Dental implants are a convenient solution to the problem of missing teeth, but many people shy away from them because they are afraid of either the cost or the fitting procedure. If you are not sure whether dental implants are right for you, take a look at these five benefits of implants, and then contact your dentist for advice.
1. Dental Implants Require Very Little Maintenance
Whereas other tooth replacement solutions, such as dentures, require daily attention to keep them working well, dental implants are easy to care for.
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Orthodontic work doesn't have a fixed end date. All people's teeth are different and react to bracing in different ways. So, when you asked your orthodontist how long your child would have to wear braces, you probably got an estimate based on the orthodontist's past experience and your child's teeth. The orthodontist may have told you that the work might take longer than their estimate, but orthodontists generally don't mention the possibility of shorter brace times.
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Do you remember having a tooth pulled when you were young? If so, you may remember that a certain amount of brute force was required, and the technique was relatively straightforward. These days, dentists have various different tools and a number of techniques, and the procedure itself is as painless as it can be. However, the dentist will always be thinking about the future when they recommend that you get an extraction, and you need to be aware of your options, so you can make a timely decision.
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If you're of an older generation, you may have been used to the traditional approach to dentistry, which may have removed a bad tooth and simply left a gap in its place. Back in those days, not much attention was paid to aesthetics or functionality, and you've had to live with the net result for some time. The good news is that technology is now able to help you restore your smile and make it easier for the dentist to come up with the perfect solution.
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When it comes to dental health, most of us assume that as long as we keep our teeth and gums healthy, things will be okay. For the most part this is a correct assumption, but in some unfortunate cases, problems can occur with one of the more overlooked parts of our mouths — the salivary glands.
The production of saliva is essential, both to help us digest food and to kill harmful bacteria inhabiting the mouth.
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