If you have had a dental implant installed to replace a missing tooth, the appearance of your smile has probably greatly improved. Even though the dental implant is not actually a natural tooth and thus, cannot suffer tooth decay, it is still important to clean your dental implant regularly. Here are a few reasons why:
The teeth adjacent to the implant can decay.
The teeth that lie next to your dental implant can still develop cavities.
Dental implants replace missing teeth and provide the look, feel, and some of the same oral health-promoting benefits of natural teeth. There are a few different types of dental implants, and each type has its own pros and cons that can help determine the best candidates for that particular treatment. Subperiosteal are one of the less-common types of dental implants but could still prove to be the right treatment route for your situation.
Gums are soft tissue that frame the bottom of the teeth in order to prevent the sensitive tooth roots from being exposed. Genetics or dental infections can alter the look of your gums over time due to the gums receding away from the teeth. Receding gums run the risk of exposing the teeth roots, which can cause pain and sensitivity, and can impact your self-esteem due to the cosmetic impact of the problem.
The fit of your dentures is not only important for comfort but also for maintaining healthy teeth. Ill-fitting dentures often result in bone loss and can activate your gag reflex. This often happens when the denture pushes up against the back of your tongue while moving around in your mouth. In order to solve this problem, you can take your dentures in to get them properly fitted, or you can switch to roofless dentures. Getting roofless dentures involves removing the roof of the traditional dentures in order to create a smoother fit between your gums and your dentures.
Dental bonding, in many ways, is akin to glue. It is used to adhere cracked tooth surfaces together, among other dental applications. The following highlights some of the many ways in which dental bonding helps you restore and keep your natural teeth, and why you would choose dental bonding over some other options.
"Gluing" Tooth Roots in Place
Receding gum lines are caused by old age, poor oral hygiene habits and/or poor nutrition.
