A dental implant offers the most complete restoration of a missing tooth. Most restorative applications only replace the crown of a tooth. However, a dental implant replaces the dental crown and the root.
Each dental implant includes a titanium screw that is surgically implanted into the jawbone where it fuses over time through process called osseointegration. In addition, an abutment or connector is affixed to the implant screw to connect a dental crowns.
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If you have crooked teeth and want to have the issue corrected, there are many options available to you. However, you may not like the idea of wearing visible braces during the treatment process. If this is the case, you will still have some options to choose from and you can learn about some of them below:
Lingual braces
Lingual braces can be a great choice since they are just like regular braces, but with one big difference.
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If you are in need of dental implants to replace any missing teeth in your mouth, you may be slightly nervous. After all, dental implants must be surgically implanted into your mouth. In order to calm your nerves a bit, you will want to be sure that you are taking the proper steps to prepare for the surgery. When you do this, you can be sure that you are well prepared enough to be comfortable and confident when you arrive to your dentist's office.
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If you bite into a hard piece of candy and a dental crown falls off of one of your teeth, you may suddenly experience pain and discomfort if one of the nerves in your tooth is exposed. Take some measures to make yourself more comfortable until you are able to be seen by your dentist by following the tips that are listed below.
Use Saltwater
Salt is a natural pain reliever and is also capable of reducing inflammation and preventing oral infections.
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Swollen gums are the result of a bacterial infection that is caused by poor dental hygiene. Teeth that aren't properly cleaned on a regular basis will develop plaque and tartar. This buildup causes your gums to swell and bleed when they are irritated either by a toothbrush, floss or food. When wearing braces it is a lot harder to keep teeth clean. Food can easily become stuck in between your braces and cause your gums to swell up.
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