Not everyone is a good candidate for a dental bridge. Factors that make you a good candidate include: Missing one or more permanent teeth Having overall good health (no severe health conditions, infections, or other health problems) Having healthy teeth and a strong bone structure to support the bridge Having good oral health Performing good oral… Continue reading Are You a Good Candidate?
Month: June 2022
Disadvantages of Dental Bridges
Dental bridges do have some disadvantages, as well, such as: Future damage to the abutment teeth can compromise the bridge. If the crowns are ill-fitting, bacteria and plaque may get inside and cause tooth decay. The crowns may change the structure of your teeth, affecting your bite. If the abutment teeth aren’t strong enough to… Continue reading Disadvantages of Dental Bridges
Advantages of Dental Bridges
Dental bridges can provide many benefits, including: Restoring a natural look to your mouth/smile Restoring the ability to speak normally, as missing teeth can impede proper enunciation Maintaining normal facial structure by preventing bone loss from the jaw at the site of the missing tooth/teeth Restoring the ability to chew food efficiently Preventing adjacent teeth… Continue reading Advantages of Dental Bridges
Types of Dental Bridges
The artificial teeth used in dental bridges are called pontics. You’ll have a pontic for each missing tooth, created to be close in shape and size to the missing one(s). Pontics are anchored to a tooth or teeth next to the gap (called abutment teeth) or to a dental implant. The four primary types of bridges… Continue reading Types of Dental Bridges
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a permanent appliance that replaces a missing tooth or missing teeth. It’s made up of several pieces that are fused together to fit into the open space where your tooth or teeth used to be.1 Dental bridges are an alternative to partial dentures. They serve both practical and aesthetic purposes, enabling you to… Continue reading What Is a Dental Bridge?
What Modern Dentists Say
The American Dental Association does not endorse oil pulling for oral health. In a position statement, the ADA said that there’s no credible science showing that oil pulling is a way to reduce plaque or lessen your likelihood of cavities. However, that one small study from India indicates that oil pulling might combat plaque buildup.3 The… Continue reading What Modern Dentists Say
Health Benefits
Oil pulling dates back to a time before tooth brushing. It was believed to help remove plaque from teeth and boost the health of teeth, tongue, and gums. A 2007 study from the Indian Journal of Dental Research confirmed that.3 It compared 10 men who did oil pulling for 10 days, with 10 men who did not. The people… Continue reading Health Benefits
How to Do Oil Pulling
When oil pulling, you should use a high-quality, edible oil. Sunflower oil, coconut oil, and sesame oil are all common types. Start by dropping a tablespoon of oil into your mouth. Then, swish it around. There’s no right or wrong way to oil pull, but you should focus on moving the oil around as much… Continue reading How to Do Oil Pulling
What Is Oil Pulling?
Oil pulling is the practice of swishing a type of edible oil around in your mouth to clean and whiten your teeth. According to Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient practice with its roots in India, oil pulling helps to whiten your teeth. It also contributes to overall health, Ayurvedic practitioners say. Performing oil pulling is simple—you just… Continue reading What Is Oil Pulling?
Aftercare
If you’re considering either veneers or crowns, it’s important to keep in mind maintenance after either procedure. The recovery process after receiving veneers is fairly short. Once the veneers are cemented and the anesthesia wears off, you can eat and chew as you normally would. Traditional porcelain veneers typically last 10 years. Taking certain precautions… Continue reading Aftercare