Until the invention of dental implants, dentists used dental bridges to replace missing teeth. Now you have the option to decide whether you want a bridge or an implant to replace any missing teeth you might have. Both options have numerous benefits and work really well, so before you make your final decision you should take the time to learn a bit more about your options.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are custom-made dental crowns that are surgically implanted directly into your jawbone using a titanium screw.
Have your teeth been damaged by trauma or severe decay? A dental crown can help cap the damaged tooth to restore its shape/function and to protect underlying nerves and blood vessels from further aggravation. Your dentist will likely make a mold of your damaged tooth and underlying gums to be used in the fabrication of your lab-created custom crown.
While you await your crown to come back from the lab, you may need to get a temporary crown to help keep your tooth protected.
If you have recently had a cosmetic dentistry procedure and are now noticing that your gums are bleeding more than usual, the culprit may be your allergies. Not only can seasonal, pet, and food allergies lead to oral health problems, the medications that you take to treat your allergies can also have a negative impact on your gums. Here are three ways your allergies can cause bleeding gums and what you can do about them.
