Crowns and Dentures
Everyone needs sound dental care. Finding the right dentist is much simpler for individuals who have a dental insurance plan that meets their medical and budgetary needs. This includes individuals of all ages with all states of tooth development. Those who wear dentures need to maintain strong oral health to keep dentures fitting properly. This means keeping gums and dentures clean, as well as having them checked by a professional at regular intervals. Some patients choose solutions to permanent tooth replacement other than dentures, such as tooth implants and bridges. The best way to minimize future costs and office visits is to maintain healthy daily routines and schedule regular check-ups and cleanings. There are a number of dental plans that cover such needs. Regular check-ups are important for strong oral health. An individual insurance plan that includes dental benefits can cover both check-ups and unforeseen needs. The articles below contain valuable information for individuals looking to learn more about dentures and prosthodontics.
08/26/2005
Crowns,
or caps for teeth, look and function just like natural teeth. Your
dentist may recommend a crown if your tooth has enough decay that it
cannot hold a filling, or if your tooth is cracked or broken and in
danger of cracking down into the root if left unattended. A crown covers
your tooth completely. It fits snugly at the gum and protects what
remains of the natural tooth.
A bridge may be utilized to replace one or more teeth. These
restorations are cemented onto the teeth and are referred to as "fixed"
dentistry as opposed to a restoration of missing teeth with a removable
appliance or partial denture.
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08/23/2005
Dear Dr. Mady: I just got home from a visit to my dentist. He
booked me to return for a crown and a filling next week and he has some
new machine in the office that will make an actual porcelain ceramic
or white crown and filling right there while I wait.
Have you ever heard of this and is it any good?- D.K.
Dear D.K: As you are probably aware, dentists today are offering
a great number of choices for restoring teeth and they are keeping in
mind that appearances and esthetics are extremely important.
Most individuals will request tooth colored restorations as opposed
to metal ones.
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07/21/2005
All surfaces of the oral cavity - including teeth, orthodontic appliances, and dentures - have a tendency to become coated with plaque, which is a transparent, sticky film that attracts bacteria and food particles. When oral care is not performed regularly to remove plaque, it begins to harden, which makes it difficult to remove, and this can result in tooth and gum disease.
As is the case with natural teeth, brushing your dentures and gums at least
once a day helps remove food particles and plaque, which will maintain good oral health. Doing so also keeps denture stains and bad breath odors at bay.
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07/07/2005
People with dental implants eat better and seem to be healthier and enjoy life more than people who have a mouth filled with dentures, studies show.
Even people with dentures eat more healthful meals if they have just two implants, said Dr. Jocelyne S. Feine, professor of dentistry at McGill University in Montreal, who has studied the health benefits and costs of dental implants.
``Their reactions are phenomenal,'' Feine said. ``It makes such a difference in their lives.
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