Month: June 2020

A dentist will often suggest a dental implant as a remedy for broken or missing teeth but, in certain cases, there is the option of using mini dental implants. As with full implants, the dentist will need to ascertain there is sufficient bone density in the jaw to support the implant. Once this has been confirmed mini implants offer several advantages over the full version:

• Less invasive surgery required

• More suitable for smaller teeth

• Lower cost

Because mini implants do not require a screw drilled down into your jaw, healing is much faster than with full implants and you can find out more at https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/what-exactly-are-mini-dental-implants/

Many parents often find themselves conflicted when it comes to the loose baby tooth topic. Some parents think it’s okay to extract the tooth while others trust the dentist’s hands more. But what do the professionals say?

Key takeaway:

• Pulling a loose tooth at home may cause pain, excessive bleeding and infections.

• Ask your child to gently wiggle their loose tooth with their tongue.

• The safest way of pulling a loose tooth is having it extracted by a dentist.

Unless your dentist tells you otherwise, it’s best to leave your child’s loose teeth alone.

For more, read here https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/can-you-pull-your-childs-loose-teeth-or-should-they-fall-out-naturally

If dental anxiety is preventing you from getting the help that you need, then sedation dentistry might be just the perfect solution for you. But what exactly is sedation dentistry? Here’s everything you need to know.

Key takeaway:

There are different types of sedation including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, moderate sedation and general anaesthesia.

All types of sedation dentistry are safe for your general well-being and teeth.

Light sedation is all you need to ease dental anxiety; you’ll be comfortable yet awake during exams and procedures, and can drive home afterward.

Talk to your dentist about your anxieties, so you can get treatment you need to keep teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime.

Read more at https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/is-sedation-dentistry-safe/

For anyone contemplating getting their unsightly silver amalgam fillings replaced with tooth-coloured ones there are a few things to note:

– The dentist will only recommend fillings are replaced if they are damaged, for instance, chipped, cracked or worn.

– Composite resin fillings are much better for your teeth than amalgam fillings as less of your teeth needs to be removed and they bond to your tooth making it stronger.

– Composite resin fillings are tooth-coloured and barely visible, increasing your confidence when you smile.

“Your dentist can help you determine if there’s a reason to replace your silver filling.”

Read the full story here: https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/should-silver-fillings-be-replaced-with-tooth-colored-fillings/