If you need to get a tooth replaced, then one of your primary options is to get a dental implant. However, these implants are expensive and take quite a while to install. Therefore, it's a good idea to get all the facts before committing. To help you out with that, here is a beginner's guide to dental implants:
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant mainly consists of three components: the implant itself, the abutment, and the crown.
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A tooth abscess is a serious dental concern that comes along with a number of implications, with tooth loss being a common concern. It can also produce a severe infection. In extreme cases, a tooth abscess can produce an infection that spreads all the way to the brain, introducing the risk of vision changes, decreased muscle function and speech difficulty. If you follow a poor diet or suffer from a weakened immune system, you are at an increased risk of dealing with this concern.
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Have your teeth begun to feel a bit sensitive when you drink or eat hot or cold foods? Maybe you experience sensitivity mainly when you bite down. Though sometimes sensitivity is a sign of a more serious underlying dental problem, such as an abscessed tooth, you can usually blame it on your dental hygiene routine. Here's a look at four changes you can make to your dental hygiene routine in order to calm your sensitive teeth.
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You might be nervous about your upcoming root canal treatment. Your dentist has probably already assured you that you will be nice and numb and should not feel a thing. Whether your general dentist is performing the procedure or you are seeing an endodontist or root canal specialist, you might be surprised a few times as the procedure progresses. Check out these potentially surprising things that you may encounter during your root canal.
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When something goes wrong with your orthodontics, it can be uncomfortable, painful, and cause soreness. Until you can make a trip to your orthodontist to inspect the problem, there are some things you can do at home to give you temporary relief in these 3 situations.
Minor Pain And Tenderness
It is common to experience some minor pain and tenderness when wearing braces, especially right after they are put on for the first time.
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