Dental health care is one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of people's overall well-being. People believe their dental health to be perfect when they brush their teeth regularly and do not have swellings or pain. However, other dental issues take time to notice, and they might persist and damage your teeth before you get help. You can stop this by seeing a dentist regularly. Here are the four main reasons to see a professional dentist.
If you've suffered from tooth decay and you want to bring back your beautiful smile, you may be wondering if you should get a filling or a crown. Dental fillings are artificial substances like gold or porcelain which are used to fill crevices in decayed or damaged teeth, while dental crowns are caps made from metal, porcelain, resin, or ceramic which are fitted over your natural teeth to restore their shape and function.
Your teeth develop to work in balance with each other. Different teeth serve different purposes, with incisors handling the gripping and tearing of food, while your molars take care of the chewing. They also share a proportionate degree of bite pressure, so that the load is more or less evenly shared. When some (or all) of your teeth have been replaced with dentures, the various components of your dentures will largely replicate this balance and distribution of bite pressure.
When it comes to dental hygiene, more is better. Brushing for two minutes twice a day is standard (though it's a challenge for many), but other tactics can help your teeth feel fresh and clean between brushing sessions. Read on to find out more!
Use a disposable tongue scraper
Scraping your tongue with a tongue scraper removes bacteria that would otherwise be left behind. Bacteria that grow on the surface of your tongue can play a significant role in poor dental health.
Dentures have been used for many years to replace natural teeth. When not in use, dentures are often removed and placed in a glass filled with a denture solution. Many people do not wear dentures regularly because they do not stay in place correctly. It is better to use implant-supported dentures, which are akin to a set of false teeth coupled with prosthetic gum tissue. The difference is that implant-supported dentures are surgically attached to the mouth, while conventional dentures can be removed as a user desires.
