There are a few factors that can render someone ineligible for dental implants. Some of these factors can be overcome, such as if a patient has an inadequate mass in their jaw bone to support the implant (which requires bone grafting). Other factors can be more difficult to overcome, such as heart disease, conditions that affect bone density (such as osteomalacia), radiation treatment for cancer, or certain autoimmune diseases. But can something seemingly as innocent as grinding your teeth prevent you from receiving a dental implant?
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Crooked teeth can be hard to clean. They can also cause pain in some cases, not to mention the aesthetic concerns that can be raised by misaligned teeth. Braces are a traditional solution for misaligned, crooked, or crowded teeth, but patients also have more discreet options at their disposal. Clear aligners like Invisalign can gently tug youth teeth into a beautiful, comfortable, and perfectly aligned position. Here are some tips that will help you have a great experience with Invisalign.
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If you should have dental restorations (such as dental crowns or veneers) and then need braces at a later stage, you might be concerned that your orthodontic treatment won't be as effective as it needs to be due to the fact that several of your teeth were restored with the addition of various ceramic dental prostheses. Orthodontics and dental restorations—can they work in harmony with each other?
Root Structure
It's quite straightforward.
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If you have crooked teeth, they may be severely misaligned, so much so that you experience chewing difficulties. One of the common treatments for teeth misalignment is Invisalign treatment. If you're considering Invisalign, you should know the treatment's fundamentals. Here are a few FAQs highlighting essential details regarding Invisalign braces.
What's Invisalign Treatment?
Invisalign treatment entails wearing sets of clear aligners that gradually position your teeth back to their correct spot.
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You may know the importance of routine dental care, but if you're like some people, you may avoid the dentist until you have a toothache and need immediate help. You might have dental anxiety or other reasons for not seeing a family dentist regularly, but it's never too late to start even if you take good care of your teeth and you're not in any pain. Here's what you may expect on your initial visit to your new dentist.
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