There is a genetic factor that can play a role in someone getting cavities. This is often due to a certain type of bacteria that causes cavities and can be more prevalent in some people than in others. However, poor diet and dental care also cause cavities. So, if a person has less of the bacteria […]
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Usually, buck teeth are fixed with orthodontic treatments, which is often the best option. Otherwise, if the buck teeth are not too exaggerated, crowns and veneers can be made to make the teeth sit back a little bit, close the gap and shorten the teeth.
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There are the three main reasons for buck teeth:
It could be genetic; where the teeth have just grown in the wrong direction.
If the patient is a tongue thruster, which means that either at night or during the day the tongue is pushing against the back of the front teeth.
If thumb sucking has been going on for a long […]
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A temporary crowns are made once the tooth is prepared and shaved down. The existing tooth is measured and impressions are made so the permanent crown can be formed. The measurements and impressions are sent to the lab, where they make the crown. The temporary crown is placed because the existing tooth would be very sensitive if it […]
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A crown is used when a tooth is shaved down on all sides and is completely covered by a substance that is made of gold or porcelain. The crown is made of either gold or porcelain and covers the tooth.
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A root canal is when a cavity has hit a nerve, the nerve is infected or somehow the nerve has been damaged due to trauma. Some of the symptoms to the tooth can be extreme sensitivity to hot and cold and, more importantly, having pain when not eating, chewing or drinking anything. Other symptoms include […]
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You can use a bridge if there is one missing tooth and there are two teeth on either side. If the two teeth on either side are healthy and are cavity-free with no crowns; there is a possibility of using implants instead of a bridge.
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A bridge is when two teeth, one on either side of a missing tooth, are prepared and crowns are attached to either side of the missing tooth. This piece or bridge is cemented and it is not removable. They usually feel like real teeth. The only real complaint is that since there is a missing […]
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A flipper is a partial denture that is often used to replace a missing tooth or even two to three missing teeth. An acrylic piece is made to sit on the palate of the roof of the mouth and the tooth or teeth are connected to it. This is a removable appliance. Flippers are not […]
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Definitely, the silver fillings need to be replaced because they emit mercury vapors. Even though the American Dental Association has not endorsed it, research in Europe and the United States has shown the negative effects of silver fillings. Gold fillings, on the other hand, are very durable and safe. The school of thought is any […]
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