If you place excess stress on a dental crown or if it's very old, it may start to become loose. A dental crown is attached to your natural tooth using dental cement, and the cement will degrade and lose the ability to keep the crown in place over time. A loose crown is more likely to fall out, which will expose the natural tooth underneath to decay. If you have a loose dental crown, read on to learn what you need to do in order to fix it.
3 February 2023
There comes a time in every denture wearer's life when things start to slip. Yes, your dentures will eventually begin to slip out of position—first infrequently, then becoming a regular problem, and then your dentures will barely fit anymore. Although it might be annoying and even a little alarming, this is perfectly standard behavior for dentures. What causes it, and what needs to be done about it? Made for You
29 December 2022
Tooth extraction is one of the most common dental procedures. It's also one of the most feared dental procedures, especially for people that have never had a tooth extracted before. One way to relieve the fear of dental extractions is to understand the procedure and the processes involved. There are two main types of tooth extraction. Normal tooth extractions are simple and don't require surgery. But in more complicated tooth extractions, surgery may be required.
14 October 2022
A root canal is a very common endodontic procedure. Dentists across the country perform more than 15 million root canals yearly, or an average of more than 41,000 daily. Although root canals are often dreaded as painful procedures, they are virtually pain-free. While needing this procedure is news most patients do not want to hear, there are numerous advantages to having the treatment. Here are a few. 1. Saving Your Natural Teeth There are many dental procedures on the market today to replace a tooth.
14 October 2022
Cosmetic dentistry is a type of dentistry that is performed because the patient wants to improve their appearance in some way. It is not considered medically necessary but is mainly an optional type of service. However, many cosmetic dentistry patients will happily tell you their lives have improved tremendously since they had cosmetic dentistry performed. Unfortunately, some dental insurance companies are not so eager to pay for a dental treatment that is not medically necessary.
19 September 2022
Healthy gums offer protection and support to teeth. Individuals may have gum recession due to lifestyle habits or poor dental hygiene. Habits such as tobacco use may increase the risk of gum disease, which is a common cause of receding gums. The issue may also occur if individuals have misaligned teeth or if teeth grinding is an issue. Receding gum tissue exposes portions of sensitive tooth roots. If an intervention such as gum grafting is not performed, there is a high risk for tooth decay and tooth sensitivity or toothaches.
11 August 2022
If you have noticed that your wisdom teeth are starting to come in, or maybe they are already in, it might be time to talk to your dentist about having them extracted. Even if you are not someone that is a fan of going to the dentist, you will usually discover that it is better for you to have the wisdom teeth removed instead of leaving them in place. This is because they often become impacted, damage the teeth next to them, and can cause you a lot of pain.
8 July 2022