment, what are some alternatives and how successful each is. What is root canal treatment? A root canal has the function of reducing pain and protecting an infected and dying tooth. Inside a tooth the living tissue is called pulp and keeps the tooth healthy and alive. If the pulp gets inflamed or infected, it may need to be removed to save the tooth. And that can be because of: Tooth decay which causes pulp infection or inflammation Several oral treatments on the same tooth. Gum disease Alternative root canal The simplest alternative to a root canal is simply to cut the tooth. Many dental practitioners are going to tell...

Tips to hold artificial teeth safe

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  How to remain resistant to your fake teeth Much like your real teeth, if you're not careful, fake teeth can also suck up stains and build up thick deposits on them over time. In reality, they can even soak up more stain with the wrong home treatment than a natural tooth. Knowing how to properly care for your fake teeth will help avoid complications such as these and you can enjoy healthier, lifelike fake teeth as long as possible. Avoid foods and beverages which cause stain Some food types and other factors may cause your teeth to stain worse than others. Classic examples include lettuce, tomato sauce, cigarette products, red wine, coffee , tea, and soda. All these have dark stain particles that build up quickly on the teeth. Consider drinking darker liquids through a straw or afterwards rinsing thoroughly with water to limit the amount of stain depositing on the fake teeth. Using soft bristled toothbrush and gentle electronic brushes The abrasive brush can also be dangerous...