One of the most effective ways you can replace a missing or damaged tooth is with a dental implant. However, the process is a bit of a mystery to those that have never had one before. Here is an overview of the whole process for receiving a dental implant.
The Examination
The whole process will start with having an examination by your dentist. They'll not only examine your jawbone to see if it is healthy enough to support a dental implant, but your overall health as well.
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With dental extractions, it is first imperative to make sure the patient does not feel pain and that he/she is not the least bit anxious. Patients that may not do well awake for oral surgery will need general or IV anesthesia. The rest receive local anesthetics injected into the back of the mouth and into the trigeminal nerve. After the anesthetics have kicked in, the dentist begins the process of a dental extraction, which goes something like this.
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Everyday life is busy, and it's easy to let certain things fall by the wayside. Your dental care shouldn't be one of these things, ideally, but no one is perfect. If your dental care record has been less than stellar lately, you can take steps to get back on track. Here are four tips that can help you start taking better care of your teeth again:
1. Make changes gradually.
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A dental implant can be used as the foundation for both single-tooth and multiple-teeth restorations. The device, which is made of the same material that is frequently used in joint replacements, is biocompatible. Thus, it easily integrates with the natural tissues.
An implant is inserted through the gums and into the jawbone. Once the device is placed, the bone tissue around it grows, filling the space between the implant and the bone.
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Dentistry, in general, is concerned with the health of your teeth and gums. However, dentistry is also concerned with the health of your mouth overall. There are many reasons why a dentist, like those at Ramtown Dental Associates, would probe into other areas of your mouth and make notations of what is going on in there.
Signs of More Serious Diseases
Dentists often find the beginnings of cancer and other diseases long before you or your general/family physician discovers them.
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