Dental implants are a permanent solution for replacing missing teeth, and in most cases, implants will last a lifetime. There is always a chance, though, that an implant could come loose and possibly even fall out. If this happens to you, it's important for you to take the right steps after this happens, and here are some tips to help you handle this situation.
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Dental implants are made up of three main parts.
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The rare dental condition regional odontodysplasia is also called ghost teeth because the damaged teeth look more transluscent under an x-ray. The condition causes a section of teeth to improperly develop, which leaves the teeth brittle and prone to problems with the root canal, crown and enamel.
Treatment of ghost teeth involves trying to restore and maintain the tooth's structural health as long as possible before opting for extraction and replacement.
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Tooth damage and decay can cause you to feel embarrassed to smile, and in extreme cases, it can result in the tooth needing to be extracted. Luckily, if you have this type of damage treated early, it may be possible to reinforce the tooth to help prevent the need to extract it.
This is done through the installation of a protective crown over the tooth, but if this treatment has recently been recommended to you, there are two questions that you may want answered before opting for a crown.
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Visiting the dentist regularly may be good for more than just your teeth. Dental hygienists are always warning you about the dangers of developing gum disease if your teeth are not brushed and flossed regularly. Well, now, you may have more reason to listen to your dentist and pick up that floss. Studies have shown a relationship between gum disease and heart disease.
The Correlation
While there is not a definite cause and effect relationship, research has shown that gum disease is a risk factor for heart disease.
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Maybe you have not worried so much about your smile because you never had a real reason to. Maybe you figured as long as your teeth were healthy, the chips or cracks on them did not matter. Maybe now you have been looking into the mirror, wondering what your date is going to think about how your teeth look. The night of your date is coming up fast, so some of the common methods for cosmetic dentistry might take too long.
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