If you have any missing teeth, you may fear that a partial denture is your only choice. However, dental bridges offer an alternative without the downside of dentures. If you would like to know more about dental bridges and the various types, keep reading.
1. Traditional Dental Bridge
A traditional bridge needs two healthy teeth on either side of the gap (missing tooth). The bridge has two dental crowns connected to a fake tooth.
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What's the worst that could happen if you skip your regular dental checkups? This is a big question, and the outcome depends on your standard of oral hygiene, your diet, and how long you've gone between checkups. But if it has been some years since you last had a dental checkup, what can you expect?
Precautionary in Nature
You should never be embarrassed or hesitant to schedule an appointment with your dentist after an extended break.
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Proper teeth care is not only important to the health of your gums, but also to your overall health. Germs and bacteria can accumulate on your teeth and can then travel to other parts of your body. Daily brushing and flossing are a good start to keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy but you should also visit your dentist regularly to make sure you are removing everything from all the hard-to-reach spots.
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Dental implants are awesome, but they do need to be inserted via a surgical process. This causes some patients to be concerned about the procedure. While most of the common concerns about dental implant surgery are understandable, they can also all be addressed and minimized with proper protocols, as you'll discover below.
Concern: You won't wake up from the anesthesia
This is a concern prior to any surgery. You may have heard horror stories about people not waking up after surgery.
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Do you have an upcoming dental procedure that you are feeling anxious about? It could be from the potential discomfort that you experience during the procedure or a general fear of going to the dentist. Thankfully, there are forms of sedation that can help you get through your dental procedure. Here are some questions you likely have about intravenous sedation, commonly referred to as IV sedation.
What Is IV Sedation?
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