The numerous benefits of dental care
Copyright 2006 Jason Bibb
Dental surgery
Almost everyone I know is scared of going to the dentist. What
most of us don't understand is that dentistry is not that
painful when you are under the effect of an anesthetic. Dental
surgery involves all kinds of interventions that have to do with
gum procedures, pulling teeth, root canals and even surgeries
executed for cosmetic reasons. A qualified dentist has to train
for about five years in an accredited dental college or school.
After he has graduated he has to continue his training with some
more specialized coursework.
What happens during an extraction?
An extraction is that specific dental surgery in which a tooth
will be removed, including its root. A general practice dentist
can easily perform the extraction and this type of dental
surgery is usually required on a tooth that has infected roots.
There is another case in which this dental surgery is being made
for esthetic reasons, in case of on extra tooth or when the
permanent tooth can't come out because of an old baby tooth.
Another reason of the extraction could be the wisdom teeth and
it's usually made because those teeth don't have enough room in
the mouth cavity to come out, so they produce pain.
What exactly is a tooth replacement?
A tooth replacement is that certain dental surgery during which
a broken or a damaged tooth is being replaced I am talking about
broken teeth damaged in different kinds of accidents. When
something like that occurs, the tooth should be immediately put
in a glass of water with ice and taken to a dental surgeon,
because if the root is saved, it is possible to get back your
tooth through dental surgery. After you have suffered a tooth
replacement, you might want to do a cosmetic dental surgery to
give a retouch to your smile. Your dentist will decide if you
need another surgery for that or if orthodontics is recommended.
The numerous benefits of dental care
Cosmetic dentistry can help you have a wonderful smile and not
be afraid of displaying your teeth. There are various cosmetic
procedures like porcelain veneers or the classic teeth whitening
methods that can help you achieve a brilliant smile. If you want
to have a healthy and beautiful dentition, besides paying
regular visits to your dentist, you should watch your diet -
avoid sweets and coffee when possible. Most importantly, if you
are a smoker, try to quit or to decrease the number of
cigarettes you are smoking each day, because cigarettes are very
noxious to your teeth (as well as to your general health),
braking down the calcium level and weakening the health of your
teeth.