Chipped teeth can be a reason to feel embarrassed when you smile. Fixing them is not only important for your self-esteem, but to also prevent further damage from happening due to your exposed dentin. Here are three ways to correct this problem, and by understanding what each one involves, you can pick the one that will work best one for you.
Veneers
Veneers are sometimes called caps, and are made out of resin or porcelain.
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Everyone knows that it is important to visit the dentist regularly for the health of your teeth. What everyone doesn't know is that, during regular checkups, your dentist can discover health problems in the rest of your body, including the three diseases discussed below. Keep reading to learn more.
1. Diabetes
Dentists can often detect Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes early. Those with diabetes, because they have a decreased ability to fight bacterial infections, are more susceptible to gum disease.
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For people who have excessive decay, chipped teeth or severe discoloration, veneers are an excellent option. Unfortunately, some people miss their opportunity to enhance their smile with this procedure because of myths. Make sure you can decipher fact from fiction.
Color Isn't Realistic
A common concern is the idea that veneers only come in a bright white, unrealistic shade. The reality is that veneers are available in a range of shades.
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Dental implants are natural-looking dental prosthetic devices that replace missing teeth. Each dental implant consists of a screw that serves as the root of the tooth, a dental crown that replaces the natural crown, and an abutment that is a connector between the crown and the implant screw. Dental implants are used for a variety of reasons and to help with several everyday actions, and a few are listed below:
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If you wear dentures, you are at an increased risk of developing oral thrush, which is an overgrowth of yeast in the mouth. However, there are some things you can do to minimize your risk of developing this condition, or to turn it around if you do start showing symptoms like a white, coated tongue. Here's a look at three ways denture wearers can prevent oral thrush.
Clean your dentures thoroughly.
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