Understanding Root Canal Procedures
Important Information To Help You Plan Your Full Mouth Reconstruction
Diane Mason
If most or all of your teeth are severely damaged, broken or missing, you will need a full smile makeover. The process will involve consulting with your dentist or other dental professional (like those at Wigwam Dental Care) to determine the best way to create a new smile through the use of dental implants, veneers, and crowns. Therefore, in order to participate in the process, it is essential to understand how they all work.
When Should Veneers Be Used?
Dental veneers are appropriate for teeth that are essentially healthy. For instance, you can use a veneer on a tooth that has been worn down or slightly chipped. It is not appropriate for teeth that have holes or that need other dental repairs and can be used over a tooth that has gotten fillings, root canals, etc.
Dental veneers are tiny, custom-made wafers that permanently attach to the front of your teeth. They restore the shiny, white appearance of a healthy smile. The existing tooth needs to have at least 1/2 millimeter of enamel on the tooth, which must be removed in order to prepare the tooth to receive the new veneer. It is also important to note that it is usually preferable to have veneers over all of the front teeth, in the interest of consistency.
When Should You Get Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is often the best option for severe decay or damage to a tooth. It provides a strong, attractive and complete cover to a tooth after the tooth has gotten a repair, like a large filling or root canal. Essentially, it creates the illusion of a healthy, normal tooth, regardless of what work has actually been done to the existing tooth.
A crown may also be used to reinforce a tooth, if it is weak and therefore more likely to break. It may also be suggested after a dental implant and is typically one of the later repairs you will get.
What About Dental Implants?
It should be understood that dental implants replace both the natural root and the actual tooth that is no longer there. The implant is first placed within your jaw and it can take up to six months for the jaw to completely heal around it.
When the artificial root has become part of your jaw, the dentist can attach up to four artificial teeth to it. As a result, you can replace just one tooth or all of your teeth, depending on your needs. Unlike dentures or bridges, they will not slip around. Fortunately, dental implants have improved enormously in recent years. With proper care, including regular dental visits, they can last the rest of your life and are successful in up to 98% of patients.
In conclusion, when your badly damaged teeth have gone without the necessary care for some time or if your dental health was negatively impacted by an injury or illness, you will need to plan for a full mouth reconstruction. By replacing or repairing each of the affected teeth, you will once again be proud and happy to smile.
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