Dentistry
Preparation
The process of preparing your teeth for porcelain veneers is actually quite straightforward. A little enamel usually needs to be removed from the surface of your teeth, depending on the type of veneer, the position of your teeth, and your dentist’s skill level. In many cases, the procedure can be done without the use of local anaesthetic, but this is ultimately up to your dentist. Teeth that have previously had a root canal or teeth that do not need enamel removed can usually have porcelain veneers attached without the use of anaesthetic.
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Ideally, you would make a great candidate for dental implants providing you have good oral and dental health. You must have enough bone in your jaw to support the implant, and most dentists recommend this procedure for individuals with healthy gums as well. Because dental implants become a permanent fixture in your mouth, they rely on healthy gum tissue and jaw bone. Your dentist can replace one or more teeth with dental implants, and in some cases all your teeth in more severe circumstances.
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Sometimes known as a fixed partial denture, a dental bridge is a form of dental restoration that is used to bridge the gap when you have one or more missing teeth. By adjoining adjacent teeth and replacing the missing tooth with a false replica, you can restore your smile and avoid the embarrassment often associated with having a missing tooth. Simply put, a dental bridge is false tooth, also known as a pontic that is connected to two crowns made from porcelain. In turn, these crowns are affixed to nearby teeth almost literally creating a bridge over a gap created by missing teeth.
There are different types of dental bridges, each appropriate for different parts of your mouth. The first type of bridge commonly used in cosmetic dentistry is the traditional fixed bridge. Fixed bridges,un like dentures can not be removed from your mouth. In this standard form of a dental bridge, the pontic is attached to crowns which are similarly attached to the teeth on either side of the missing tooth. One or more missing teeth can be replaced by a traditional fixed bridge.
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Part 2: How Sports Drinks Affect your Teeth
Recent research published in a variety of medical journals including General Dentistry has pointed to the negative effects of consuming sports drinks on dental health. While sports drinks provide athletes with necessary electrolytes and fluids to rehydrate, sports drinks are linked directly to tooth damage. Unfortunately, sports drinks can cause irreparable damage to dental enamel and ultimately compromise the overall health of your teeth and gums. In fact, because of high levels of acid and sugars in sports drinks, the damage from these beverages can be as high as 3 to 11 times worse than damage caused by cola-based drinks.
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Part 1: Understanding Bruxism
Teeth grinding is a relatively common condition; indeed, most people will grind their teeth on occasion. Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding is usually harmless for people who only engage in the behavior from time to time, but regular teeth grinding has more serious implications on your oral and overall health. While teeth grinding has traditionally been considered a result of stress or anxiety, there are other clinical factors such as missing or crooked teeth or an irregular bite that are associated with the condition. Still, regardless of the underlying causes of regular teeth grinding, the myriad complications associated with teeth grinding are plenty reason to seek treatment.
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