Considering dental implants, but have a few questions about them? Here is what you likely want to know about the procedure.
Who Can Get A Dental Implant?
One of the great things about dental implants is that anyone can get them as long as their jawbone is able to support the titanium post that is inserted into the bone. For those with weak jawbones, a bone graft procedure can be performed to strengthen the bone and allow the titanium post to integrate with the jawbone.
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A full mouth reconstruction is necessary when your teeth and gums are in poor shape, you are in pain, or your teeth are not aesthetically pleasing. If you have several oral issues that are not easily resolved with typical dental treatment, then a full mouth reconstruction may be something to consider. Here are a few of things you need to know:
When Do You Need a Full Mouth Reconstruction?
There are several instances in which a full mouth reconstruction may be the ideal treatment plan to restore your teeth and gums.
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When it comes to the expected schedule for dental exfoliation (the process when baby teeth loosen, detach, and are then replaced by adult teeth), there's a small margin of error. This is because each child is different, so the exfoliation can occur at a slightly different schedule. Of course, there are certain factors that can make exfoliation difficult, such as when your child's teeth have an improper orientation (misalignment), or your child's teeth are overcrowded.
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If you have lost multiple teeth from your upper or lower palate, then your dentist may suggest a fixed dental implant bridge. The device not only restores the look of your smile but also provides bone stimulation to help preserve the health of your jawbone.
Here's a bit of information about fixed bridges that are connected to dental implants to help you better understand them.
What Are Fixed Dental Implant Bridges?
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Hearing that you need a root canal come out of your dentist's mouth is enough to make you cringe. Root canals are known for being long and painful procedures. Here's some good news, though. Thanks to local anesthetics, you won't feel too much during your root canal, and the procedure should actually alleviate your pain. Still, it's nice to know what's going on inside of your mouth. So, take a look at the basic steps a dentist follows when performing a root canal.
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