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