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Dover DENTAL PATIENT Let’s say, I am missing a tooth.
DENTIST Dover DE You are missing a tooth. Dover DENTAL PATIENT What I meant is, if I
am missing a tooth, can it be replaced? DENTIST Dover DE Of course.
Dover DENTAL PATIENT You say it like it is so easy.
DENTIST Dover DE Dentists have been replacing teeth for a long time, and today we have more
ways than ever to do it. Dover DENTAL PATIENT Ever?
DENTIST Dover DE Ever. Which is good because there are negative consequences to missing
teeth. They can cause chronic headaches, jaw aches, pains going down the shoulders and
back. All kinds of things. Dover DENTAL PATIENT Okay, I’m convinced.
So what could I do? DENTIST Dover DE There are a number of choices.
Dover DENTAL PATIENT I like choices. DENTIST Dover DE Depending on the situation,
you can choose dentures, dental bridges, or dental implants.
Dover DENTAL PATIENT Now I’m not so sure I like choices. How do I know what to select?
DENTIST Dover DE It depends on your situation. Let me explain each option to you.
Let’s start with dentures. For many years now, when a fair number of teeth are missing,
dentures have been used as a replacement. Worn in the mouth, a denture adhesive usually
helps hold them in place. Dover DENTAL PATIENT Hasn’t there been some
controversy about that? DENTIST Dover DE A few brands of adhesive
have been linked to nerve damage. But there are always concerns about the stability of
removable dentures. Also, some people have a gag reflex that prevents them from putting
anything in their mouth like dentures. Dover DENTAL PATIENT But dentures do help
many people? DENTIST Dover DE Absolutely. Now a more stable
alternative, especially if there is just one or a few teeth missing, are dental bridges.
Dover DENTAL PATIENT Pretty funny name. DENTIST Dover DE But one that makes sense.
It is like a bridge between existing teeth to fill in space where there is a missing
tooth or teeth. Often it is used after a tooth has been extracted.
Dover DENTAL PATIENT So how do you build the bridge?
DENTIST Dover DE You first put crowns on the two teeth on each side of the space you’re
going to fill. Onto each crown you attach the ends of the bridge that will replace the
missing teeth. Dover DENTAL PATIENT Wow. It really is kind
of like a bridge. DENTIST Dover DE But the thing is, if those
two supporting teeth have no fillings and are in really good shape, a bridge is not
so desirable since you normally like to avoid grinding healthy teeth to put on a crown.
Dover DENTAL PATIENT That makes sense. DENTIST Dover DE Dental bridges can work great.
But realize you are using the 2 anchor teeth to support the bridge. If those anchor teeth
are not strong to begin with, this added pressure could weaken them further. If this is a concern,
there is still another alternative. Dover DENTAL PATIENT Dental Implants?
DENTIST Dover DE Yes. Implants replace each individual tooth with a tooth implant. This
leaves the other teeth alone. Dover DENTAL PATIENT Sounds good. How do implants
work? DENTIST Dover DE An implant is actually the
part that replaces the tooth’s root and is made of titanium. The actual replacement
tooth that you see attaches to the metal implant, and is made of porcelain to match the surrounding
teeth. Dover DENTAL PATIENT So the titanium part
attaches to? DENTIST Dover DE An oral surgeon attaches
it into the jawbone. Dover DENTAL PATIENT That sounds a little
scary. DENTIST Dover DE It might sound that way,
but really isn’t. Most patients who need an implant already have gone through losing
a tooth, either by an accident or disease, and perhaps by the dentist extracting it.
Dover DENTAL PATIENT Yes, that makes sense. DENTIST Dover DE The pain of getting an implant
is only a small fraction of what occurs with a tooth extraction.
Dover DENTAL PATIENT So it’s not really that bad at all.
DENTIST Dover DE Often the patient experiences little or no discomfort.
Dover DENTAL PATIENT I like that. So is an implant strong?
DENTIST Dover DE Very. The bone actually grows into the outer surface of the implant which
makes it even stronger than a tooth would be.
Dover DENTAL PATIENT That is impressive. DENTIST Dover DE Dental implants don't move
around at all, and depending on how long someone lives, they can last a whole lifetime if taken
care of. Dover DENTAL PATIENT Wow. DENTIST Dover DE Implants can also be a little
easier to clean than bridges, as dental bridges can make flossing a bit more challenging.
Dover DENTAL PATIENT I like the option of dental implant.
DENTIST Dover DE Different options may depend on where and how many teeth are missing too.
For instance, there are now dentures that replace missing teeth that are anchored onto
implants, which makes them very stable, and also solves problems like degeneration of
jawbone that can occur with traditional dentures. Dover DENTAL PATIENT That is very impressive
too. DENTIST Dover DE There are now even mini-implants
that can lock dentures in place. Bridges can be done on implants as well. Dover DENTAL
PATIENT There really are different options. DENTIST Dover DE More than ever before in
history. Dover DENTAL PATIENT Ever?
DENTIST Dover DE Ever. Dover DENTAL PATIENT Excellent.
DENTIST Dover DE That is my motto. Remember, a regular dental checkup will keep
you healthy as small problems can be caught much earlier before a major problem occurred.
See you at your next dental visit!
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