Root canals are a standard dental procedure used to treat damage to the inside of a tooth. Understanding the truth about the more common root canal myths is necessary for making informed decisions about your dental treatment options.
Myth: Root Canals Are Only Needed When A Patient Is Experiencing Pain
Pain is one of the leading indications a patient needs urgent dental treatment. However, there can be damage to a tooth that may kill the nerve.
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Inflamed and bleeding gums, loose teeth, bad breath, and painful chewing are signs your gums are in need of dental intervention. Unfortunately, it is estimated that over 40% of adults over the age of 30 have some stage of gum disease and that number gets higher in those over 60 years old. If you notice any of these signs, talk with your dentist about periodontal disease treatment options. They will probably refer you to a periodontist where one of the following will happen.
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Whether you wear full or partial dentures, there are benefits that come with using dental implants to support these dentures. In the article below you will learn more about three of these benefits. To learn more about these benefits or determine whether you are a good candidate for dental implants, be sure to talk to your dentist as soon as possible.
Benefit #1: Avoid The Bone Loss Associated With Denture Use
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There are many potential ways that a person could lose one or more of their teeth. Whether this is due to injuries or disease, the loss of a tooth can be a very troubling experience for a person to go through. After experiencing this loss, a person may look at various tooth replacement options, and while there may be a few different solutions to this problem, dental implants can be among the most popular due to the advantages that they can provide.
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You might be aware of the fact that the brown discoloration at the base of your teeth (where they meet your gums) is likely to be plaque and tartar ( which is hardened plaque). But being aware and being concerned are two different things. Can't you just disguise the discoloration by whitening your teeth?
Antiseptic Properties of Bleach
It might seem like this course of action has some logic. After all, plaque and tartar have their origins in the oral bacteria that inhabit your mouth.
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