Did you end up fracturing a tooth and now you are not sure what to do? This dental problem can be quite serious depending on how big the fracture is and where it is located. Here is an overview of what will happen when you visit the dentist for a fractured tooth.
Taking X-rays Of The Tooth
One of the first things that your dentist will want to do is take x-rays of the tooth.
A root canal is a routine dental procedure that removes decay from the tooth's pulp and root. The procedure causes minimum discomfort and keeps your tooth from developing further decay. It is important to know when you might need this treatment and schedule it promptly.
Here are a few signs that you may need a root canal.
Constant Pain
It is never a good sign when you have constant pain in your tooth.
Dental implants are one of the best ways to replace missing teeth because they're secured into the jawbone, giving you a permanent treatment option. Before you have this procedure done though, here are some things you'll want to know.
Implant Posts Are Secured Into the Jawbone
Dental implants are a permanent type of treatment for missing teeth because of the posts that go directly into your jawbone. Typically made from titanium materials, these posts give you a solid foundation that abutments and prosthetic teeth will attach to for a complete look at the end.
When you chip a tooth in a major way, you're going to know about it. You'll feel the crack as a large section of your tooth's structure gives way under pressure from a hard piece of food, an accident involving a foreign object, or even under pressure from an opposing tooth—for those who grind their teeth. When you chip your tooth in a minor way, you may not know about it until later.
Going to the dentist is incredibly important, but it's also easy to ignore your oral health. There are many signs, however, that you should make a dental appointment. If you would like to know more, check out these four signs you need to visit the dentist.
1. It's Been Six Months
Typically, most people should have a dental exam/cleaning once every six months. However, if you have diabetes, you smoke, or you are pregnant, you may need to see the dentist more often.
