If you have a crack in your tooth, you may be told that you need to have a dental crown put in. However, you may not know much about dental crowns, and knowledge about the procedure can allay concerns and help you prepare for the future. Here are some questions to ask your dentist before you get a crown:
Can I Wait?
Your first impulse may be to try to delay the crown procedure, either because you are busy or you are reluctant to have the procedure done.
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Parents and guardians are bombarded with a brilliant display of colors and advertisement for flavors designed to pull in a child's sweet tooth and imagination. Unfortunately, not all dental products have the same impact on a child's mouth, whether you're looking at effective cleaning or whether the kid likes it or not. As you look through the different options, keep a few ideas in mind to make the selection process and habit forming easier.
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You visit your dentist biannually and brush your teeth regularly. You try to take good care of your teeth, but after performing an x-ray, your dentist gives you the dreaded news: you need a root canal. Your dentist refers you to an endodontist, a dentist who specializes in treating the inner pulp of teeth, but you're terrified. You've heard that root canals are very painful. Here are three tips to help calm your dental fears:
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You have been told time and again that you need to brush and floss your teeth daily to prevent periodontal disease. This is useful information because poor oral hygiene is the main cause of gum disease. However, there are other factors that heighten your risk of developing this oral condition, and they include:
Genetic Predisposition
Some people have genes that make them more susceptible to gum disease than others. If you are such a person, then you may develop gum disease even if you observe a reasonable level of oral hygiene.
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As an adult with teeth that need to be straightened, you may be concerned with wearing the metal brackets associated with orthodontic braces. If you have a job that requires you to speak in front of people all the time, like a teacher, lawyer or businessperson, having a mouth full of metal could distract your listeners. However, advances in orthodontics give you options for getting your teeth straightened that can be kept a secret.
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