Hello, my name is Karla Madison and this is my blog about the importance of dental care during pregnancy. When I was pregnant with my second child, my gums would bleed when I brushed my teeth. I went to my dentist and he told me that I had pregnancy gingivitis. He also informed me that this is a common condition for pregnant women because their hormones are changing during pregnancy. I followed the instructions of my dentist and my gums stopped bleeding and were healthy again. I also started doing research about the importance of dental care during pregnancy. If you're pregnant, you should read this blog to learn why it's so important to keep up with dental care while pregnant. This blog will give you the information you need so that you can have healthy teeth and gums during your pregnancy.
If you have an infected tooth that's causing a lot of pain, you want it fixed as soon as possible. Infected teeth often need to have a root canal to clean out the infection and then a crown rather than a filling due to extensive decay, and this can be expensive if you don't have good dental insurance. When money is a concern, pulling the tooth may seem like the best option so you can end the pain. However, leaving a gap in your teeth is not the best choice either. That's where dental implants are useful. An implant can be placed later after you've had time to save money. Here's how it works.
Pulling The Tooth Removes Infection And Pain
A root canal with a crown is effective at healing the infection and restoring your tooth, but if you can't have the work done for some reason, then pulling the tooth is another option. It puts an immediate end to the pain, and the infection is removed at the same time. A tooth extraction is not difficult to endure because the area is numb during the procedure. Your dentist may not prefer this option since a gap in your teeth can have consequences for your other teeth. However, these consequences can be avoided by having an implant put in later.
Why A Missing Tooth Leads To Problems
A gap in your teeth impacts your smile if the gap is in the front. Your dentist might work around this by giving you a removable partial denture to wear while you wait for your implant. A gap in your back teeth that can't be seen is still a problem because a gap can allow your other teeth to move out of alignment. Also, the act of chewing moves the root of your tooth so the bone stays stimulated. Without stimulation, the bone begins to recede.
An Implant Acts As An Artificial Root
One benefit of getting a dental implant is that it acts as an artificial root and stimulates the bone to stop bone loss. Also, the implant is screwed into the bone so it holds the crown very securely. It is a much better option than wearing a partial denture. An implant with a crown is nearly the same as having a natural tooth. The crown is made to match the color and shape of your other teeth, so it blends in well. You can have an implant put in soon after you've had the bad tooth pulled, or if you need to wait until you can save money, you can have the implant put in at any time.
A dental implant is an excellent way to fill a gap in your teeth when you've had to have a tooth pulled in an emergency. It functions just as well as a natural tooth, so you can bite and chew as usual.
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