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