Sometimes, before you can have an implant placed, a dental surgeon needs to place a bone graft into the site. The bone graft will provide the support a dental implant needs. Under normal circumstances, your bone graft should heal in several months. After that time, your dentist can place the dental implant. But things aren't always as simple as that.
If you are having financial difficulties or other personal problems, then you might not be able to have your dental implant placed just yet.
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Having receding gums is a problem you shouldn't ignore: if you don't address a receding gum condition, you can end up with loose or missing teeth, mouth infections, a change in your bite, and soreness or discomfort in your gums.
A receding gum line is something dentists can treat, although an existing negative gum line cannot be reversed. This is why it's important to treat a receding gum line as soon as you notice your teeth appearing longer than usual, your gums pulling away from some teeth but not others, and other issues with your smile.
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You may have heard of people going into the dentist to get a deep cleaning, which is technically known as scaling and root planing. You may be wondering what this type of deep cleaning is and if it is necessary for you. Here is what you need to know about it.
X-Rays and Periodontal Charting
Part of the deep cleaning treatment is to get routine x-rays and periodontal charting performed. A dentist will take bitewing x-rays annually, which will check for cavities, tartar found underneath the gums, and the health of the bone.
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When it comes to the appearance of your smile, you may not be pleased. Even if your teeth and gums are healthy, a few things such as discoloration or spacing issues may be bothersome. The good news is that there are various ways that cosmetic dentistry can help. Some procedures can change the size, shape, and shade of your teeth. If you are looking to make changes to your smile quickly, there are procedures that may work for your needs.
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Many people are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. Some think their teeth are too crooked, and others think their teeth are too big. But what if you think your teeth are too small? This might be something you've been afraid to share with other people because you think it's silly or that you can't do much about it. But you're not alone in feeling like your teeth are too small.
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