If you have suffered the loss of a tooth because of an extreme case of tooth decay or severe dental trauma, the tooth can be replaced by a dental implant.
A dental implant is actually a metal rod or screw that is drilled into the bone of the jaw. The metal is generally titanium, which is biocompatible, so it does not react with the other chemicals of the body. The implant screw or rod fuses with the bone of the jaw to firmly connect and become stabilized in its position.
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3 Cosmetic Dental Procedures That Correct Multiple Aesthetic Issues At Once
It may not be as hard to improve the look of your teeth as you think. If you suffer from teeth that have multiple issues, you may not know what can be done to quickly correct their appearance. Nevertheless, misshapen, cracked and discolored teeth can be corrected at the same time. Here are a few cosmetic dentistry procedures that can address multiple aesthetic issues with the same application:
Dental Crowns
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Three Complications That May Prolong Your Root Canal Treatment Procedure
When you go to the dentist for a root canal, your hope is that the treatment progresses successfully and you go home with a saved tooth within the shortest time possible. After all, you might have heard stories about how painful the treatment is (but that is what pain management is there for). Unfortunately, complications may arise and prolong or even halt your treatment. Here are three examples of such complications:
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3 Tips For Reducing Pain During Your Root Canal Treatment
If you are facing a root canal, you are probably feeling pretty worried about the pain. The truth is that root canals often aren't as bad as people make them out to be, but following a few tips before your procedure can help you stay as comfortable as possible while it's being done.
1. Choose an Experienced Dentist
Although any dentist will probably provide you with a root canal treatment, it can be worthwhile to look for a dentist who performs them regularly.
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