From the moment they erupt from your gums, your teeth are under constant attack. The naturally-occurring oral bacteria in your mouth interact with the sugars and carbohydrates you consume, creating an acidic reaction that erodes your dental enamel. This process can be greatly accelerated by inadequate (or even negligent) oral hygiene. Additionally, the biting surfaces of your teeth are used to grip and chew food, and rest against the biting surfaces of the teeth in the opposing dental arch.
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Dental implants are among the most common remedies for tooth loss. You can lose one or more teeth for various reasons, such as poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, plaque buildup, and gum disease.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically placed in your jawbone to create a solid and permanent foundation for a replacement tooth. Unlike other tooth replacement options, dental implants replace both the tooth and the root.
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Dental care is a critical part of healthcare. Oral healthcare has significant implications for general health well into adulthood, so getting your child started on the right path with dental care is crucial. If you're planning on setting up your child's first visit to a dentist, you're probably deciding between visiting a generalist or a pediatric dentist.
While generalists will typically take patients of any age, that doesn't mean they're always the best choice for young children.
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If your teeth have some issues, you might not be looking forward to your next visit to the dentist. But while it's possible that there might be some teeth that are beyond repair or could require a complex surgery like a root canal, there's another option your dentist has at their disposal that might help you. Dental crowns are a popular choice when a dentist is trying to save a tooth that is otherwise on its last legs.
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Sometimes it's quite obvious when a person needs dental braces. Their teeth (and bite pattern) will be clearly misaligned, meaning that comprehensive orthodontic treatment is the only way to correct their bite. But what about your own bite? Your specific orthodontic needs might not be quite so significant, but bite misalignment doesn't mean that all teeth must be repositioned. It's actually possible for a row of teeth to be perfectly straight—with a small, but noticeable exception.
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