If you're missing one or more teeth, your dentist will have suggested a variety of methods to help correct the problem. They range from getting a dental bridge, which is when an artificial tooth is suspended between two teeth, to getting partial dentures, which are a removable dental appliance that can replace only a single tooth if necessary. However, you may have dental implant services on your radar as an option for tooth replacement.
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Invisalign, also called clear braces, is a system many people turn to for achieving straighter teeth, and many people who get Invisalign are adults. This is a great system for adults to choose when they want straighter teeth, but there are a few important things you should know before getting them, simply so that you know exactly what to expect.
It Will Take Some Time to Get Used to Speaking with Them
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Dentists will always try to repair and preserve natural teeth when they can, which means they will only recommend extracting teeth if it is absolutely necessary. There are several reasons why tooth extraction is necessary, and here are some of the reasons that dentists will recommend removing a tooth from a person's mouth:
Too much decay
Decay that is left on a tooth for a long time will rot away an entire tooth.
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If you seldom floss your teeth, you might have many reasons for avoiding this important oral care task. One of the most common reasons for failing to floss is the amount of time that it takes; the American Dental Association notes that 55% of people who aren't daily flossers skip flossing because they believe that it's too time-consuming. There's little doubt that flossing takes some time, and it can also take time to get into the habit of flossing daily.
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If you wear a dental bridge, you may believe that this type of oral appliance will never need to be replaced unless it breaks. While bridges can withstand significant wear and tear, they may need to be remade or resized because they don't fit anymore. Here are some reasons why your bridge may become too tight or too loose, and how your dental bridge services professional can help:
Degenerative Bone Conditions
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