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How do I know if my tooth needs replacing? How far gone is too far gone? There is no simple way to answer this question, as it differs from case to case. As so much is dependent on the environment that the teeth are located in. If a tooth that under different circumstances could still be saved is surrounded by periodontal tissue that is infected or in poor condition, an extraction may be the best way to go.

Dental implants come in many shapes and sizes, and each dental implant has unique capabilities and attributes. Today, I wish to speak a little on a relatively recent development, which are instant implants. These dental implants are also called immediate load dental implants, and as their name implies, you do not need a healing time, but instead, can get them inserted, and then immediately start to use them for eating and biting, of course only once the anaesthetic wears off, or else you risk biting into your own mouth or tongue.

A recent study by King’s College was done about people who suffered some sort of nerve damage after implantation. This is a very important study, and one that can be quoted as the beginning of a new era. It deals with how and why patients get nerve damage from dental implants, and how often this happens. This is important, given the increasing popularity of dental implants.

An informative article about treatment plans and dental diagnosis in general.

An eating disorder is a psychological illness that manifests itself in unhealthy eating habits. There are different kinds of eating disorders, but all of them have negative consequences for the health of the individual, and as such have negative consequences for teeth.

As dental implants become more and more popular, and are more and more widespread, they will inevitably become cheaper, to become even more accessible, becoming a truly household item.

Did you know that your diet highly contributes to the health of your bones, and vicariously to their longevity? Not only does sugar rot your teeth, but did you know that certain foods can contribute to the demise of your teeth by leaching vital nutrients and minerals from the enamel and the cementum? Here is a quick guide into what to eat and what not to eat for healthy teeth.

Getting a dental implant is like getting a new tooth altogether. It is a replacement for a missing tooth that replaces all of the tooth, including the tooth root, thus stopping the spread of tooth loss and the degradation of the alveolar crest.

While we are ever increasingly sure of the medical success of dental implants, and how they can preserve the alveolar ridge, there has been no data collected about whether this improvement in physical well being amounts to any changes in the quality of life of the patient.

“I come to you with a very serious problem. I am experiencing tiny little sores in my mouth, they are little raised red bumps which are painful and sore, and sometimes bleed a little. There are 3 or 4 of them on my gums, and they do not bother me much, but sometimes they can swell and be painful. Usually they do not hurt, but they sting a little when I use mouthwash. My problem is that I do not have healthcare and so I am turning to you for an at home remedy for these if possible, or at least a diagnosis. Thanks in advance, Michelle”