Dental problems can be caused by many factors, including health issues, age, accidents and lifestyle. No matter what the causes of your dental problems are, restoring your smile is something that can improve your health and look. There are many different treatments that can be done to make your teeth look like new again. Here are some of the treatments that you may want to consider to restore your smile:
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Scheduling checkups with your dentist twice a year is one of the best ways to take an active interest in your oral health. Through these regular visits, your dentist will be able to check and correct any problems with your teeth or gums before they become major. Another way to keep your smile as healthy as possible is to make informed dietary choices. Doing so doesn't simply mean keeping your intake of soda and sweets to a minimum; there are actually several foods that can positively impact your oral health.
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Dentures are still a popular option for people who have multiple teeth missing. Dentures can be used for upper and lower palates. Since they are removable, the dental patient can take them out to clean them or to readjust them for a more comfortable fit.
There are a few different types of dentures that your dentist may recommend. Here are three of them:
Full Dentures
Full dentures are used to replace an entire palate of teeth.
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The process of having a tooth covered with a dental crown is pretty straightforward from the patient's perspective. It's not a painful procedure, and generally, you won't have to follow any dietary restrictions or healing protocols afterwards. Still, it is nice to know what to expect in the hours and days following your crown application. Here's a look at some of the subtle changes and effects you can expect.
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Root canal surgery is usually overwhelmingly successful, and very few patients experience any pain a few days after the surgery. However, the small amount of patients that do feel any pain experience what is called a root canal flare-up. This sudden inflammation and irritation of your tooth and gums can happen to anyone. The pain usually lasts for a few days, and it can be difficult to do things like eat and sleep without finding yourself in a tremendous amount of pain.
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