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Dental Crown LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Let’s say, I am
missing a tooth. DENTIST LongBeach NY You are missing a tooth.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT What I meant is, if I am missing a tooth, can it be replaced?
DENTIST LongBeach NY Of course. LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT You say it like it
is so easy. DENTIST LongBeach NY Dentists have been replacing
teeth for a long time, and today we have more ways than ever to do it.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Ever? DENTIST LongBeach NY 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.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Okay, I’m convinced. So what could I do?
DENTIST LongBeach NY There are a number of choices.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT I like choices. DENTIST LongBeach NY Depending on the situation,
you can choose dentures, dental bridges, or dental implants.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Now I’m not so sure I like choices. How do I know what to
select? DENTIST LongBeach NY 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.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Hasn’t there been some controversy about that?
DENTIST LongBeach NY 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.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT But dentures do help many people?
DENTIST LongBeach NY Absolutely. Now a more stable alternative, especially if there is
just one or a few teeth missing, are dental bridges.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Pretty funny name. DENTIST LongBeach NY 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.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT So how do you build the bridge?
DENTIST LongBeach NY 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. LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Wow. It really is
kind of like a bridge. DENTIST LongBeach NY 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.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT That makes sense. DENTIST LongBeach NY 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. LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Dental Implants?
DENTIST LongBeach NY Yes. Implants replace each individual tooth with a tooth implant.
This leaves the other teeth alone. LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Sounds good. How
do implants work? DENTIST LongBeach NY 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. LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT So the titanium part
attaches to? DENTIST LongBeach NY An oral surgeon attaches
it into the jawbone. LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT That sounds a little
scary. DENTIST LongBeach NY 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.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Yes, that makes sense. DENTIST LongBeach NY The pain of getting an
implant is only a small fraction of what occurs with a tooth extraction.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT So it’s not really that bad at all.
DENTIST LongBeach NY Often the patient experiences little or no discomfort.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT I like that. So is an implant strong?
DENTIST LongBeach NY Very. The bone actually grows into the outer surface of the implant
which makes it even stronger than a tooth would be.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT That is impressive. DENTIST LongBeach NY 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. LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Wow.
DENTIST LongBeach NY Implants can also be a little easier to clean than bridges, as
dental bridges can make flossing a bit more challenging.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT I like the option of dental implant.
DENTIST LongBeach NY 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.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT That is very impressive too.
DENTIST LongBeach NY There are now even mini-implants that can lock dentures in place. Bridges can
be done on implants as well. LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT There really are different options.
DENTIST LongBeach NY More than ever before in history.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Ever? DENTIST LongBeach NY Ever.
LongBeach DENTAL PATIENT Excellent. DENTIST LongBeach NY 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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