The hole in your smile caused by losing a tooth unleashes more than a negative social stigma. Without a root to transfer the pressure placed on a tooth while chewing to the jawbone and thus stimulate it, you can experience bone-density loss. As you lose bone density, the teeth surrounding the gap in your smile can move, which can cause your bite to get out of whack. A misaligned bite can be painful.
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Strong enamel is one of the keys to good dental health. If your enamel is strong, you'll be less prone to cavities and tooth decay, and you stand a better chance of keeping all of your teeth as you age. In order to have strong enamel, you need to make sure your teeth are exposed to enough fluoride. Here's a closer look at fluoride and how to ensure you're getting enough.
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Many people who visit the dentist feel anxious. It's a common condition that dentists have been trained to handle. What happens if you have an actual dental phobia and have to go to the dentist? The entire appointment can become an emotional landmine. If you have clinical anxiety, you can work with your dentist to make treatment easier.
Oral Health Care Issues
If you have anxiety, you are more prone to develop certain issues.
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If you are like most people, you have probably suffered from the pain of a toothache. While toothaches are most commonly caused by cavities and infections, those aren't the only reasons for experiencing pain in your mouth. In fact, there are many possible reasons that you're feeling the pain of a toothache. So what other reasons could be to blame? Here are three common ones:
1. Sensitivity
If you experience pain when eating or drinking something that is hot or cold in temperature, you have tooth sensitivity.
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Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth in your mouth. A lot of people have trouble deciding whether they should choose a bridge, dentures, or dental implants. While everything has their advantages, dental implants have some special advantages that you should consider.
Preserve Natural Teeth
When getting a bridge, sometimes the dentist needs to cut down other teeth in your mouth so the bridge fits properly. It's always best to preserve natural teeth when you can, so shaving them down is rarely the optimal choice.
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