If your dentist offers same day dental implant service along with traditional implants, the choice may sound appealing. But before you decide on either option, here are some questions to ask yourself.
Cost, Time, vs. Reliability: Where Do You Stand?
The biggest thing that will come into play is where you stand in terms of long-term or short-term thinking. Same day implants can certainly be a better choice when you think of short-term rewards.
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Winter means outdoor ice, and outdoor ice means frozen ponds and pickup hockey games. This time of year also means that there will be hockey players who will get a stick or a puck to the mouth and some teeth will get broken. If you play hockey and your tooth gets broken off at the gum line, you will have to get the root portion of the tooth removed quickly to stop the excruciating pain and prevent an infection that could eventually spread to other parts of your body.
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Tooth loss can be devastating for your oral health, as it leaves unsightly gaps that make chewing difficult and that can trap food debris, exposing you to periodontal disease. Mini dental implants can be a good replacement option, especially if you do not qualify for traditional full-size implants. Here is a look at who should consider these dental devices and how they can improve dental health.
Low bone density
Severe bone loss due to prolonged tooth loss can leave you with inadequate bone structure to support a traditional implant.
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Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a common problem that many people suffer from. This occurs when a person grinds their teeth together while sleeping. Bruxism may be caused by several different things including stress, misalignment of the teeth, heredity, and improper diet. As many as 15-33% of people begin grinding their teeth during childhood. Most children grow out of this habit, but some continue to have this problem as an adult.
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There are many things you can do to improve the look of your smile, including teeth whitening and covering chipped teeth with veneers. If you're looking for a way to make your smile extra special, though, then tooth jewelry may be what you're looking for. Here's more information about this cosmetic dental option.
Blinged-Out Enamel
Tooth jewelry is exactly what it sounds like. They are decorative pieces designed to be affixed to your tooth.
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