Whether you have one missing tooth or several missing teeth or teeth that need to be removed, your dentist may recommend that you get dental implants. A lot of patients prefer dental implants to other oral prostheses because they are more permanent. But what are dental implants? To start out, your dentist will remove your tooth and then surgically implant a metal rod into your gums. After the gum has had proper time to heal (over the course of several months) and as long as it has healed properly, your dentist will move onto the next step.
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Everyone has experienced a bout of dry mouth, however, true oral dehydration can wreak havoc on your teeth and gums, and even your ability to enjoy a meal. There are a number of causes for oral dehydration, including poor salivary function as a result of autoimmune disease, medication side effects, and not drinking enough water. Here are some harmful effects of oral dehydration and what you can do about them:
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The next time you visit the dentist, you should not be surprised if he or she asks you questions about your sleep habits, snoring, and health. Many dentists are now treating sleep apnea in their patients, and that is the reason they ask questions about these things. Sleep apnea is a very serious condition when ignored, yet it can be easily treated with an oral appliance.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
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If you have lost a lot of teeth due to tooth decay or any other reasons, then your dentist may recommend that you get dentures. Dentures are a set of artificial teeth that you place over your gums, and they act like your natural teeth. To ensure that your dentures stay as clean and healthy as possible, this article will list a few different basic things that you can do. Are you interested in learning a little bit more?
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If you are missing a full dental arch, then you have some options for reconstruction that include implantation of artificial teeth. And, some people will choose to look for an oral surgeon who is able to offer something called "teeth in a day." This is where the dental implant roots and the arch or artificial crowns are placed in one day. If you want to know more about this, then keep reading to understand it and also the possible drawbacks.
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