A root or tooth canal is a deep tooth part containing soft tooth parts, including the pulp, nerves, and blood vessels. An infection in this tooth part is painful and risks the entire tooth's loss. Below are some ways bacteria can reach your root canals and measures to prevent the infection.
Tooth Accidents
Any accident that damages your tooth increases the risk that oral bacteria will reach your tooth root.
Do you have teeth that are discolored, cracked, chipped, or otherwise not pleasant to look at? It may be possible to fix this situation in a way that does not involve the extraction of any teeth. Porcelain dental veneers can cover up some of these cosmetic imperfections and allow you to smile with confidence again. Here's why you might want to reach out to your dentist to discuss porcelain veneers.
When it's decided that you need your first set of dentures, it's natural for there to be some concerns. Most concerns will only be temporary. But how natural are your dentures going to look and feel?
Temporarily Unnatural
Eating, speaking, and generally wearing dentures will feel unnatural at first. The physical presence of the acrylic denture base plate pressing against your palate will feel odd. Your jaw muscles also account for the weight of the dentures, along with the potential increase in mastication (chewing motions) now that you have a complete set of teeth again.
Dental implants are a great choice for replacing missing teeth since they're very durable. They consist of a dental crown attached to a post that's placed in your jawbone. The post fuses with your natural bone, keeping the implant safely in place inside your mouth. Caring for a dental implant is easy as well, making them a convenient way to replace a missing tooth. To learn how to care for your dental implant after having one placed, read on.
If you are getting a single tooth or multiple teeth extracted, then replacing them with dental implants may prevent certain dental problems. Missing teeth not only affect your appearance, especially if those extracted are visible when you smile, but tooth loss can also affect your pattern of speech and cause other oral problems. Here are some things to consider about getting dental implants following tooth extractions.
When To Get Your Implants
