You probably already know that tooth pain and infection isn't fun. In the past, whenever a tooth got severely decayed or caused pain, a common remedy was to extract it. Thankfully, that is not always the case with modern dentistry. Most teeth can be saved, but whether that is feasible or desirable depends on many factors. In some cases, having a tooth extraction, itself, may result in complications down the road.
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You want your kids to have healthy teeth. You take them to the dentist twice a year and you make sure that they brush their teeth at least twice a day. Those are all extremely important to the health of your child's teeth. However, there are a few more things you can do for your children's teeth.
Healthy teeth and gums actually start from the inside, which means that what goes into your child's mouth is just as important as how often they brush and floss.
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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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