Have you been told by your dentist that you are not doing a great job brushing your teeth, and have been recommended to use an electric toothbrush? You may be wondering if this type of toothbrush is really better for your teeth. Here are a few things to consider before you buy one.
Toothbrushes Are Only As Good As You Use Them
It's important to understand that an electric toothbrush is not going to be the solution to all your oral health problems.
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Some people believe that the extraction of wisdom teeth is a natural part of aging. However, dentists usually prescribe removals for specific reasons.
Here are a few reasons why your dentist may suggest the removal of your wisdom teeth.
Crowding
If your oral cavity is too small to accommodate all of your teeth, the alignment of your teeth may suffer. Crowding occurs when the teeth have too little space to present in a straight configuration.
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Full arch rehabilitation is a process in which your entire upper or lower dental arch is restored. This is done with the use of dental implants that get secured in place along the entire arch. They're secured in the jawbone with a dental screw that takes the place of the root. An abutment is a piece that attaches the crown to the screw, and the result is a tooth replacement that's as close to a real tooth as you can get.
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Tooth pain and general sensitivity can be extremely situational. Your teeth may appear to be in perfect condition, both in appearance and sensation—until you eat or drink something hot or cold. The temperature of what you consume triggers a usually dormant sensitivity, and your teeth hurt. Perhaps it's only temporary for now, but this type of sensitivity tends to get worse.
The Outer Layer
Temperature-related tooth pain is often related to the outer layer of your teeth—an outer layer that's not as intact as it used to be.
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