Sinus infections are relatively common ailments that many people have and can affect anyone at any time. Often caused by the common cold virus or other intrusion, a sinus infection can cause pain in the ears, upper quadrants of the face, and can even cause pain in the teeth, gums, and jaw.
When you have a sinus infection, it might be dental-related, which means you'll need to see your dentist to get full relief from your symptoms.
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A Guide To Bruxism
Bruxism is the name for the condition of teeth grinding. This is often a tension-related condition brought on by stress. Unfortunately, it can also have a major impact on your dental health.
Bruxism Concerns
It doesn't matter whether you grind your teeth consciously when you're awake, or unconsciously when you're awake or asleep. The damage to the teeth and jaw is the same. Tooth damage comes from the constant grinding movement, which slowly erodes away the tooth enamel.
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Dental Implants for Those Who Can't Receive a Bone Graft
The success of dental crown implants is dependent on a lot of different factors. One of the most important is the state of the relevant alveolar ridge. You actually have two alveolar ridges—one in your upper jaw and one in your lower jaw. It's a ridge of bone that houses your dental sockets, which support your individual teeth. When a tooth is lost, the applicable section of the ridge loses some density, as it no longer needs to support the tooth.
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Cleaning Dental Implants Is Crucial
Dental implants are intended to look and feel just like your teeth. Implants are secured to your jaw, and they are there to stay.
This also means you need to take care of your implants, since you will likely have them for a long time.
Implants Can't Get Cavities, So Why Care for Them?
While it's true that you cannot get cavities on your implants, they still come with risks. Periodontal disease is a huge problem.
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