Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

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Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

When you think about gum, you might think of blowing bubbles, or freshening your breath. However, the gums you need to think of first are the pink ones in your mouth supporting your teeth. I didn't know how important healthy gums were until I came down with a case of gingivitis in my early 20's. I had neglected my brushing and flossing habits for nearly a decade, so my last few years of college were marred by pain in my mouth and bleeding gums. It took me over a year of hard work to reverse the damage I caused and restore my mouth to peak health. My recovery included an uncomfortable and lengthy procedure known as root planing, and that experience convinced me to help others avoid the entire issue of gum disease. This is why I've created my own website to help everyone protect their gums the easy way.

 

Things To Expect When Getting Dental Implants

13 August 2021
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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Missing teeth can embarrass you and lower your self-esteem. In addition, the gaps gradually make the adjacent teeth shift, causing further loss of teeth, misalignment, or an altered facial appearance. If you are tired of dentures or dental gaps, you are probably thinking about getting dental implants. It's natural to feel skeptical and want to research more about dental implant surgery and recovery. This piece will take you through what to expect during the dental implant procedure.

Examination

during your first appointment, after deciding to get implants, your dentist will conduct a comprehensive assessment. The evaluation may include X-rays to determine the condition of your mandible and the most suitable procedure. The surgeon may also take expressions of your natural teeth to help with creating the crowns.

Your dentist might first treat any gum or tooth infections to create a healthy surgical site for the implant. You may also discuss your dental and medical history at this point in preparation for the procedure.

Grafting and Post Anchoring

If the dentist finds that you have suffered severe bone loss, they may recommend a bone graft procedure. The grafting procedure entails retrieving a piece of a bone from your body and planting it onto your mandible. The new bone will gradually fuse with the mandible and improve its mass.

Your dentist will anchor a titanium post into the bone and stitch the surgical site if your current mandibles are sturdy enough to accommodate the implant. The jawbone slowly fuses with the post, which functions as the tooth roots.

Attaching the Abutment

After a few months, when the dentist finds the titanium post is strongly fused to the jaw, they will place an abutment on top of the implant. This small fragment links the titanium post to the crown. It will be securely tightened to ensure it doesn't come off when eating. Your dentist might recommend adding a healing cap to prevent the gums and jawbone from overgrowing and covering the abutment.

Sealing With a Crown

After placing the abutment, your dentist will leave it for a few weeks to recover. You will return after the surgical site heals for your dentist to place the crown on your next appointment. The white cap epitomizes the visible part of a tooth.

If you choose a fixed implant, the specialist will permanently attach the crown to the abutment or use cement to glue it down. In addition, there's a removable option where you can unscrew the crown and clean it if necessary.

Dental implants are one of the most suitable tooth replacement options. They offer enormous benefits despite being a relatively invasive procedure. However, you can see from this piece that the process is not complicated.