Dental implants are worth it if you need to replace a missing tooth. They can improve appearance, speech, eating, etc. and are both durable and convenient. Read more: Are Dental Implants Worth It? Article
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Dental Health: Diseases Caused by Unhealthy Teeth and Gums
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Dentures
Dentures, removable replacements for missing teeth, come in two types: partial and complete dentures. Dental implants and bridges are suitable alternatives to dentures. Though it usually takes a while to get used to eating and speaking with new dentures, denture adhesives can improve the stability of the denture and provide a sense of security for the denture wearer.
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How Painful Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are considered to be the best options to replace missing or damaged teeth. Depending on where it was placed, discomfort can also be felt in the chin, cheeks or underneath the eyes. Sometimes, Overall, patients report that the results are well worth the process.
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Disadvantages of Dental Implants
The most common disadvantage of getting a dental implant is that it is a costly procedure and may not always be covered by insurance providers.
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Protect Your Teeth: 19 Bad Dental Habits to Avoid
Bad dental habits can wreck your teeth. Teeth grinding, chewing on ice, playing sports without a mouth guard, and eating and drinking sugary foods and drinks are just a few bad habits that are bad for teeth. Giving nighttime baby bottles, opening things with your teeth, and chewing on pencils can also damage teeth and tissues in the mouth. Drinking red wine and white wine can erode enamel and stain teeth. Smoking, tobacco use, drinking coffee can all lead to tooth stains. Binge eating disorder leads to the consumption of large amounts of sugary food, which can lead to tooth decay. Purging exposes teeth to acids that can wear down enamel.
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Can You Fix Tooth Decay?
While tooth decay can be prevented, once it starts it can only be stopped from progressing further. It can’t be reversed.
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