People often lose teeth due to several reasons. Loss of teeth can occur because of trauma, old age, tooth decay or gum disease. Whatever the reason lost teeth can be replaced by either a fixed bridge, a denture or an implant. Dental implants are more popular since they provide a long-lasting solution, prevents bone loss and provides nearby healthy tissue.
Teeth that are crooked or misaligned can cause long term health problems if left untreated. Fortunately, there are treatment procedures for both adults and children.
Teeth tend to become crooked when
The key things to be checked are:
Tooth extraction is one of the commonest dental procedures performed. Although it is advisable to save teeth to prevent
A dental abscess is a collection of pus around the tooth and its surrounding structures.
Having discussed the Why’s and When of Tooth Alignment (here), in this article we shall look at the options available for aligning teeth.
Your dentist will first
Appointments outside these times can be pre-arranged on request.
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