Sometimes, even after the placement of a dental crown, an infection can occur underneath the crown. This is either because the original root canal failed to remove all of the infected material, or because bacteria have found their way under the crown. When this happens, your dentist must remove the infected material before it causes too much damage.
After examining your dental crown, your dentist will need to decide what will work best for your particular case.…
Dental implants are one of the miracles of modern oral surgery. However, a dental implant procedure isn’t a perfect choice for every patient. A doctor has to look at several critical factors, and these four are among the most important ones for them to consider.
Gum Health
The implants are anchored in the mouth using posts, and these posts are typically made of surgical-grade metals. For a dental implant procedure to be a success over several years, the gums where these posts go in have to be healthy.…
Missing teeth can be embarrassing and make it difficult to chew food properly. Tooth loss can be the result of periodontal disease, advanced tooth decay, or injury. The good news is that in modern dentistry, there are several options available to replace missing teeth. By far the highest quality option available today is the dental implant. Not everyone is a candidate for dental implants. Whether or not your dentist recommends a dental implant is likely to depend on the spacing of your surrounding teeth and the amount and condition of your underlying bone.…
